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Replying to: 5_more (Jul 22, 2008 6:43 pm) 
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Replying to: lavrishevo (Jul 25, 2008 12:23 am) If shifted manually, and if the tires are kept from spinning, a sub-7 second time is possible. 6.6 seconds http://www.autos.com/autos/vans/minivans/acceleration 7.2 seconds http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparison_test/vans/2007_hyundai_entourage_- vs_2007_nissan_quest_2008_dodge_grand_caravan_2007_toyota_sienna_2007_honda_odys- sey_comparison_test+page-5.html video in the low 7's, with comments of 6.9 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gadUoJnEzfs Other examples are out there. Test drive one. You'll be surprised.
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Replying to: 5_more (Jul 25, 2008 1:58 pm)  . Anyhow, regardless, check the Mazda5 acceleration for a 5MT, not bad for a 4cyl people mover. Mazda5 Performance Engine 2.3 I-4 Transmission 5-Spd Manual Drive System fwd Acceleration Summary Acceleration, 0-30 MPH 0-30 MPH: 2.85 Acceleration, 0-40 MPH 0-40 MPH: 4.49 Acceleration, 0-50 MPH 0-50 MPH: 6.33 Acceleration, 0-60 MPH 0-60 MPH: 8.53 Source: http://www.intellichoice.com/reports/vehicleReport/vehicle_nmb/17149/section/spe- cs/type/used/2006/Mazda/Mazda5 Also, some very old Mazda5 video, makes me laugh a little, but great handling http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zU4paH8qcQ8 And a fast Rondo (Carens). 150mph, 230kmh  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6hgerWf0yc It is funny seeing people doing this to these type of cars, but hey
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Replying to: coolmazda5 (Jul 26, 2008 6:15 am) However, for the most part, my 0-60 times, on both vehicles, are in the 10-15 second range. I'd rather get better mileage, have a transmission last an extra 50,000 miles, and have my tires last longer than best a car that I already know I can beat, or prove that I that can take the same curve at the vehicle's limits time after time -- we all get old eventually. I took my last Mazda to almost 250,000 miles on the original clutch. I sold the car shortly before that point, but the clutch was still working like new. |
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2008 Mazda5 5-DR. Hatchback w/SAB * Frontal Driver Rating: 5 stars * Frontal Passenger Rating: 5 stars * Side Driver Rating: 5 stars * Side Rear Passenger Rating: 4 stars * Rollover 2 Wheel Drive Rating: 4 stars Chance of rollover 14% Static Stability Factor 1.30 Dynamic Test Result No-tip* Drive FWD Tire Size P205/50R17 2008 KIA Rondo 4-DR w/SAB * Frontal Driver Rating: 5 stars * Frontal Passenger Rating: 5 stars * Side Driver Rating: 5 stars * Side Rear Passenger Rating: 4 stars * Rollover 2 Wheel Drive Rating: 4 stars Chance of rollover 13% Static Stability Factor 1.32 Dynamic Test Result No-tip* Drive FWD Tire Size P205/60R16 Source: http://www.safercar.gov/portal/search?model=7828 Some videos: Frontal crash: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qPGDrLIsww Side impact: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWojbZkAJ0A __________________ |
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....will get the same Theta I-4 engine as the '09 Optima, which is rated at 175 hp and achieves better mpg (32 mpg hwy). That's a 13hp increase over '07 and '08 Rondo. No news on the V-6 yet engine yet, but if it follows Optima form, the hp will go to 190, an 8 hp increase.
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Replying to: garnermike (Jul 31, 2008 9:50 am)
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Replying to: coolmazda5 (Jul 31, 2008 11:26 am)
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Replying to: bgw (Jul 31, 2008 12:02 pm) Just use the steptronic feature and get the best of both worlds I've had a lot of manuals over my driving career, but would not go back - besides the wife would never drive one..................
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Mazda 5 - 1,336 units Rondo - 2,556 units
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