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44 messages, Last post on Nov 25, 2008 at 1:37 PM
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It's a wonder we were able to ever drive without ESC. ESC is not a cure for all that ails the automotive world, just as airbags and anti-lock brakes before them. To rule out a car without it, and then say that that car company is dead to you, well, enjoy your Chrysler. Or Kia. Etc. Dave |
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Well I have test driven the Mazda 5 with all three of my kids with car seats (3, 22mos, 3 mos.) I have searched these boards and have read a few stories about others with three kids and their decision to buy this car. First, I love the way the car drives and so does my wife (important). We are both average height and our kids are still small and we don't plan on them being tall either. Although our needs will change in a few years anyway. The car just fits our lifestyle of minimizing the excess. In Colorado it is pretty much the norm to have a cargo/rocket box on your car anyway. We would be using the car for mostly around town and we really don't do a lot of driving anyway. No long road trips except for a few up to the mountains to hit the slopes, but this isn't a significant distance. There are several double umbrella types of strollers on the market and with the money saved on purchase price and fuel, some of these additions can be justified (cargo box, different stroller, etc) This thing certainly doesn't hold too much with all of the seats up, but everyone fits and we do have one extra seat to play with. Thanks to the folks on the Mazda 24/7 forum I have seen the capabilities of this car. These folks have taken pictures of just about every scenario. Anyway, I like the all around concept of saving money from the purchase and the savings that are passed on in the fuel economy. This car will definitely be a great second car, but don't know if it would be better to purchase now while the kids are small, and then move it over to the "second" spot if for some reason we need a bigger car once we are lugging around our kids, their friends, and other the other accessories. I am contemplating pulling the trigger on an odyssey lease (would purchase the 5), but I'm having a hard time justifying this much car at this stage in my life. Any thoughts or real world experience in this department? What refueled it is that I have a bunch of emails in today that say the dealers here are getting more 09s in next week.
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Replying to: phatlipboardz (Sep 04, 2008 9:53 am)
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Replying to: chiefbongo (Sep 04, 2008 11:48 am) Got an '08 LE in Blue Mirage Metallic last Friday. Dual powered sliding doors, enough room to load a full sheet of plywood, front passenger seat folds for long internal cargo and... STABILITY CONTROL! I like the Mz5 a lot (agree it drives tighter & feels more nimble), but with only a slight increase in MPG over the Sienna (seems like it should be better), the extra room and convenience of the Toyota cannot be beat. With three kids it would seem to me that the Mz5 might be a bit tight on room. I also got mine with 0% for 60 months - and then even the payment difference was negligible between the two... no real finance deals to be had with the Mz5 right now. I looked hard at both and was leaning toward the Mz5... but in the end NO DSC killed it for me.
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Replying to: autoholic75 (Sep 04, 2008 12:59 pm) The Sienna's 8-seat arrangement works well 3 with kids. The back seat in mine is rarely used. The Mazda 5 works well for 3 kids too. The gas mileage difference between the Sienna and 5 is about 5 mpg. The Sienna is MUCH faster. The Mazda 5 handles MUCH better. I ruled the Odyssey out because of local Honda dealers' arrogance, the dysfunctional 8th seat, and its less than stellar transmission history (possibly resolved with the 5-speed).
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Replying to: 5_more (Sep 04, 2008 4:02 pm) Thanks for the input. It is much appreciated.
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Replying to: phatlipboardz (Sep 04, 2008 5:22 pm) Have you run the numbers beyond just the monthly payment? It depends on your circumstances, but if you can afford both vehicles, regardless of the financial method you choose to employ, I'd be surprised if it makes financial sense to lease either one. Perhaps there is some tax advantage related to a business arrangement? For around town, I'd pick the 5, unless you buy large things like plywood, furniture and so on. There is a safety difference between the two vehicles -- especially for 3rd row occupants during a rear-end collision. |
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Replying to: 5_more (Sep 05, 2008 2:37 pm) |
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Replying to: phatlipboardz (Sep 04, 2008 9:53 am) |
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Replying to: 5_more (Sep 05, 2008 2:37 pm) I have only 2 kids, but have been in the same dilemma. I LOVE everything about the 5. However, it does not seem to be larger enough for long trips with luggage, double stroller, and 6" 1 spouse. Plan to use it for daily driving with just myself and 2 kids (7 month old and 2 yrs old), since this is 90% of our driving and probably end up getting a full size fan at some point down the road. Right now, though, the incentives on the Chrysler vans are outstanding and there is nothing to be had on the 5, so there is still some indecision on my part.
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