- #705 of 803
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Re: Zoom Zoom [jskay]
by larrytbm
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May 31, 2009 (2:11 pm)
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Replying to: jskay (May 30, 2009 9:38 pm)
I agree that Mazda has done an excellent job selling the ZOOM ZOOM slogan. But if great handling was important to me, the M5 would not be my choice, and certainly neither would the Rondo. Zipping around in just about any car just hurts mpgs so I prefer the extra power of the V6 used only when beneficial. Both cars cost about the same. For me, the M5 has just one real advantage, the sliding rear doors. The Rondo carries 7 for those rare times I need seating for 7 w/o the terrible mpg penalty of a regular minivan. The Rondo absolutely carries more cargo than the M5 which is a much more critical need of mine. Finally, the 2nd row bucket seats on the M5 was a deal breaker for my needs, a large dog just won't ride well in a small bucket seat compared to a 60/40 split bench seat.
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- #706 of 803
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Re: Same price! [dona83]
by tourist1292
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May 31, 2009 (6:08 pm)
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Replying to: dona83 (May 31, 2009 9:14 am)
The prices of the two can be very competitive depending on the options and incentives. I actually was quoted with a Mazda5 Touring and a Rondo EX within $100 difference. There is no manual transmission in Rondo, while it is available in Mazda 5 only at the entry Sport trim level which has very limited options (e.g. no moon roof, leather seat). It will be a big plus if they offer manual transmission at all trim level.
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- #707 of 803
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Re: Same price! [dona83]
by tsm280z
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Jun 01, 2009 (2:05 am)
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Replying to: dona83 (May 31, 2009 9:14 am)
What if your car dies at 99,000 miles?
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- #708 of 803
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Re: Same price! [tsm280z]
by dona83
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Jun 01, 2009 (7:59 am)
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Replying to: tsm280z (Jun 01, 2009 2:05 am)
I'll let you know.  I'm approaching 50,000 miles on mine.
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- #709 of 803
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Re: Same price! [tourist1292]
by dona83
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Jun 01, 2009 (8:03 am)
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Replying to: tourist1292 (May 31, 2009 6:08 pm)
In Canada we can get the GT (equivalent to the US Touring model) with the optional Luxury (leather, heated seats, 6CD changer) and NAVI package with manual transmission.  The only thing not available in Canada is the HID lights for some reason. But I decided to get an 07 GT (no leather or NAVI) 5MT instead for now, holding out for Mazda to figure out how to squeeze a 7th seat in there.
I figure 25% of all Mazda 5s were sold with manual transmissions in Canada.
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- #710 of 803
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Re: Same price! [dona83]
by tourist1292
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Jun 01, 2009 (12:15 pm)
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Replying to: dona83 (Jun 01, 2009 8:03 am)
I think only GT trim level (not Touring) has the leather option in the US also but there is no manual transmission in the 09. Anyway, the 2007 Touring (not GT) trim in US did have manual transmission option.
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- #711 of 803
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May Sales for the USA
by conwelpic
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Jun 02, 2009 (12:42 pm)
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Rondo - 1,530 units (1,566 for '08)
Mazda 5 - 1,197 units (2,072 for '08)
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- #712 of 803
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Poor manuals
by dona83
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Jun 03, 2009 (9:50 am)
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Yea it's a shame. Manual is on the brink of death in the US and just barely hanging on in Canada.
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- #713 of 803
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May '09 sales in Canada
by conwelpic
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Jun 16, 2009 (7:43 am)
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Rondo - 1,149 (1,001 '08); YTD: 3,939 (4,234 for '08)
Mazda 5 - 1,030 (1,509 '08); YTD: 3,728 (6,567 for '08)
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- #714 of 803
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The new family wagons provide generous space and flexibility.
by coolmazda5
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Jun 17, 2009 (5:58 am)
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One of those few Mazda5 and Rondo analysis in one single article:
http://www.canada.com/family+wagons+provide+generous+space+flexibility/1703018/s- tory.html
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