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Replying to: lavrishevo (Jul 03, 2008 7:11 pm) 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?
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Replying to: bgw (Jul 04, 2008 1:45 am)  http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/list/top10/102426/article.html |
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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 |
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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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Replying to: raderator (Feb 06, 2007 6:06 pm) |
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Mazda 5 June 2008: 1,416 units vs 1,096 for June 2007 YTD 2008: 11,977 vs 8,309 for 2007 Rondo June 2008: 2,172 vs 4,139 for June 2007 YTD 2008: 15,974 vs 9,996 for 2007 |
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I'm 6 ft tall and currently own Dodge Caravan (short ver) with 7 seats and looking to replace with smaller but 6-7 seat. 1. Visited Mazda dealer and played just with Mazda5 seats for 15 min: Adjusted seats to the BEST possible sitting for myself (6ft tall) in ALL rows (1,2,3) The result: 1 row - good 2 row- so-so : problem with feet (does not fit well under 1 row seat) 3 row - bad : feet just does not feet under 2nd row seat There is solution but for only one foot - to stuck it between 2nd row seats (other foot has to be cut of to be comfortable) So Mazda5 3d row - for kids ONLY. 2. Visited KIA dealer and played just with Rondo seats for the same 15 min: Adjusted seats to the BEST possible sitting for myself (6ft tall) in ALL rows (1,2,3) The result: 1 row - good 2 row- good 3 row - Ok : head is very close to ceiling So Rondo 3d row - Ok for 6ft adults IMPORTANT: the main thing is to readjust ALL rows to achieve good result in each row
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Replying to: uzv (Jul 16, 2008 11:10 am)
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Replying to: coolmazda5 (Jul 18, 2008 7:30 am) BIG cars as mainstream are dead (only for that ones who do not care about price of gas) - which is well confirmed by almost funeral state of GM/Ford, etc It's actually very happy time for US - FINALY to open eyes and see what a mess we created in sense of cars we drive
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Replying to: uzv (Jul 18, 2008 2:51 pm) Exactly! I could have bought an 07 Dodge Caravan but I chose to look at the Mazda5 and Rondo. I bought a Rondo V6, since it is big enough for my family's needs but not too big. Good point, Uzv!
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