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806 messages, Last post on Nov 26, 2009 at 2:38 PM
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Mazda 5 - 1735 vs 1435 for April 2007 Rondo - 1039 (a all time monthly record) vs 595 for April 2007 |
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Ok, I have issue with this, and I have to say something,, A gap? I see a fender shadow over the tire, not a gap (unless the rear tires are a very low profile, irregular ones). I'm not aware of many vehicles that can handle 7 adults. Heck, most of the vehicles today can barley handle 4 adults. Case and point, my 2002 Cavalier 4dr, 4 adults (none of us over 150lbs) and the car is bottoming out. I know, this is a car, not a CUV, or SUV or whatever the heck you want to call it. The wife and I were very interested in the Sportage, but then happened upon the Rondo in the lot. We will be taking it out for a rip today. If any of you are old enough to remember, there once was a wagon (as in Station wagon) that had a back seat that folded up out of the floor. With 4 adults, one child in a car seat and 3 of us kids (5, 7 and 8) in the back, that old wagon was bottoming out ever chance it got. If your planing on hauling 7 adults around all the time, get a tractor trailer. It's almost as bad as the reviews I read about how this is an inadequate vehicle, because it doesn't accelerate like a sports car, or it doesn't handle like a sports car. If you want that, then buy it, otherwise,,,,,,,,,,, 
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Replying to: jpiluke (May 08, 2008 8:28 am)  . Nobody is contradicting your comments, as a matter of fact that what we are trying to get to, live a little  Oh, and I don't want to buy a Rondo, I already have 2 Mazda5s, that is good enough for me 
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Replying to: coolmazda5 (May 09, 2008 8:36 am) Guess this limits my choice 
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Replying to: sagis9 (May 09, 2008 9:03 am) I doubt the Rondo 3rd row fits you well but I also doubt you will ever ride in that row anyway But, in all seriousness, I feel your pain, I'm close to 6' and a couple of extra inches of legroom for the driver's seat would have helped, but I'm used to it now. I've also known of a 6'3" owner who is just fine with it. It depends on how people are used to drive or maybe, how long their legs are (i.e. tall people, but short legs?) LOL
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Replying to: coolmazda5 (May 09, 2008 9:37 am) |
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2+2+1 seating configuration (including 1 toddler). Thule Cargo Box (Cascade XT, 15cuft). Fitted needs very well. 26.7MPG. 3rd row person around 5'9" (~1.78m) tall, not limo seating comfort but managed OK Heavy rain but no trouble, Cross-winds were more noticeable with the box though    Photo links in case the site gives trouble: http://www.carspace.com/coolmazda5/Albums/2008_mz5_stormy_blue/mazda5_may_11_200- 8%20002.jpg/photo/v./photo.jpg http://www.carspace.com/coolmazda5/Albums/2008_mz5_stormy_blue/mazda5_may_11_200- 8%20003.jpg/photo/v./photo.jpg |
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I discovered the following info at a website called LemonLaw.com: --------- 2008 Car Complaint Index Thanks to consumer advocate Jack Gillis, author of the 2008 Car Book, and the efforts of the Center for Auto Safety, we are able to provide you with the vehicle complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Each year, thousands of Americans call their government to register complaints about their vehicles. The complaint index is based on a ratio of the number of complaints for each vehicle to the sales of that vehicle. The numbers represent relative index scores, not the number of complaints received. The complaint index score considers sales volume and years on the road. Lower index numbers are better.... The 2008 Projected Car Complaint Ratings MODEL COMPLAINT INDEX RATIO Toyota FJ Cruiser 28,955 Dodge Nitro 24,624 Lexus ES 14,567 Hyundai Entourage 13,643 Toyota Camry 13,381 Jeep Commander 11,877 Mitsubishi Outlander 10,899 Jeep Wrangler 8,082 Volkswagen Rabbit 7,555 Volkswagen Passat 7,503 Mazda 5 6,964 Mercedes Benz R Class 6,911 Dodge Caliber 6,459 Jeep Compass 5,857 Nissan Quest 5,805 Audi Q7 5,707 Buick Lucerne 5,706 Chrysler Aspen 5,435 Honda Fit 5,201 Lincoln Navigator 5,166 --------- Since I'm a Rondo owner and for the sake of fairness, I'm not implying here that the Rondo is flawless in comparison. The Rondo, like any vehicle, has its own chinks in the armour. One can easily find out for oneself just by checking the Rondo forum here. |
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Dh and I were almost enticed to buy the Rondo over the Mazda5... We have two kids under two and with both in carseats, our car was just too crowded. We test drove both vehicles and liked the drive on both. Dh's dad is a fan of Kia. My dad says there's no comparison between the two and Mazda will hands down be a better vehicle. We liked the sliding doors and 2nd row captains chairs in the Mazda5- we felt it gave the vehicle more space than the Rondo, but the Kia had a much better warranty and a lower price and dh was really leaning that way. UNTIL... we tried putting our double stroller in the back with the third row seats up. It is a very tight fit in the Mazda5 BUT it would NOT fit in the Rondo. So we put one of the back seats down in the Kia and tried it that way. Still did NOT fit- the second row seat was pushed all the way forward and still our stroller was too long to close the back door! When all was said and done, the "deal" Kia was going to give us on the Rondo EX V6 was only $1100 less than what we ended up getting on the Mazda5 sport automatic with the popular equipment package. We should be getting our new brillian black Mazda5 this week and I'm excited! We ended up financing through Mazda at 3.9% for 60 months and getting the 7 year/75,000 mile warranty. We are pleased with our decision and can't wait to get it home!
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Replying to: mrs_t (Jun 01, 2008 6:04 am) But as for your dad's view that there's "no comparison", that is really funny. YOU, is fact, were making comparisons, and found that, with re: to warranty, safety and price, the Kia more than measured up to the Mazda. But, as you noted, you needed to go with space/functionality considerations I've owned cars from both companies, and I'd tell your dad that Kias and Mazdas offer very comparable automobiles when it comes to quality, function, performance and market nitches, and they will be slugging it out for sales for years to come! |
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