Wash. Post's Warren Brown bashes the 5!

[dbthompson]

I originally posted Warren Brown's comments and thought it might get a few comments. Never did I imagine it would turn into a 7 page thread! I did send Warren Brown my email (from the 1st page in this thread) and he never directly responded. Whatever happened, Brown's tune does seem to change in last week's article with his first two responses. At least the 5 is back in his head on a good note. With the improvements for 08, I really do think it is a nice automobile at an excellent (for US) price point.

I've sent him a number of notes, but never received an email reply. He did refer to me indirectly once in a chat session though.

 

[coolmazda5]

I've sent him a number of notes, but never received an email reply. He did refer to me indirectly once in a chat session though.

Reminds me of this journalist as well:
http://www.mazdav.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3276476&postcount=21

And my opinion stands, whoever Warren used for the first review does not understand the Mazda5 concept. I think the Mazda5 owners who have sent feedback to the journalists are just making them open their eyes, especially because it does not fall into a mainstream car category. If you have not owned nor driven one: it is not a wagon, it is not a minivan, it is not a compact, it is not an SUV, so what the heck is it? If you own/drive one: I don't care how is classified (except for insurance), but matches my needs much better than any of the mentioned above

 

[coolmazda5]

Closet Gas Hogs - Feature. Ten vehicles hiding serious drinking problems...

http://www.mazdav.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123698015

 

[schokie]

Not to revive all the flames that came with the original, but it does seem that Warren had some issues with the original 5. At least he is willing to give it a second look. Here is his quote from this weekend's Post:

Hanover, Va.: Have you had a chance to drive the Mazda5? If so, what do you think? My wife and I are looking for a small minivan and it looks like it might be worth a test drive. Any other suggestions for a smaller minivan?

Warren Brown: Hello, Hanover:

I had a good conversation with the Mazda folks in New York the other day. As you know, I previously had rated the Mazda5 as one of the most boring pieces in Mazda's zoom-zoom collection. Mazda officials, of course, argue that I am wrong. Maybe, they have a point. At any rate, I will take an updated look at the updated Mazda5 and report, again. Fair enough?

 

[coolmazda5]

^^ I think Warren has multiple personalities , his bills are way up so he needs to agree with everyone!