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Mazda 5 vs Kia Rondo

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What is this discussion about? Mazda MAZDA5, Kia Rondo, Car Comparisons, Car Buying, Wagon


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Re: I Bought One [dakota29803] by 204meca
Nov 28, 2006 (6:55 pm)
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Replying to: dakota29803 (Nov 28, 2006 10:36 am)

>>I had a 2004 Jeep Liberty<< Interesting. My daughter also has a Liberty & the my 1st thought when I saw the Rondo was "this would be a great replacement for the Liberty." I too thought that the space utilization of the Rondo was much better that the Liberty. How does the ride comfort, driving easy, acceleration and handling compare with the Libery. I would expect the your gas consumption will go dow 30-40%. Please keep us posted.
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Re: I Bought One [204meca] by dakota29803
Nov 29, 2006 (6:04 am)
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Replying to: 204meca (Nov 28, 2006 6:55 pm)

My only concern about the driving comfort is that while I am slightly under 6' tall, I have long legs and I feel that the leg room is less than perfect (but I love the "dead pedal".) The head room is fantastic. The driving and acceleration are very good (acceleration is obviously less than the Liberty, but more than adequate so far). I feel the handling is better than the Liberty. The Jeep has a very twitchy feeling on the road which the Rondo does not.
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Bunch of info on Rondo now on US Kia Website by dbt
Nov 30, 2006 (1:31 pm)
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Basic info
Rondoism
Brochure request
 
[I posted this also to the Kia Carens / Rondo board]
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Re: Bunch of info on Rondo now on US Kia Website [dbt] by bobw3
Nov 30, 2006 (1:41 pm)
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Replying to: dbt (Nov 30, 2006 1:31 pm)

By the specs, it looks like the Rondo has better legroom in the 3rd row, but the Mazda5 has better headroom. 35" of headroom (Rondo) seems pretty low to me, but then the Rondo has 38" in row 2 and 31" in row 3 vs 35"/30" legroom for the Mazda5 in rows 2 & 3. Both have about the same behind the 3rd row.
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Re: I Bought One [dakota29803] by herotakesafall
Nov 30, 2006 (7:53 pm)
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Replying to: dakota29803 (Nov 29, 2006 6:04 am)

You're also gonna get a LOT better gas mileage in your Rondo.
This car's on the top of my must-list now. It's basically exactly what I need (in the 5-passenger version). The base with A/C is more than enough (which it would have an aux jack though), but that EX + sunroof is so tempting...
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Re: Rondo board??? [kandor71] by spectraman
Nov 30, 2006 (8:59 pm)
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Replying to: kandor71 (Nov 21, 2006 5:06 pm)

Hey Kandor:
 
Look at the freakin' subject line of this thread before you go blasting KIA owners en masse. Yes.... this thread claims to offer discourse related to the comparison of the Mazda5 to the KIA Rondo. Sorry, but the "KIA Rondo's are a piece of #$%#" thread is two clicks down to the left.
 
My 2004.5 Spectra's been the most trouble-free new car I've ever owned (I'm 40+). It has nearly 30k+ miles on it, and is as tight as a drum and running fine.
 
So while I can appreciate your fondness for Mazdas, you can take your "When you (KIA owners) are on the side of the road I will be laughing" comment and stuff it.
 
As Hans said in Star Wars...."Laugh it up fuzzball". Something tells me that it will be KIA owners doing the laughing.... all the way to the bank!
 
-SM
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spectraman.. by iluvmysephia1
Nov 30, 2006 (9:54 pm)
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I couldn't agree with you more. I am on my second new Kia in a row(2001 Kia Sportage 4x4 with 123,900 miles and counting)and when the Sportage 4x4 finally gives up(whenever that might be)I'm gonna probably choose another new Kia.
 
My two Kia's have rode and handled very well and cost very, very low amounts of money to maintain them. Quality of the Kia auto product just improves year over year.
 
It looks like Kia is winning in this thread's comparo, too. As far as ride, handling and space utilization go.
 
How do the two stack up cost-wise? I haven't seen them compared for initial price as far as I know, anyway.
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Re: I Bought One [herotakesafall] by bobw3
Dec 01, 2006 (5:30 am)
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Replying to: herotakesafall (Nov 30, 2006 7:53 pm)

Just curious, but if you only need the 5pass version, there are a lot of other 5 door cars out there to choose from (Matrix, Versa, Mazda 3, Fit, Focus, etc...). For me it's the 3rd row that makes this unique ouside of the Mazda5.
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Re: I Bought One [bobw3] by dakota29803
Dec 01, 2006 (6:16 am)
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Replying to: bobw3 (Dec 01, 2006 5:30 am)

Over the past several months I have considered all of the above plus more (e.g., Caliber). For reasons of size, price or looks I rejected them all. When I went over and looked at the Rondo, it rang my bell. To me that advantage of the Rondo having a third row is the space it gives me when it is not installed. (and I don't want to be the one to remove and store it as in the Caravan) And yes I wish it had the auxiliary jack, but I have been making MP3 CD's and can live without the aux MP3 player.
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Re: I Bought One [dakota29803] by rockytee
Dec 01, 2006 (6:24 am)
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Replying to: dakota29803 (Dec 01, 2006 6:16 am)

I wonder how you access the spare tire on the Rondo. Is it from inside or underneath the car?
Does it have arm rest for the driver and passenger up front?
Do the 2nd row seats fold flat and does it recline?
Thanks

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