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803 messages, Last post on Nov 16, 2009 at 3:25 PM
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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not annoying at all either, yet they look like you are driving an old Japanese model, the whole dashboard design looks outdated. 2006-2007 Mazda5  2008+ Mazda5 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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Replying to: neoender (Jan 05, 2009 10:09 pm) 
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Replying to: coolmazda5 (Jan 06, 2009 5:12 pm) ...no thanks! I'll keep my Mazda5 over the Rondo anytime no matter the sales numbers. Lower Mazda5 sales numbers just means that there are less of us more fortunate to have our MZ5s
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Replying to: vg33e power (Jan 07, 2009 7:37 am) To each his/her own. |
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Replying to: coolmazda5 (Dec 31, 2008 6:46 pm) There's no way to adjust red - like Mazda3 has - to where it's pleasant. I've tried. It's like looking at brake lights all the time. I can live with the white gauges - Jeep has those kind. I'm glad they're analog gauges - I rented a Yaris this summer and that digital fuel gauge was just about my undoing! Very bad idea. I wish I could rent either one of them from Enterprise for the weekend, but they never have one in stock! |
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Replying to: conwelpic (Dec 31, 2008 2:24 pm)
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NADAguides just released the 2009 award winners. Mazda5 was listed #1 in the "Top vans" category, while Rondo was listed as #2 in "Top Wagons" category. I know everyone has their favorite but they're both good vehicles; which is the best choice depends on your needs and desires. John
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Replying to: irismg (Jan 11, 2009 2:07 pm) It handles great in the snow with help from the ESC system. Still solid with no squeaks or rattles and no mechanical problems. The heated seats are fantastic along with heated side mirrors and wiper de-icer - ideal for our Canadian conditions.
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