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    mazda5 = underpowered ??

    True, I guess, but I'm happy with the Sport... Prefer the cleaner look to the body add-ons of the more upmarket models (aside from the fogs, which I had added at time of purchase). Never in my life saw the need for heated seats (though my wife's bottom disagrees), and if you insist on DVD for...
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    mazda5 = underpowered ??

    Yeah, wait for the 2011 model with more power and the largemouth bass face. Or get the manual. Doesn't change the power a bit, but it's faster/"more responsive". Or go the Car and Driver Magazine route and pop in the drivetrain from a Mazdaspeed3.
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    Mazda5 real-world Mileage numbers

    For someone who claims to have a degree in math and engineering, and has tracked mileage for over 20 years, I find it odd you don't seem to understand averages. No matter how wacky pen-and-paper mileage readings may be on a single tank (and they're NOT in my case), over a period of time and...
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    Mazda5 owners, the other rides (current and past)

    Present: 2009 Mazda5 Sport MT (his) 2007 Hyundai Elantra GLS MT (hers) Past (his): 2005 Mazda RX-8 MT 2003 Mazda6 V6 Sport Pkg. MT 2001 Ford Focus ZX3 MT 1992 Ford Taurus SHO MT 1990 VW Jetta GL Wolfsburg Ed'n MT 1986 Mercury Sable LS AT 1980 Chevrolet Citation V6 MT 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo AT
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    What IS the Mazda5, Anyhow?

    It's a.... Well, look left for MY opinion.
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    Mazda5: Prices paid and related questions

    Howdy everyone... I checked out every thread on here prior to buying my new 5, the information was invaluable! Landed a Sport with a 5spd in Copper Red Mica last night. OEM fogs are going to be installed after the parts arrive... Couldn't find one anywhere near us that had the fogs installed...
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