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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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Replying to: yysyys (Sep 24, 2007 9:54 am) eilros, "Mazda5" #1206, 16 Oct 2007 7:03 pm - 2nd row seat A/C vents - Updated Central Console - Very distinctive exterior new color |
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When my wife and I needed to replace our 1998 Legacy wagon, we looked at a number of vehicles. The two that stood out most were the Mazda5 and the Kia Rondo. Personally, I liked the Mazda5 for it's sportiness, 5-speed manual and lower price. However, we bought a Rondo EX V6 7-seater since the Mazda5 is not rated to tow at all. The Legacy, with 16 fewer hp, could tow 2000 lbs (with trailer brakes, according to the car's manual) so this lack of towing capability is perplexing to me. The Rondo V6 can tow 2,500 lbs with trailer brakes (according to our car's manual) plus the V6 is buttery smooth. Also, the Mazda5 has slightly less cargo carrying capacity than the Legacy, and we did not want to take a step backward in terms of practicality. The Rondo has about 5 cu ft more capacity than the Legacy with the seats folded, not a lot but still it is an increase. However, if I was choosing just for me, it would have been the Mazda5, but since I was choosing for my family and our needs as a whole, the Rondo was a much better fit. Too bad though that neither is AWD. But the dealer threw into the deal a set of winter rims with winter tires, studded/balanced/mounted, so wintertime should not be a problem, what with all the Rondo's electronic nannies! (I am in Newfoundland, so there is lots of snow and ice to contend with). |
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A reporter seeks to talk with owners and serious shoppers of the 2007 or 2008 Mazda5 OR the 2007 or 2008 Kia Rondo who are also parents. If you are interested in commenting on your experience, please reply to jfallon edmunds.com no later than Thursday, November 15, 2007 and include your city and state of residence as well as the age of your child/ren. Thanks for your consideration, Jeannine Fallon Corporate Communications Edmunds Inc. |
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See post #46 in this thread for a link to a magazine review that compares the Rondo and Mazda5. For another comparison from the media, look back at post #186. BTW, I own a Rondo, if you want to know what my slant is. |
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