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#516 of 798 Re: Wanna chime in here... [coolmazda5] by nycdriver1 Jul 01, 2008 (8:04 am)
Replying to: coolmazda5 (Jun 30, 2008 3:04 pm) That's a great review! I didn't know the doors had electric assistance. I'm gonna have to check my brother's ride to confirm that.   It really is a nice car. I'm really thinking about getting it. And I love the whole thing the reviewer said about "passion" at the end of the article. It's true: You can't put a price on that. Sadly, that is something the Rondo is sorely lacking. The Rondo's is merely functional. Whereas the 5 is not only functional, but stylish, fun and passionate. I don't understand why someone would pick the former over the latter.
#517 of 798 Re: Wanna chime in here... [coolmazda5] by nissmazlover Jul 01, 2008 (8:13 am)
Replying to: coolmazda5 (Jun 30, 2008 3:04 pm) Hey, CoolMazda5m that is a cool review! Thanks for sharing. I think it's spot on.   Also, nycdriver1, I noticed the same thing about the electric sliding assistance. I know my Mazda 5 Grand Touring doesn't have that, so may be it was an oversight or something on the part of the reviewer. Also, thanks for the vote sympathy in your last posting. I appreciate it!    Like CoolMazda5 said, it doesn't sound like you need much convincing about getting the 5 . The only thing I'd worry about, and this isn't my business at all, would be if you'd be upside down on your payments by trading in such a new car for the 5. I mean, part of the appeal of the 5 is that it is so affordable and you feel like you cheated the world or something by buying a car that feels so much more expensive than what it is. Other cars that contain the same things the 5 GT has are so much more expensive. So, the affordability of it all is factored in heavily. Would you still have that if you have to make higher payments than other 5 owners because of the upside down portion of your trade-in? Just something to consider is all. Again, that's your business.   Any Rondo owners out there going to try to convince him to go the Rondo way? Replies to this message: nycdriver1 (Jul 01, 2008 8:39 am)
#518 of 798 Re: Wanna chime in here... [nissmazlover] by nycdriver1 Jul 01, 2008 (8:39 am)
Replying to: nissmazlover (Jul 01, 2008 8:13 am) Thanks for the advice. But, nah, don't worry about it. I already thought about that too. It won't be a big deal. The whole reason why we have a second car (her CRV) is because her parents helped us out a lot in her getting it. They knew she needed a car and they helped pay a big portion of it. So, the car isn't upside down at all - it's still worth a lot more than what we owe, so it might work out to our benefit. Next objection?
#519 of 798 Chat night by pf_flyer HOST Jul 01, 2008 (3:37 pm)
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#520 of 798 by mrbwa1 Jul 01, 2008 (4:26 pm)
The Electric Assist is available on the Canidian GT models IIRC. No electric assist for the US from what I know.   btw, slightly off topic, but the Standard 5 Sport without side sills (CM5 did they add those for 2008?) isn't too low to the ground. I can attest to that after an um.. incident involving one of those concrete parking stop blocks... Not sure if I have any undercoating or paint left on the frame rails though.
#521 of 798 by lavrishevo Jul 03, 2008 (7:11 pm)
If you need to tow a boat or jet ski you may want to consider the Rondo. The V6 version can tow up to 2,000 lbs with trailer brakes. Otherwise pick what fits your needs. Both are great cars. Replies to this message: bgw (Jul 04, 2008 1:45 am) lavrishevo (Jul 04, 2008 7:03 am)
#522 of 798 Re: [lavrishevo] by bgw Jul 04, 2008 (1:45 am)
Replying to: lavrishevo (Jul 03, 2008 7:11 pm) Lavrishevo is absolutely correct! Both are great cars but only the Rondo is rated to tow. My 1998 Legacy wagon, with a 137 hp 4 cyl, was rated to tow the same amount, and my 1998 Escort wagon, with a 110 hp 4 cyl, is rated to tow 1,000 lbs. Why then, with a 182 hp V6, is the Rondo only rated for 2,000 lbs and the 153 hp Mazda5 not rated to tow at all? Are the Legacy and Escort ratings overstated (unlikely) or is it just that the Rondo and M5 are underrated for towing? Hmmm. Anyone know? Replies to this message: lavrishevo (Jul 04, 2008 7:03 am)
#523 of 798 Re: towing [bgw] by lavrishevo Jul 04, 2008 (7:03 am)
Replying to: bgw (Jul 04, 2008 1:45 am) I bet the the 5 could tow 1,000 pounds but since it is not rated you would open yourself up to huge liability. You would not be covered in case of an accident unless you could get an insurance company to add that to your policy, which is highly unlikely with the manufacturer not rating the vehicle to have that ability. Honestly, I don't know why. Even the Hyundai Elantra can tow 3,086 lbs with trailer brakes... incredible.. LOL. I know on my Sedona I can tow up to 3,500 lbs with trailer brakes though I don't know if I want to do that... Now all I need is a boat...   http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/list/top10/102426/article.html
#524 of 798 Mazda5 Design and the Sliding Doors Concept by coolmazda5 Jul 10, 2008 (10:21 am)
Interesting article   ...Maybe in this context, door shape and entry/egress are two usually overlooked reasons so many people have opted for two-box cars, such as minivans and even SUVs, or at least those not requiring stepladders to enter. Mazda obviously thought that some buyers would recognize the benefits of sliding doors and included them in the clever Mazda5, clearly thinking outside the box of conventional design. That is exactly what we need: more outside-the-box thinking for ways to get us inside the box.   Source: http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080708/FREE/361543080/1028/- FREE
#525 of 798 Don't wait long, Mazda5 is a top mover... by coolmazda5 Jul 10, 2008 (10:24 am)
If you have decided that a Mazda5 is the one, don't wait long...   The family sedan and wagon aren’t the hot sellers they once were, but there are quite a few new models that are selling quickly, like the Chevy Malibu and Mazda5. The Kia Optima is a surprise on the list, but it also had significant incentives in June as dealers prepared for the upcoming 2009 model, which goes on sale later this year. Check out the losers and luxury winners and losers below.   Top 10 Sedan, Hatchback and Wagon Movers       * 2008 Toyota Prius: 4 days     * 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid: 10 days     * 2009 VW Jetta SportWagen: 13 days     * 2008 Kia Optima: 23 days     * 2008 Chevy Malibu: 24 days     * 2008 Chevy Impala: 25 days     * 2008 Honda Accord: 25 days     * 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid: 25 days     * 2008 Mazda5: 28 days     * 2008 Pontiac G8: 30 days     Source: http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2008/07/movers-and-lo-3.html

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