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Rondo vs Outlander/Rav4/Santa Fe/Mazda5

271 messages,  Last post on Jul 30, 2008 at 12:09 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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Re: 2008 RAV4 vs 2008 Outlander [mpuzach] by ateixeira
Jan 02, 2008 (10:46 am)
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Replying to: mpuzach (Jan 01, 2008 11:05 am)

It was just copied verbatim, that's all.
 
You can ask the same question in a different context, nothing wrong with that.
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we tried the Rondo but Mazda5 won out by mrs_t
Jun 01, 2008 (3:45 pm)
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Test drove both the Rondo and the Mazda5. We wanted at least 6 seats so that pretty much narrowed our options in the market. My hubby sat in the back of both and I turned on the air vents. He was sweating by the end of our ten minute test drive in the Kia and was far more comfortable in the 2008 Mazda5. We also liked the sliding doors and second row captain's chairs better than the bench seat in the Kia. Our double stroller fit better in the back of the Mazda5 than the Rondo too. We were almost enticed to buy the Rondo anyway because Kia offers a better warranty and the price starts a little lower. But when all was said and done the "deal" they were going to give us with the Rondo was only $1100 less than if we got the Mazda5 sport so we walked out of the Kia dealership and went directly to the Mazda lot. Two hours later we were finished signing papers and are now the owners of a Mazda5 sport automatic in Brilliant Black with the popular equipment package. We also chose the extended warranty- 7 years/75,000 miles. It should be here by Wednesday!
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Re: we tried the Rondo but Mazda5 won out [mrs_t] by ateixeira
Jun 02, 2008 (7:56 am)
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Replying to: mrs_t (Jun 01, 2008 3:45 pm)

Congrats.
 
The recent powertrain upgrades were significant - EPA mileage is up and it should be as quick if not quicker.
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Re: we tried the Rondo but Mazda5 won out [mrs_t] by bobw3
Jun 02, 2008 (1:49 pm)
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Replying to: mrs_t (Jun 01, 2008 3:45 pm)

Thanks for answering one of the questions I had...how hot it would get in the 3rd row of the Rondo and Mazda5. It sounds like the 5 is much cooler back there. I'm guessing because the cool air can pass between the 2nd row captain chairs better than between the 2nd row bench of the Rondo.
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Re: we tried the Rondo but Mazda5 won out [bobw3] by mrs_t
Jun 02, 2008 (6:17 pm)
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Replying to: bobw3 (Jun 02, 2008 1:49 pm)

Glad to answer your question! I was thinking the same thing which is why dh decided to sit in the back to test it out. He also wanted to compare leg room and comfort. It wasn't even all that hot out... just not as much air circulating all the way in the back. I think it would be even worse if there were people sitting in the middle seats.
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Re: we tried the Rondo but Mazda5 won out [ateixeira] by riproy
Jun 20, 2008 (1:01 pm)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Jun 02, 2008 7:56 am)

Aside from the 5 speed auto, what are the other powertrain upgrades? I notice the manual trans models have improved ratings too. What is responsible?
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Re: we tried the Rondo but Mazda5 won out [riproy] by coolmazda5
Jun 21, 2008 (3:56 pm)
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Replying to: riproy (Jun 20, 2008 1:01 pm)

Owning an 06 and an 08 I don't see a critical difference (both Manual) but the 08 seems more efficient overall (feels a little bit smoother as well). I'm assuming the improvements are mostly 3 years of engine fine-tuning and PCM enhancements.
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Re: we tried the Rondo but Mazda5 won out [coolmazda5] by ateixeira
Jun 24, 2008 (12:41 pm)
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Replying to: coolmazda5 (Jun 21, 2008 3:56 pm)

Well, it was the automatics that got the major upgrade.
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Re: we tried the Rondo but Mazda5 won out [ateixeira] by coolmazda5
Jun 24, 2008 (4:47 pm)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Jun 24, 2008 12:41 pm)

Agree, but I was focusing on the 2nd part of the question though:
 
I notice the manual trans models have improved ratings too. What is responsible?

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