Today we discovered the Mazda 5 minivan. this is a very small minivan which has great headroom and third row seating. We like the way it drives very much. The dealer has the deluxe verson 2012 on sale for 22K. We might go for it.

Anybody have one of these?

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Can your wife get in and out of it ok?

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1991 560 SEC AMG, 199k <---- 300 hp 10:1 ECE euro HV ...

1995 E 420, 170k "The Red Plum" (sold)

2015 BMW 535i xdrive awd Stage 1 DINAN, 6k, <----364 hp

1967 Mercury Cougar, 49k

2013 Jaguar XF, 20k <----340 hp Supercharged, All Wheel Drive (sold)

I think Mazda's are magnificent cars. We had a '94 Mazda Protege that was 100% drop dead reliable.

We have friends that have a Mazda 5, and love it.

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".

It feels a lot better than our Fit. The steering on the highway in a heavy wind this morning was supurb.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

We're going to buy the new Mazda. We'll have the 8500 mile Fit for sale. Red with grey interior including the Katzkins seat covers and Michelin tires.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Have a long time friend who has one, nothing but good reviews from him on the 5. Sounds like a good choice

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The Mrs. was taken in by the red exterior, light leather interior and the red highlight piping on the seats. I must admit I was pretty excited by the red piping myself.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

They're nice cares.

The Mazda 5 sits in a class of its own in my opinion. It's a small minivan that is not masquerading as a small SUV, like other 4 door cars with a hatchback.

Furthermore, Mazda's are regarded as having sporty handling and ride characteristics. They are generally very well regarded by the automotive press.

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".

I am impressed by it. Dare I say its ride reminded me of the all of one large piece feel of a MB. It turns pretty well too for what it is. 21/28 mpg. Not too much less than the tinny cheap feeling Fit.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Here's a good review of the Honda Fit vs. the Mazda 5.

I think it's clear the Mazda 5 is the superior vehicle. It's simply in a different class.

Driven: 2010 Honda Fit Sport & 2010 Mazda5 Sport - Motor Trend The General Forum Forum

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".

How much you going to ask for the fit?

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Jim

around 16K. it has Michelin tires. We'll listen to any reasonable offer.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

The tires on the mazda 5 are low profile, 50 series, and u will learn to avoid potholes or you're going to be replacing tires.

~Nate

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95 Honda Shadow ACE 1100.
1999 Plymouth Neon Expresso. 2.4 swap, 10.5 to 1 comp, big cams. Autocross time attack vehicle!
2012 Escape, 'hunter" (5 sp 4cyl)

Ridiculus....but its hard to find tires that have decent sidewalls on the newer tires. I'll have to warn the Mrs.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

What size wheels does it have? 16", 17", or 18"?

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95 Honda Shadow ACE 1100.
1999 Plymouth Neon Expresso. 2.4 swap, 10.5 to 1 comp, big cams. Autocross time attack vehicle!
2012 Escape, 'hunter" (5 sp 4cyl)