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Vans & Minivans Mazda Mazda5 Mazda 5 vs Kia Rondo
803 messages, Last post on Nov 16, 2009 at 3:25 PM
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Replying to: davidfehr (May 05, 2009 9:20 pm) As for me, I have had two 5's, and with the exception of the suspension crunching I experienced in sub-freezing weather in my first 5, they have both been blissfully trouble-free and reliable. As for not being able to use the M5 as a van, um...it's kinda not designed to be used as an outright van. If someone does want van utility they'd be much better served with a regular-sized minivan such as a Caravan, Quest or Odyssey, not the 5 or a Rondo. However, as far as carrying the ocassional large loads, I have yet to encounter a problem with my 5. It can handle all four of us, plus A LOT of stuff - a lot more than any conventional family sedan could - with the utmost ease. And I think that is the point of the 5 - more utility than a regular family sedan, but less so than a huge "mini" van. My family and friends have all been amazed at the capacity the 5 has and we often find ourselves saying: "Never underestimate Max!" (That's the pet-name my kids gave our 5 since we all love it and it's ironic how such a small mini-minivan can do so much!) Hope your Rondo brings you years of enjoyment! |
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Replying to: haviland (May 01, 2009 8:57 am) Whereas you found the Kia's seats to be more comfortable, I find it to be the exact opposite for me. The Rondo's seats made my sciatica ridden back hurt after long trips. At first, they seemed cushy, but boy did that change after a little while! In the 5, though, I can sit happily all day in all four captain chairs, not just the front seats! As far as the stereo system goes, I actually thought the Rondo did deliver great sound, too - on par with my 5 since I think it has a great sounding system, too. Difference being that when I rented the Rondo, it didn't have an aux port, wheres my 5 did/does. (Don't know if Rondos come with AUX ports now, though.) |
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I feel exactly the same about the seats in the 5, I can sit in them for hours. My 2008 Corolla had nice seats too as long as I didn't sit in them for over an hour, otherwise my legs and lower back would start acting up. The 5's seats feel a bit flimsy and it's not the most cushioned but boy do they do the job! Sorry about the 60 year old comment, I just threw an arbitrary number out there! I just can't fathom the day where I would no longer enjoy driving in Zoom-Zoom fashion.
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Rondo - 1,024 (1039 for '08) Mazda 5 - 959 (1735 for '08) |
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Replying to: davidfehr (May 05, 2009 9:20 pm)  (BTW, the link seems blocked) Best of luck, we hope you get a better deal (car/money) in the future
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Replying to: coolmazda5 (May 07, 2009 10:18 am) The 50 series tires on 17 inch wheels will be painful to replace cost wise. But the "Zoom-zoom" factor makes it worth it. Never had a Mazda either, so I wanted to try out the brand. As soon as I drove the 5, that was it for the Kia. I had an 01 Hyundai Elantra before, it was fine, but it was a driving appliance, not a drivers car. It was so boring to drive, I traded for a an 01Ford Focus ZX3 and never looked back. For us, the Mazda was the best overall combination of fun,function and value. 
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Replying to: haviland (May 01, 2009 8:57 am) Thanks, Greg |
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Replying to: dona83 (May 06, 2009 1:14 pm)
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Replying to: tourist1292 (May 21, 2009 10:04 am) 1st, 2nd and 3rd legroom dimensions: Rondo: 41.3+38.2+31.3=110.8" Mazda5: 40.7+35.2+30.8=106.7" I would appreciate the 3" 2nd row difference (which is of no use for me as I have 2 rear facing car seats and the individual captain chairs' back seat reclining is more critical to me, but 0.4" extra in the 3rd row can really make a difference?  http://autos.yahoo.com/2009_mazda_mazda5_sport-specs/ http://autos.yahoo.com/kia_rondo_ex-specs/
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Replying to: coolmazda5 (May 22, 2009 5:06 am)
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