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Rondo vs Outlander/Rav4/Santa Fe/Mazda5

271 messages,  Last post on Jul 30, 2008 at 1:09 PM

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What is this discussion about? Kia Rondo, Mitsubishi Outlander, Hyundai Santa Fe, Toyota RAV4, Mazda MAZDA5, Car Buying, Wagon

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#222 of 271 Re: Cars.com Names Top Cars for City Drivers. 2008 Mazda5 is included [pias by coolmazda5

Oct 25, 2007 (9:08 am)

Replying to: piast (Oct 25, 2007 6:12 am)
This is a comparison, you need at least 2 cars to do it
 
Agree, my bad . My wording was based on the fact that Cars.com had to compare all these diff. "purpose" cars to get to the final list, but I get it, did not look like an apples to apples type thing.
 
Those numbers look good in the Uplander BTW, I really like that car, problem I'm not into SUVs. Also, SUVs are not really hot for city driving IMO.

#223 of 271 Re: Cars.com Names Top Cars for City Drivers. 2008 Mazda5 is included [pias [coolmazda5] by piast

Oct 25, 2007 (10:10 am)

Replying to: coolmazda5 (Oct 25, 2007 9:08 am)
Uplander???? Thats one of the worst minivans on the market.
 You should test Mitsubishi Outlander yourself to find it's
near perfect handling and performance. The numbers are much better than any minivan out there, and better than most SUVs.

#224 of 271 Re: Cars.com Names Top Cars for City Drivers. 2008 Mazda5 is included [pias by coolmazda5

Oct 25, 2007 (10:56 am)

Replying to: piast (Oct 25, 2007 10:10 am)
Arrggh, even the name is confusing! I was referring to the Outlander. Not my day to reply in here, LOL.
 
By the way, if you trace back this thread some months, I put the Outlander 2nd on my wish list. I really like it, except, as I said, I'm not an SUV fan (nor wife, who drives the Mazda5 everyday).

#225 of 271 Re: 2008 Mazda5 for North America. Updated Pics [eilros] by kivo

Nov 15, 2007 (7:00 pm)

Replying to: eilros (Oct 24, 2007 3:20 pm)
That Nov. 14th date has come and gone - have you heard any more info on the updating of the web site?

#226 of 271 Re: 2008 Mazda5 for North America. Updated Pics [kivo] by coolmazda5

Nov 15, 2007 (10:16 pm)

Replying to: kivo (Nov 15, 2007 7:00 pm)
Would this help?
 
Close enough to get most of the 2008 model info (from Mazda USA, including pricing):
 
http://www.mazdausamedia.com/products/presskit_display.cfm?vehicle_id=1638&press- - _subsection_id=421&make_id=227

#227 of 271 Re: 2008 Mazda5 for North America. Updated Pics [kivo] by coolmazda5

Nov 30, 2007 (1:13 pm)

Replying to: kivo (Nov 15, 2007 7:00 pm)
Here we go, it is "official" now
 
http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/displayPage.action?pageParameter=modelsGallery&v- ehicleCode=MZ5
 
I love it even more now
 

 

 

 

#228 of 271 Re: 2008 Mazda5 for North America. Updated Pics [coolmazda5] by ateixeira

Nov 30, 2007 (2:56 pm)

Replying to: coolmazda5 (Nov 30, 2007 1:13 pm)
That console is an improvement, though I wish the storage where the CDs are were covered.
 
That armrest is a nice addition, too. You can barely see it.

#229 of 271 Re: 2008 Mazda5 for North America. Updated Pics [ateixeira] by bobw3

Nov 30, 2007 (3:47 pm)

Replying to: ateixeira (Nov 30, 2007 2:56 pm)
It's nice to see photos with people inside...very rare to see in any car interior.

#230 of 271 Re: 2008 Mazda5 for North America. Updated Pics [bobw3] by eilros

Dec 01, 2007 (11:52 am)

Replying to: bobw3 (Nov 30, 2007 3:47 pm)
I love the silver color.

#231 of 271 Re: 2008 Mazda5 for North America. Updated Pics [eilros] by kech

Dec 03, 2007 (9:44 am)

Replying to: eilros (Dec 01, 2007 11:52 am)
I understand about the 3rd row, but even the 2nd row of passengers look cramped!! Where's the leg room??????????? I still prefer the Kia Rondo.

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