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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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Replying to: conwelpic (Aug 01, 2008 1:35 pm) As per the CR-V, yes, the MT was dropped, but because it is an SUV I believe. I tested the 05, one of the last models with 5MT, but my wife thought it was too tall and jumpy (very SUV or small truck if you ask), and we only test drove it because of that, because it had manual transmission. Anyway, that is why I mentioned the new target market. I'm sure there are some people out there disappointed with models like the Rondo SX concept that only was shown as automatic. As per wives, manual transmission topped the list of mine when buying a Mazda5, she can drive automatic by need (i.e. rental), but cannot stand it, don't ask why . Tiptronic is a nice thing but it cannot compared to a modern manual transmission like the Mazda one, very soft clutch and close ratio gearing, precise shifting and a lot of fun to drive... |
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I rented a Kia Rondo (2007,v-6) for a weekend trip to the beach  Presque Isle Park in Erie,pa. The combined city/highway mileage was 23 mpg. Most of the highway was 70-75 mph with 3 people and a load of beach gear. This rental had 28000 miles on it and i did notice it had warped brake rotors when hard braking. Other than that it handled well. Far better than my 2004 chevy tracker 4wd. The v-6 had plenty of power. I'm thinking of buying a 2008. Now I'm torn between the 2.4L 4 cyl and the 2.7L v-6. Does anyone have any preference over either one? Plus I'd like to hear any experiences you may have with this vehicle...thanks..palko 
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