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    Tow hitch?

    Do any of you guys ever run a basket carrier using the 1 1/4" hitch? I'm not looking to carry a of lot gear, weight wise, but it would be a nice addition for stuff like a cooler, tent, boogie boards and stuff that gets really dirty. I was thinking of buying the Curt hitch (eTrailer/C11127) and...
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    Mazda5: Prices paid and related questions

    It looks like TrueCar pricing in Austin & Houston is substantially higher than up here: $19,175 for a manual Sport and $21,068 for a Touring.
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    Mazda5: Prices paid and related questions

    I don't think that's a real good price, to be honest, considering TrueCar/Overstock.com pricing for a new 2012 Touring in my area (Pacific Northwest) is $19,843. A 2012 Sport comes out at $17,973. You should plug in your local zip to the TrueCar pricing website and see what you get. Though I...
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    Mazda5 is friggen awesome... longevity?

    Well, I've had my Mazda5 for about 30 hours now and 350 miles; I can tell you nothing about longevity. However, I also have an '05 Pontiac Vibe AWD (virtually a Toyota Matrix/Corolla, made at the former NUMMI factory), and as far as interior materials/quality, the Mazda5 is on par if not...
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    Mazda5 Owner's Quiz

    1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get? Touring, Copper Red, Sand, A/T (default), Touring options + all weather mats & rear bumper protector. 2. Whereabouts are you located? Spokane, WA. 3. Is this your first Mazda? Yes. 4. What other vehicles were you...
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    Is there an OEM or aftermarket car bra for the 2012 yet?

    We do a couple of long-distance trips every year where a car bra saves a lot of clean up time, not to mention grill & bumper bug damage. Is there an OEM or aftermarket bra for the 2012 yet? Thanks, Jeff
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    Unforseen safety issue.

    Having had this happen in a Grand Caravan (sippy cup) and a Pontiac G6 (rubber ball), it's in no way a Mazda5 specific situation. Yes, it's scary, but it just taught me to make sure the kids keep their cups in the cup holders and no toys on the floor. BTW: Glad nothing bad happened to you! Jeff
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    Mazda5: Prices paid and related questions

    Hi. Picking up my new 2012 Mazda5 Touring in Copper Red Mica on Saturday morning, paid $20.5K (added all-weather mats & rear bumper protector). TrueCar pricing was $19.8K, but the closest dealer offering that was 250 miles away; also, their only color options were silver or black. Anyway...
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