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806 messages, Last post on Nov 26, 2009 at 2:38 PM
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Replying to: iluvmysephia1 (Aug 23, 2007 12:09 pm)  Our generous host KarenS is right, though--if I were a mod, even I would have given myself a gentle kick in the pants to keep things more relevant. After all, I'm the Cliff Clavin (anybody remember Cheers?) of the forums set and I tend to go off on tangents. I think the unspoken subtext to all of this is that the Rondo doesn't have that "wow" factor and the Mazda5 does. Sure, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but that's probably what the general consensus is. So the point of my last post, really, was to suggest that I don't think the Mazda5 is inherently any more dandy and purty, but that it conforms more than the Rondo to what is the fashion of the day--which is very fickle and driven largely by marketing (as per my jeans example, which I got from my nieces because I'm a real man and I wouldn't know about that stuff on my own).  Of course, I'm only saying this because I own a Rondo; otherwise, why would I bother? |
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my lead at Boeing used to refer to me as the King of Segway's, so...I'm very similar to you as far as that goes. Back to Rondo vs. Mazda5...I really am not in this market to buy but I do know how each of these vehicles looks. And after reviewing each of their looks I am once again in the Kia camp, liking the Rondo more. It has that "unique" look to it that Kia seems to have the talent to make. I mean that in a positive way! I won't start asking questions about each rig...I could go back and read up right here in this thread and learn a lot...but your post just struck a familiar vein in me and I wanted to participate in the thread to say "Hey, I know what he means there!" Enjoy your Rondo or your Mazda5, they both have way more merits than faults, huh? |
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Looks like Honda is finally going to sell the Stream here. http://news.windingroad.com/countriesmarkets/japan/japan-report-honda-stream-hea- - ded-to-us-in-2009/
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Replying to: toronado455 (Aug 30, 2007 12:47 pm) Honda means a serious contender. It also means more chances to keep the MAV market alive (Mazda and KIA alike) plus more options for us the consumers in the future . Now, a 2 row seat version only? Based on all the buzz generated by the Mazda5 and the Rondo, it is clear that many people like the 3rd row availability in the US and Canada for these type of cars 
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Replying to: toronado455 (Aug 30, 2007 12:47 pm) Thanks! |
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Replying to: coolmazda5 (Aug 30, 2007 1:23 pm)
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Replying to: castg1 (Aug 30, 2007 7:02 pm) . The Stream 3-row seat config follows the 2-3-2 concept, same as the Rondo I believe (see pic) But if the 3rd row model is not coming to NA, the 2 row configuration will then be an enlarged 5 people station wagon IMO. For that, I prefer my Mazda5, thank you. 
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Replying to: bobw3 (May 15, 2007 6:40 am) ------------------------------------------- I don't need a 3rd row either but I like the sliding doors and the 3rd row can be folded down to make a large cargo area. |
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Replying to: coolmazda5 (Aug 31, 2007 7:40 am) ------------------------------------ I loathe 3 across seating.  The Mazda5 has it right with 2+2+2 seating. Even the Element's 2+2 seating is good for those who don't carry a lot of passengers.
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