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The two main things I'm waiting to see in a Mazda 5 would be stability control (ESC/TC) and a bit more hp. I'm assuming the 5 will get the new Mazda 3's 2.5l engine, but when? Stability control ought to be at the very least an option on an 'family oriented' vehicle, and I'm kinda bugged that you can get it on a Mazda 5 in Europe, for example, but not here. The full-size minivans like the Sienna and Odyssey are way too big for our needs, and we're not big SUV fans, so the 5's a great option.... For now I'm assuming I have to wait for the next redesign. But when is that?
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Replying to: sir_timbit (Mar 16, 2009 7:49 pm) I have to return a CX7 lease at the end of September ('love the power in this one). What do I do? I'm thinking of leasing a 5 for 2 years until they make a new one... But I've been doing that with the CX7.... They did fix that bad center console and added arm rests to the second raw. SO I consider the interior done (I was also hoping for the third jump seat in the second raw). Just a bigger engine, stiffer body, diesel option and manual transmissions for all! Not that hard!
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Replying to: vicenac (Mar 16, 2009 8:47 pm) Now diesel on the other hand, I wouldn't hold your breath! |
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1. If they could change the back base of the middle row sets so that the feet of the people behind this would greatly affect the comfort of the people in the 3rd row. 2. Change the power window motor so that it does not impact the outward leg of the person sitting in the second row. 3 change the instrument cluster to be more visible i.e. and good example is the Camry white with black numbers. 4. Make one of the 12v accessory plugs to be working while the car is off. This would allow such things as mobile phone charging and solar dash chargers and such things to work with the power off. They could put a simple red led on it when the circuit is active (passive) as a reminder. 5. change the middle basket thing that comes out of the seat to one that pivots up out of the floor to that is can be used as an arm rest for both middle seats and when they are down it make the floor flat without a big hole in it. It could also be able to pivot forward and back into the floor to aid in entry to the third row. 6. Offer the reverse camera to aid in backing up. 7. Change the roof top railing to the rest of the world one. The one that runs the length of the car and is more aero dynamic. 8. Change the middle console for the front two seats so it is one that can be used by both occupants and can be high enough to allow the rear venting to still run under it. This will also allow a few areas like the first generation. Also to put a 12 and a 110 volt plug in there for charging mobile phones and running video and gaming things in the middle row. 9. Change the sunroof to one that slides into the roof (there is loads of room) this will allow for a reasonable opening and will cut down on the wind noise generated by it. 10. THIS ONE IS IMPORTANT sort out the suspension. People are sick of the creaking and now it seems that the struts are defective. 11. Send the dealerships to personality updates. The blatant lying 'oh no one has every complained about the noise or what ever the other service bulletin is'. It is called customer service training in case they are not sure how to look up the courses. I could go on but I think it will be too long for anyone to read lol
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Replying to: athenasius (Mar 18, 2009 1:15 pm) I do not even hope that much for a stronger engine. The rummor is that the current one is top limit (even over) of what this chasis can handle. I plan to get one in September and customize it. Especialy in the electric dept. I will add an always on 12V aux. Also a computer (probably MSI wind or so). I just realize, that it would not be healthy to cut the poawer to a PC when you turn the key OFF. Ha ha. I havent spent much time with a 5. What's with the electric windows motor and the leg? And what about the roof top? I think that the 5 is a designer (product designer)'s dream. It's big enough, but not a cruise ship. This can be turned into an incredible swiss knife of a car. I think Mazda is just trying to keep the price down. |
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Just a friendly FYI to anyone at Mazda who may read the forums...if the 5 had stability control, I would have purchased one today. I've been shopping for a sedan or small wagon for a couple weeks, and the only criteria that I said I wouldn't budge on was stability control. Looked at Civic, Corolla, Elantra, etc, and wasn't quite in love with anything until I stumbled across the M5. Love it! A micro-van! Manual transmission available! Very disappointed to learn that I can get stability on a Hyundai Elantra and Honda Fit but not a Mazda 5. Yes, I'm well aware of the arguments on both sides of the issue, but since the vehicle is primarily going to be hauling wife and baby, with her driving, it has to have DSC (or whatever acronym you want to insert here) for me. I like the 5 so much that I'd wait if I knew the 2010 would have DSC. Listening?  ) I can't wait forever, though...
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Replying to: bricknord (Mar 25, 2009 12:19 pm) I've been hopping in different leases since I saw the 5 in 2005. I keep waiting for them to improve it. The good thing is that they fixed most of the interior problems with the 2008. I'm still waiting for a slightly bigger engine and manual transmission on Touring. I need to buy something in September when the current lease is going out... PLEASE! |
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| I have a 2008 Grand Touring, many of the changes that I would like to see have been mentioned, one additional comment would be to move the seat warmer switches to another location on the dashboard to eliminate them being turned on when not needed. | |
| Has anyone noticed that when you open the tail gate and the light comes on it shines right in your eyes? I hate that! It's like someone is shinning a flashlight in your eyes and I'm blinded by the light. They should relocate it to the ceiling and have it shine down. I do love my 5 besides this. | |
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Replying to: speddy (May 07, 2009 11:05 am)
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