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803 messages, Last post on Nov 16, 2009 at 3:25 PM
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Replying to: bgw (Dec 04, 2008 6:59 am)  If you notice I did not point to any particular car or particular member, it was just a overall comment about this fun thread since its inception, nothing specific 
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Rondo - 559 (Nov '07 - 670) Mazda 5 - 464 (Nov '07 - 711) |
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Merry Christmas to all Rondo and Mazda5 owners out there! Two great, efficient, fun and practical vehicles in which to bring home your Christmas presents!
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Replying to: bgw (Dec 21, 2008 4:42 pm) |
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Replying to: bgw (Dec 21, 2008 4:42 pm) Merry Christmas!!! |
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A question for those who have each, or even one of each. Which car is easiest on the eyes when driving in low light and at night? I know that Mazda likes to use red lighting, which when I rented a Mazda3 a few years ago, I hated, though I understand some have started to use some blue to offset it. while Hyundai likes to use a lighter blue, which seems to be more soothing, but Kia seemed more orangey-yellow, although I couldn't tell for sure as I was test-driving Rondo in the daytime. So, if someone could describe their gauges' color at night and share their impressions, that would help me out. Thanks!
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Replying to: irismg (Dec 31, 2008 9:43 am)
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Replying to: irismg (Dec 31, 2008 9:43 am) Mazda5 2006-2007: Traditional green Mazda5 2008+: Electroluminescent (White) Both have dimming control, so no biggie if they bug you at night, you can adjust it. I've rented an 09 Rondo (see some posts back) and the orangey-yellow is not annoying at all either, yet they look like you are driving an old Japanese model, the whole dashboard design looks outdated. 2006-2007 Mazda5  2008+ Mazda5 
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Rondo US Sales Dec 2007: 1872 Dec 2008: 1056 Mazda5 US Sales Dec 2007: 1626 Dec 2008: 2884 Sources: http://sev.prnewswire.com/auto/20090105/LA5544505012009-1.html http://news.prnewswire.com/ViewContent.aspx?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/01-05-2009- /0004949323&EDATE=
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Replying to: coolmazda5 (Jan 05, 2009 6:00 pm) Look at sales for the full year. Rondo 2007 26,020 2008 28,645 Mazda5 2007 13,717 2008 22,021 So the Mazda5 had a big jump in sales in 2008 from 2007 but is still lagging behind the Rondo at 28K vs 22K
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