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#3 of 6 Re: Mazda5 vs. Pontiac Vibe by jack_1000 Apr 02, 2009 (7:07 pm)
Hello,   I really appreciate your reply.   I own the very first generation of the Vibe (2003), had to wait for it for 4 months and it was a big hit back then in 2002. I spent about 30 minutes inside the newest model of Vibe—and I had a feeling its interior finish has changed for the worse in comparison with my model. It was OK, but I expected more... besides, many of the features that were standard on my Vibe (A/C, 110 V plug, roof rack, just to mention a few) now cost extra $$. By the way, even though I said “Vibe”, I would also consider the Matrix—most likely more than the Vibe: if anything happens to GM, then anything can happen to my new car warranty too, no matter what politicians are telling us.   I don’t really car much if a car looks ‘sexy’. There are other things I’m interested in—reliability, handling, gas usage, cargo & passenger space, safety, price, etc.   Personally, I’m biased against American cars, but I consider the Vibe to be a Japanese car anyway. The only reason I bought it was because I had a GM Visa with $3,800... and it was the last year I could use it—or lose it. One more thing—the other alternative was the Malibu... ‘nuff said!   The cargo space and passenger space is very important to me, that’s why I got interested in the Mazda5. From what I’ve read, the third row seats are for kids only, so I don’t think I’d ever use them—and I need the cargo space.   So, the Mazda5 is certainly a car I should seriously think about!   Thanks,   Jack Replies to this message: mew30 (Jun 03, 2009 6:37 am) jack_1000 (Jun 03, 2009 10:44 am)
#4 of 6 Re: Mazda5 vs. Pontiac Vibe [jack_1000] by mew30 Jun 03, 2009 (6:37 am)
Replying to: jack_1000 (Apr 02, 2009 7:07 pm) I own a new Mazda5 (purchased in January 09); my family had rented a Vibe while on vacation last year. I can't offer a detailed comparison of features, but my wife, kids, and I all much prefer the Mazda5. The Mazda5 just seems much more substantial, more comfortable, and better designed than the Vibe. (One of the teenagers we carpool said she loves the Mazda's seats, with their individual armrests and "captain's chair"-like feel.) While the Vibe had plenty of storage room, after a week in the Vibe, my kids and I were complaining about the Vibe's uncomfortable seats. The Mazda also has sportier handling, taking curves nicely, while the Vibe seemed to have more of an SUV-like feel. The extra seating in the Mazda5 is a big help for carpooling. Hope that helps. Replies to this message: jack_1000 (Jun 03, 2009 10:44 am)
#5 of 6 Re: Mazda5 vs. Pontiac Vibe [mew30] by jack_1000 Jun 03, 2009 (10:44 am)
Replying to: mew30 (Jun 03, 2009 6:37 am) Hello,   Thanks for your reply. I believe that the Mazda5 is a great car, but since I often drive on dirt and unpaved roads, it's a little too low for me. That's why I've already done some research into other cars and most likely I'll focus on the Toyota RAV4 which, so far, meets all my needs and more. Of course, it costs more, but when I was comparing the all-wheel Vibe (or Matrix) and the base 4x4 RAV4, there price is not that different.
#6 of 6 The 5's capable... by dona83 Jun 03, 2009 (12:25 pm)
You don't need 8 inch clearance for gravel or dirt roads, just watch for potholes. I drove my 5 pretty hard on a gravel road and it stood up quite well.

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