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44 messages, Last post on Nov 25, 2008 at 1:37 PM
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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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Replying to: spacewagonz (Oct 29, 2008 7:16 pm) In our mazda5, there is no bending down, or climbing up to load and strap the little ones unto their seats.
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Replying to: castg1 (Oct 30, 2008 9:35 pm) |
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Replying to: spacewagonz (Oct 29, 2008 7:16 pm) In fact, one of the reasons I'm so looking forward to getting a 5 is because it seems to be an ideal long distance family travel-mobile. If you need to haul more things only occasionally, like bikes, etc, I think it's much more economical to get roof racks and roof cargo units than have the expense of a large van. Looking forward to my 5! |
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