2008 Mazda5: SUBSTANTIAL CHANGES!!!!
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According to the Mazda Japan site this is listed as a "special version"...I'm wondering if any of these exterior and interior features will be on the 2008 5 once it arrives???
*Note, the dual front armrests, the touch screen navi, black leather, front facia, and guage cluster*
http://www.premacy.mazda.co.jp/mz_style/?sd=1&so=0
*Note, the dual front armrests, the touch screen navi, black leather, front facia, and guage cluster*
http://www.premacy.mazda.co.jp/mz_style/?sd=1&so=0
They're called "Spec Decks". Basically new car info aimed at sales so they know what the heck they are selling (even though they rarely do). They are in PDF form and are available to all Mazda dealer employees, IF you know where to look. I could post the links but I doubt they'd work (unlike TSBs)..... try this: 2008 Mazda5 spec deck
I'll take ANY feature that prevents slammed doors... UGH, I always see this happen in slow motion and I don't have time to react... my friggen mother-in-law ALWAYS grabs the handle, throws her body weight into it, and SLAMS the door shut... to the point where it bounces back open before it has a chance to latch. I've told her to just *gently* glide it several times before. It happened the other day, and I couldn't take it anymore... I basically chewed her out over it! :mad:beegirl said:
But ranting aside, if on a level surface, my doors seem to have just enough umph from gravity to latch themselves shut. I don't think there's any power assist... it's more that there's just enough door slant and it latches very easily.
starlightmica
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The 2.3/4AT combo was offered in previous years, just wanted to show the difference.07MZ5SA said:
I think you mean the spring-loaded sliding doors, which the US models have. True remote power sliding doors and hatch on the 5 are available in Asian markets.beegirl said:
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I think you mean the spring-loaded sliding doors, which the US models have. True remote power sliding doors and hatch on the 5 are available in Asian markets.[/QUOTE]
I don't think they are spring loaded, the door actually closes if you just put it close to the latch. On the website the are called easy close sliding doors. I know there has to be some power involved because when we were trying it on the model in the showroom it wouldn't work because the battery was dead. They are not remote, though.
I think you mean the spring-loaded sliding doors, which the US models have. True remote power sliding doors and hatch on the 5 are available in Asian markets.[/QUOTE]
I don't think they are spring loaded, the door actually closes if you just put it close to the latch. On the website the are called easy close sliding doors. I know there has to be some power involved because when we were trying it on the model in the showroom it wouldn't work because the battery was dead. They are not remote, though.
dang, now I'm a bit jealous... but we've already made such great use of the car this year to complain bout getting it. Glad to see Mazda does care about owner feedback. Looks like they didn't hear the complaints about how the interior easily scratches... espec the silver panels.
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RE: easy close
That sounds interesting as the MZ5 sliding doors are featherweight compared to standard Minivan or Van doors. Oh yes, the "SLAM" factor is high
. But now, I can leave w/o the feature as long as it does not rack up the car price. $200-$400 US or Canadian less are always welcome 
That sounds interesting as the MZ5 sliding doors are featherweight compared to standard Minivan or Van doors. Oh yes, the "SLAM" factor is high
. But now, I can leave w/o the feature as long as it does not rack up the car price. $200-$400 US or Canadian less are always welcome richardmayo
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I'm new to the forums, but have been researching the Mazda5 for about a year.
Thanks Benfolio for posting the 2008 MY change info!
My wife and I were seriously considering a 2007, but neither one of us cared for the espresso leather (leather is a 'must have' for her). The armrests, the 2nd row vents, and the 5 speed AT being added for '08 make me 99% sure this is our next automobile. Kudos to Mazda for addressing customer input!
Any educated guesses from you all what the MSRP will now be for the GT with the additions? (I'm eligible for the X-plan pricing via my employer.)
Thanks Benfolio for posting the 2008 MY change info!
My wife and I were seriously considering a 2007, but neither one of us cared for the espresso leather (leather is a 'must have' for her). The armrests, the 2nd row vents, and the 5 speed AT being added for '08 make me 99% sure this is our next automobile. Kudos to Mazda for addressing customer input!
Any educated guesses from you all what the MSRP will now be for the GT with the additions? (I'm eligible for the X-plan pricing via my employer.)
traffikboy
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armrests..
i dont know about you guys... but i will be oredering whatever parts are needed to get armrests in my 2006 5, now that they are putting them in the '08 5's... maybe some christmas mods???? mmmmmmmmmmmmm(alright)
i dont know about you guys... but i will be oredering whatever parts are needed to get armrests in my 2006 5, now that they are putting them in the '08 5's... maybe some christmas mods???? mmmmmmmmmmmmm(alright)
