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    07s are here... Galaxy Grey Pic!

    Not 3s, 5s. No LED taillights on the '07 Mazda5.
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    First Road Trip Report

    Great pics. I also saw your post on the Ody board....you showed great restraint. I wish we could get the Mazda5, but with 3 little ones (and a dog) it's just not possible. It's most likely a 2G Ody for us. Glad you had a great time....hard to imagine it handled anywhere near a WRX, awesome...
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    Its Really Not A Van

    As a CR-V owner, have you checked out www.hondasuv.com? Great CR-V site. -Mike
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    So why don't they advertise the thing!?

    If the bottom edge of the front bumper were a little taller on the CAT then my Subaru would just cruise right underneath it and thus no collision. (drive2) -Mike
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    So why don't they advertise the thing!?

    I'm certainaly not in that demographic. However I think we've ruled out the Mazda5 :( as it just won't be big enough for a family of 5 plus a 60lb dog and all the stuff that goes with. It would be our primary family vehicle. Who knows, maybe when the CR-V dies, I'l pick up a 5 (however I...
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    So why don't they advertise the thing!?

    I agree with you, in fact I stated.... Again, my apologies. I did not mean to offend (or hijack the thread). BTW, dispite Mazda's lack of advertising, I'm starting to see a few more 5s on the road. Here is what Car & Driver had to say about Mazda's marketing plan (I assume for the US) click...
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    So why don't they advertise the thing!?

    Mosta, No offense but you are the one that stated.. All we're doing it pointing out a difference of opinion based on collected data. Take it for what it's worth but before you start making claims make sure you have data to support it. Also be willing to have others disagree with your...
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    So why don't they advertise the thing!?

    Thank you for your kind words. Actually I don't blame all SUV drivers. Monsta has a demostrated need for such a vehicle. I do however take exception to people driving such a huge vehicle just for the sense of safety, while ignoring the rest of the motoring public, especially when large SUV...
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    So why don't they advertise the thing!?

    As another poster mentioned, at least you use it as it was designed. However with regards to YOUR family, just remember MY family is out there too! My older brother, his wife and daughter were all killed by a driver (single person, no passengers, no cargo) in an Excursion when she lost...
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    Its Really Not A Van

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    Mazda5 vs. Mazda6 hatchback

    We're expecting our 3rd child in March. At that point our two others will be 6 1/2 and 3. We were ready to buy an '07 when they were available but then found out God had blessed us with another child. The 5 would be our primary family car and I'm concerned there is not enough space. In our...
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    Its Really Not A Van

    Good News...Bad News..... Good news, we're having a 3rd child!!!!! Bad news....the 2007 Mazda5 we were holding out for will not be big enough as our Family car. We'll be shopping for a used Ody by year's end. I was very much looking forward to a Mazda5, however I'm thankful we did not...
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    Lady gets probation for yelling at her kid???

    On #1 I would agree if it was you standard cup coffee. However this woman received 3rd degree burns on her thighs. She was also wearing sweatpants. It's not like she spilled it on exposed skin. She spilled it on herself while taking the lid off, while the car was NOT moving. At that point...
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    Lady gets probation for yelling at her kid???

    Actually, a bigger problem in our country is uninformed people! First let me say that verbal abuse can be just as psychologically damaging as physical abuse. It sounds like you don't have children, or could be child yourself. In any case, here is a bit of education: 1.) Coffee that produces...
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