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#49 of 118 Wants for GT by zbx Feb 03, 2007 (8:11 pm)
I have a 2007 Mazda5 GT. It bothers me more that there is no pocket on back of passenger seat than lack of arm rest. I'm also not a fan of drinking in the car, so think that the numerous cup holders could be replaced by more storage compartments. The pockets in the drivers and passenger side doors are also not long enough. I would also like a "jam plate" that I can brace my left foot against when driving. The centre console is also not big enough (conversely I think the glove compartment is huge, probably becuz the manual is as big as a phone book). I'm also used to a moon roof which retracts horizontally 100% into the roof, rather than only 1/2 way on top of roof. But for the price, I'm happy with the Mazda5 GT.
#50 of 118 Critical Items Needed for Mazda5 by dapont Feb 09, 2007 (8:15 am)
Whenever the Powers That Be decide to replace the 4 speed automatic with the 5 speed (used in all other models) along with power sliding doors (so popular in Japan) maybe I'll take another look. Replies to this message: maltb (Feb 09, 2007 9:21 am)
#51 of 118 Re: Critical Items Needed for Mazda5 [dapont] by maltb Feb 09, 2007 (9:21 am)
Replying to: dapont (Feb 09, 2007 8:15 am) Well look for the the 5-speed in 2008. Those doors are so effortless that it would seem a shame to add power to slow down the process.
#52 of 118 future mazda 5 owner by shadu Feb 10, 2007 (6:09 am)
Hi does anybody knw when the 2008 model would be arriving and what change will be there???? coz if its near i will wait for few monts to get a 2008. thanks
#53 of 118 Problems with my Mazda 5 by davidfehr Feb 10, 2007 (5:27 pm)
Replying to: pf_flyer (Jul 25, 2006 4:34 am) Having owned a Mazda 5 for nearly a year I regret my purchase decision. For the following reasons:   The car was at the dealer for a month to repair a passenger compartment water leak that soaked the front passenger carpet and caused a terrarium effect in the car in humid weather.   The switchblade key fob does not work. It has been reprorgrammed three times and still does not operate correctly. I also am 6'6" and it makes a huge difference in leg room esp at the knee.   The Toyo tires rated at something like 140mph are terrible. In NE PA when it is wet and around freezing they do not grip at all. The tires were replaced with all weather Goodyears and the problem no longer exists. At the time of repalcement, 7,200 miles, half the tread was gone on the Toyo front tires.   When it is cold on start up the suspension moans, groans and bottoms out for the first hour of driving time. Brakes squeal as well. Clutch in/out is not smooth and becomes rouhg when cold.   My air conditioner was insufficent in hot weather with five people in the car on a trip in hot humid weather. In late summer I had the windows heavily tinted and this seemed to help the problem.   Interior materials are cheap and scratch easily. The car is used for my wife and kids and is subject to harder wear than I would give it my self.   All though small, the standard shift knob has a shift pattern indicator on the top of the knob that spins around mysteriously on its own. Not that I use it, but it reminds me of the lack of quality control that apparently went into this car.   Bought the factory rubber mats which lasted about 2,500 miles before they wore through where my heel rests.   Great car to drive on trips, good gas mileage, great styling especially with tinted windows etc. But a disappointment overall.   Called Mazda about all of this and the dealer as well and according to them I am the only one to complain about these issues.
#54 of 118 2nd row bench seat available? by zbx Feb 11, 2007 (12:46 pm)
I bought a Mazda5 GT for the flexibility of the 3rd row seat, as there's only my wife and 2 kids, so usually the 3rd row is down. I would prefer that the 2nd row be a bench seat. How come Mazda doesn't offer this as an option? Replies to this message: starlightmica (Feb 11, 2007 2:17 pm) zbx (Feb 13, 2007 1:29 pm)
#55 of 118 Re: 2nd row bench seat available? [zbx] by starlightmica Feb 11, 2007 (2:17 pm)
Replying to: zbx (Feb 11, 2007 12:46 pm) Mazda states they won't offer the flip-out karakuri seat in North America due to inability to pass crash testing. I'm not sure what this means, as the 5 has done well in both EuroNCAP and Japanese crash testing. Perhaps Mazda sees it as being too small to be a selling point since the 5 isn't the widest of vehicles. There are no other 2nd row configurations (so far).   Wish list: all the good stuff available overseas, starting with the 2.0 DISI motor + 5AT combo for better fuel economy, ESC/TRAC, and those nice-looking roof rails. I hear the some folks in the disabled community were hoping for the power sliding doors. Replies to this message: zbx (Feb 13, 2007 1:29 pm)
#56 of 118 Re: 2nd row bench seat available? [starlightmica] by zbx Feb 13, 2007 (1:29 pm)
Replying to: starlightmica (Feb 11, 2007 2:17 pm) The new Kia Rondo has 2nd row bench seat
#57 of 118 2nd key slot, too many cup holders etc by zbx Mar 05, 2007 (7:58 pm)
I'd like to see: 1)another outside key slot on passenger side door in case the drivers side key slot jams & I have no fob/fob battery dead; 2) less cup holders, to be replaced by more cubby holes; 3) the front door cup holders replaced by longer cubby hole; 4) the cupholders on top and rear of console eliminated to allow expansion of centre console storage space. I find the glove compartment humongous and centre console too small. 4) driver's centre cup holder to have removable, washable bottom inserts. Right now the foam padding is glued and therefore can't be washed. 5) Is it possible to have arm rests on doors for 2nd row? Or is this not possible since the 2nd row windows wind all the way down? 6) a more sensitive automatic windshield wiper. It works, but is too intermitent, even after adjusting to most sensitive setting Replies to this message: athenasius (Mar 08, 2007 5:51 pm)
#58 of 118 Re: 2nd key slot, too many cup holders etc [zbx] by athenasius Mar 08, 2007 (5:51 pm)
Replying to: zbx (Mar 05, 2007 7:58 pm) 1. Sorry zbx I disagree with number one the added security of increasing entry of the car by thieves out ways the chance that both the remotes dies and the car battery dies.(only chance of that is if the rear hatch light is left on - as battery sensor would shut everything off first) and the drivers door lock being made none operable and the included road side assistance not getting you in negate the extra lock. 2. I agree with the centre console as they could easily make it much larger and the passenger could use it as an arm rest. 4.the center cup holders need a rethink for sure. 5. The arm rest in the door would interfere with door opening 6. totally agree

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