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Re: Early Adopter [rlawrence] by frank4cars
Aug 11, 2005 (8:13 am)
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Replying to: rlawrence (Aug 10, 2005 11:27 pm)

I would call it a coral or salmon red. It shifts alittle from a more coppery color to that slightly pinker version depending on the light. And the best advice on the color I can give you is to look at it yourself. You're not going to buy it sight unseen, are you? If you like it, get it. Simple as that. I know I was happy to see that it wasn't the same bright red I see on MZ3s. This is pretty classy for this kind of vehicle.
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Re: Early Adopter [frank4cars] by rlawrence
Aug 11, 2005 (8:40 am)
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Replying to: frank4cars (Aug 11, 2005 8:13 am)

"I would call it a coral or salmon red."
 
Thank you. Salmon red is a perfect description. Actually, my first choice was the stratos blue, but no one had one in stock in a touring edition manual with no navigation. When I looked at the red, I was pleased. Of course, if I had been more patient and waited 10 days (I didn't think they would arrive that soon - Mazda said end of August), I could have had the stratos blue (I checked inventories online), however, I am quite pleased with my choice.
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Re: Early Adopter [rlawrence] by kevk
Aug 11, 2005 (4:12 pm)
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Replying to: rlawrence (Aug 11, 2005 8:40 am)

The dealer I was working with had a cardinal red model which had all of the options I wanted. After deciding to buy I had my wife come to the dealer to have a test drive. I was trying to convince myself that the cardinal red was a bronzish red color as I waited for her to arrive. My 3 year old daughter got out of the car and immediately asked if we were going to drive "the white one or the pink one."
 
That was enough - I had them find me a carbon grey from another dealer. I would definitely suggest viewing the cardinal red in sunlight before buying (ordering)!
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Re: Early Adopter [kevk] by whipped95
Aug 11, 2005 (5:41 pm)
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Replying to: kevk (Aug 11, 2005 4:12 pm)

Coming from a redfire Mazda6, I was a bit dissapointed at the cardinal red on the 5. It just didn't look right in mid daylight. Redfire made the 6 look sexy, I would imagine it would do the same for the 5. Oh well we settled for a carbon gray and love it. It gets plenty of compliments and attention . Just look before you buy, BIG difference in person. Plantinum silver actually looks more of a tan/bronze in most lighting conditions.
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Re: Early Adopter [rlawrence] by bwaters
Aug 16, 2005 (5:42 pm)
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Replying to: rlawrence (Aug 10, 2005 11:27 pm)

So... After seeing this photo, one vote yes for my wife and two votes no for my daughters. I know who is boss in my home! Hey, I got to pick out our last new car, color and all. It's my wife's turn to pick the color. I realize that Phantom Blue is not available for several months and Cardinal Red looks nice in this picture.... Should we wait for a Phantom Blue?
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Re: Early Adopter [bwaters] by rlawrence
Aug 17, 2005 (3:55 pm)
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Replying to: bwaters (Aug 16, 2005 5:42 pm)

Hey, if it were up to my daughter I would be driving a new Escalade with the chrome front end and 22 in dubs (suddenly she is really into Cadillacs and the 300). Have you called 800-639-1000? The nice folks there can tell you when models will be arriving at dealerships in your area (although they can be off by a week or two - had they known the color I initially wanted would arrive a week earlier, I probably would have waited, but now I really love my Salmon err, Cardinal Red M'5).
 
What part of the country are you in?
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Re: Early Adopter [rlawrence] by r2k
Aug 17, 2005 (7:07 pm)
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Replying to: rlawrence (Aug 17, 2005 3:55 pm)

rlawrence said:
 
"Have you called 800-639-1000? The nice folks there can tell you when models will be arriving at dealerships in your area"
 
Who/where does this number call?
 
Do they know what's on the next boat-load coming in?.
 
That would be very useful since I am looking for an auto touring W/O nav (maybe Phantom Blue...need to see that color for real first), and the local dealer claims not to know what might be "on the boat".
 
Thanks
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Re: Early Adopter [r2k] by rlawrence
Aug 18, 2005 (7:28 am)
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Replying to: r2k (Aug 17, 2005 7:07 pm)

800-639-1000 is a Mazda customer service number. I got the number from a rep at Mazda who called me back after I wrote a letter to HQ about getting an early peek at the car.
 
Don't limit yourself to one dealer though. I am sure there are at least three or four dealers within 100 miles of you if you live in a more rural part of the country. I was fortunate because I am in SoCal, there are about 20 or so dealers to pick from. Also, have you used the inventory lookup system at www.mazda5.com?
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Re: Early Adopter [rlawrence] by r2k
Aug 18, 2005 (8:10 am)
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Replying to: rlawrence (Aug 18, 2005 7:28 am)

rlawrence:
 
Thank you very much for that info.
 
I am in a "rural" area....the next 3 nearest dealers are about 75-90 miles away, and then more in the Portland, Oregon area.
 
I have been checking their stock on the Mazda USA web site, so know what they should have on hand.
 
I want to see some other colors (local dealer has a charcoal gray and a platinum silver), so will have to make a road trip soon.
 
None of the other dealers have a model/color I am interested in, but I still want to check out several other colors in person.
 
I will give that number a call and see if they can tell me what might be coming into this area of Oregon.
 
Thanks.
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Having a blast by frgjb
Nov 12, 2005 (6:19 pm)
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It's been great driving my M5 since receiving it this past Tuesday. The engine is super quiet. The handling - especially the cornering and navigating in tight spaces - is superb. The 5spd is plenty zippy and responsive. Had my wife and two kids with me today, went shopping, and my wife really loaded up. With the two rear seats folded down, there was more than enough space for the purchases and the three small suitcases that we had packed for the weekend away. After owning minivans for 13 years, I was happily surprised with the M5's cargo space.
I also had 5 11-year old boys with me in the car last night. They got a little wild, but the seat fabric and floor carpet looks no worse for the wear. It stood up really well.
I couldn't be happier than I am with this vehicle. I'm looking forward to many miles of fun and economical driving.

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