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#706 of 806 Re: Same price! [dona83] by tourist1292 May 31, 2009 (6:08 pm)
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. Replies to this message: dona83 (Jun 01, 2009 8:03 am) tourist1292 (Jun 01, 2009 12:15 pm)
#707 of 806 Re: Same price! [dona83] by tsm280z Jun 01, 2009 (2:05 am)
Replying to: dona83 (May 31, 2009 9:14 am) What if your car dies at 99,000 miles? Replies to this message: dona83 (Jun 01, 2009 7:59 am)
#708 of 806 Re: Same price! [tsm280z] by dona83 Jun 01, 2009 (7:59 am)
Replying to: tsm280z (Jun 01, 2009 2:05 am) I'll let you know. I'm approaching 50,000 miles on mine.
#709 of 806 Re: Same price! [tourist1292] by dona83 Jun 01, 2009 (8:03 am)
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. Replies to this message: tourist1292 (Jun 01, 2009 12:15 pm)
#710 of 806 Re: Same price! [dona83] by tourist1292 Jun 01, 2009 (12:15 pm)
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.
#711 of 806 May Sales for the USA by conwelpic Jun 02, 2009 (12:42 pm)
Rondo - 1,530 units (1,566 for '08) Mazda 5 - 1,197 units (2,072 for '08)
#712 of 806 Poor manuals by dona83 Jun 03, 2009 (9:50 am)
Yea it's a shame. Manual is on the brink of death in the US and just barely hanging on in Canada.
#713 of 806 May '09 sales in Canada by conwelpic Jun 16, 2009 (7:43 am)
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)
#714 of 806 The new family wagons provide generous space and flexibility. by coolmazda5 Jun 17, 2009 (5:58 am)
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
#715 of 806 Parents Magazine and Edmunds.com Announce The 15 Best Family Cars Of 2009 by coolmazda5 Jun 17, 2009 (7:21 pm)
The Mazda5 made the list   Parents magazine and Edmunds.com revealed their annual list of Best Family Cars. Having tested essentially every vehicle in the marketplace, the experts selected 15 top models — three each in the budget, crossover, minivan, sedan and SUV categories. Each car was judged on safety, performance, interior, exterior and family friendly features.   In addition to analyzing, test-driving, and comparing specs, Parents/Edmunds.com took into account feedback from parents who own and drive these vehicles every day. All of the cars on the list are budget friendly — five start at under $20,000 and one checks in at under $15,000. The Best Family Cars of 2009 will appear in the June 2009 issue of Parents magazine on newsstands nationwide today.   According to the Parents/Edmunds.com survey, the 15 Best Family Cars are:   BUDGET Honda Fit Mazda5 Volkswagen Rabbit   CROSSOVER Honda CR-V Toyota RAV 4 Subaru Forester   MINIVAN Toyota Sienna Honda Odyssey Hyundai Entourage   SEDAN Honda Accord Chevrolet Malibu Mazda6   SUV Ford Flex Mazda CX-9 Chevrolet Traverse   When it comes to combining family friendliness with value and performance, Honda was the leader: the Fit, Accord, CR-V, and Odyssey all made the Parents/Edmunds.com list. Reviewers raved about these models' spaciousness and thoughtful features such as convenient cup holders and steering-wheel mounted audio controls.   Mazda followed with three models, the Mazda5, 6 and CX-9 making the list, while Toyota and Chevrolet each had two models on the list. Nine of the 15 models are newcomers to the annually updated list.   "With the 2009 list, Parents and Edmunds.com made an extra effort to highlight the smartest, safest and most budget conscious cars," said Dana Points, editor-in-chief of Parents. "If your family is in the market for a new car, now is actually a good time because steep dealer discounts make this a buyer's market. This list plus our money saving car shopping tips will empower you with all the information you'll need."   According to the Parents/Edmunds.com Best Family Cars research, superior handling, efficient gas mileage and easy car seat installation are all "must haves" for parent drivers. The extras that won rave reviews from parents were storage related features, including bins under seats, easy to reach compartments in the dash and cup holders in the back seats. Remote start capability and multiple electronic plugs for portable electronics also impressed the reviewers and owners of the models on the Best Family Cars list.   "There are 340 new car models on sale this year, and busy families could undoubtedly use some help sorting through the choices to decide what is right for them," stated Edmunds.com editor-in-chief Karl Brauer. "As a parent myself, I feel sure that just about any family can find a car on this list that will serve their purposes well."   Source: http://www.edmunds.com/help/about/press/148466/article.html

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