Comments on: 2008 Mazda 5 Facelift http://paultan.org/2007/12/05/2008-mazda-5-facelift/ Paul Tan on the Automotive Industry Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:23:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: m5craver http://paultan.org/2007/12/05/2008-mazda-5-facelift/#comment-234832 m5craver Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:11:45 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/05/2008-mazda-5-facelift/#comment-234832 [quote comment="230863"]Arghh. its tough to make decision.. about to buy one..mazda5 is 2006 model rite?.. so when is it gonna release new one.. if i buy today then few month they put up new model... anybody have any idea on this?[/quote] If u must buy, buy. Totally agree with shahraniza that owning M5 won't be a dissapointment. I am contented so far with it's comfort & power while cruising and happy when doing shopping since I don't have to open the door. But sad when it's time to pay the installment :-) But if u must wait, wait. They probably more options for u. Problem is the cost of fund may be increased for imported vehicles! [quote comment="230863"]Arghh. its tough to make decision.. about to buy one..mazda5 is 2006 model rite?.. so when is it gonna release new one.. if i buy today then few month they put up new model… anybody have any idea on this?[/quote]

If u must buy, buy. Totally agree with shahraniza that owning M5 won't be a dissapointment. I am contented so far with it's comfort & power while cruising and happy when doing shopping since I don't have to open the door. But sad when it's time to pay the installment :-)

But if u must wait, wait. They probably more options for u. Problem is the cost of fund may be increased for imported vehicles!

]]> By: tengku arnyz http://paultan.org/2007/12/05/2008-mazda-5-facelift/#comment-232733 tengku arnyz Wed, 22 Apr 2009 01:57:35 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/05/2008-mazda-5-facelift/#comment-232733 [quote comment="230863"]Arghh. its tough to make decision.. about to buy one..mazda5 is 2006 model rite?.. so when is it gonna release new one.. if i buy today then few month they put up new model... anybody have any idea on this?[/quote] mazda 5 year 2006 4-speed while mazda 2008 onwards is 5-speed... if i am not mistaken, in the november 2008 issue of autocar for car of the year awards, mazda 5 competes with new honda stream and mitsubishi grandis but the latter ends up being the car of the year... i wish i could have bought the grandis but my budget limited up to RM150k... grandis is RM200k... that is why i didn't wait... [quote comment="230863"]Arghh. its tough to make decision.. about to buy one..mazda5 is 2006 model rite?.. so when is it gonna release new one.. if i buy today then few month they put up new model… anybody have any idea on this?[/quote]

mazda 5 year 2006 4-speed while mazda 2008 onwards is 5-speed… if i am not mistaken, in the november 2008 issue of autocar for car of the year awards, mazda 5 competes with new honda stream and mitsubishi grandis but the latter ends up being the car of the year… i wish i could have bought the grandis but my budget limited up to RM150k… grandis is RM200k… that is why i didn't wait…

]]> By: mawol http://paultan.org/2007/12/05/2008-mazda-5-facelift/#comment-230863 mawol Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:33:04 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/05/2008-mazda-5-facelift/#comment-230863 Arghh. its tough to make decision.. about to buy one..mazda5 is 2006 model rite?.. so when is it gonna release new one.. if i buy today then few month they put up new model... anybody have any idea on this? Arghh. its tough to make decision.. about to buy one..mazda5 is 2006 model rite?.. so when is it gonna release new one.. if i buy today then few month they put up new model… anybody have any idea on this?

]]> By: tengku arnyz http://paultan.org/2007/12/05/2008-mazda-5-facelift/#comment-225049 tengku arnyz Sat, 28 Mar 2009 09:34:57 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/05/2008-mazda-5-facelift/#comment-225049 i got my Mazda 5 about 3 weeks ago (7 March 2009). i got the 2008 model from bermaz. i didn't wait for the 2009 model bcos i needed it urgently. the engine is very quite and smooth, comfortable driving experience, spacious headroom, comfortable, 6 seats( i like this one a lot), plenty of storage compartments. i dare to say this mpv is waaaaaayyyyyy much better than the latest and sporty honda stream or toyota wish. if you are looking for the very best mpv, Mazda 5 is for you, hands down. Tengku Shahraniza i got my Mazda 5 about 3 weeks ago (7 March 2009). i got the 2008 model from bermaz. i didn't wait for the 2009 model bcos i needed it urgently.

the engine is very quite and smooth, comfortable driving experience, spacious headroom, comfortable, 6 seats( i like this one a lot), plenty of storage compartments.

i dare to say this mpv is waaaaaayyyyyy much better than the latest and sporty honda stream or toyota wish.

if you are looking for the very best mpv, Mazda 5 is for you, hands down.

Tengku Shahraniza

]]> By: williaml http://paultan.org/2007/12/05/2008-mazda-5-facelift/#comment-132552 williaml Thu, 06 Dec 2007 03:41:22 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/05/2008-mazda-5-facelift/#comment-132552 Price of RM130K is a misleading ads from naza motor which they advertised for Mazda Premacy, (JDM model of Mazda5), and somemore it is all 2005 manufactured. Currently C&C Mazda selling 2007 Mazda5, unlike naza or other authorised dealer in which they are clearing 2006 Mazda5. For your information, Mazda5 scored 5 stars rating in EURO NCAP and 6 stars rating in Japan NCAP. Zoom Zoom... Price of RM130K is a misleading ads from naza motor which they advertised for Mazda Premacy, (JDM model of Mazda5), and somemore it is all 2005 manufactured. Currently C&C Mazda selling 2007 Mazda5, unlike naza or other authorised dealer in which they are clearing 2006 Mazda5.

For your information, Mazda5 scored 5 stars rating in EURO NCAP and 6 stars rating in Japan NCAP.

Zoom Zoom…

]]> By: azrai http://paultan.org/2007/12/05/2008-mazda-5-facelift/#comment-132457 azrai Wed, 05 Dec 2007 22:53:11 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/05/2008-mazda-5-facelift/#comment-132457 Now we know where those Seterika City's mould and stamp went to. To much resemblance to the 2nd generation City. Now we know where those Seterika City’s mould and stamp went to. To much resemblance to the 2nd generation City.

]]> By: mystvearn http://paultan.org/2007/12/05/2008-mazda-5-facelift/#comment-132428 mystvearn Wed, 05 Dec 2007 17:23:54 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/05/2008-mazda-5-facelift/#comment-132428 Yes, unfortunately manual version will not get enough buyers. Lots of pakcik only buying to transport their families, unless manual is a lot cheaper Yes, unfortunately manual version will not get enough buyers. Lots of pakcik only buying to transport their families, unless manual is a lot cheaper

]]> By: BigFish http://paultan.org/2007/12/05/2008-mazda-5-facelift/#comment-132420 BigFish Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:51:24 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/05/2008-mazda-5-facelift/#comment-132420 What is the price? What is the price?

]]> By: raybrig85 http://paultan.org/2007/12/05/2008-mazda-5-facelift/#comment-132395 raybrig85 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 12:22:53 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/05/2008-mazda-5-facelift/#comment-132395 yup..agree wit some of u...btw...i mean d new zafira...dat mpv quite good and fun...sadly it didnt come to our bolehland... yup..agree wit some of u…btw…i mean d new zafira…dat mpv quite good and fun…sadly it didnt come to our bolehland…

]]> By: s60t http://paultan.org/2007/12/05/2008-mazda-5-facelift/#comment-132388 s60t Wed, 05 Dec 2007 11:56:17 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/05/2008-mazda-5-facelift/#comment-132388 No wonder the price dropped to RM 130k a few months ago,probably to clear the stocks.The grandis is better value for money if you are looking for a full sized MPV.Depends how many cars you have and who is driving it.If you have 1 car which you drive everywhere including for fun and quick trips to the supermarket then the mazda 5 fits the bill. But if you already have sedan cars to drive around and only use the MPV for outstation and full family trips then the grandis is better.Also see if your wife likes to drive such a big vehicle. My wife absolutely refuses to drive a full size MPV so I landed up with a wish. One gripe about the mazda...if you have 5 passengers to go outstation, then you will need to use 2+2+1 which doesn't leave much space for luggage as the 2nd row middle seat(karakuri?) is very cramped and not isable for long journeys. The wish/stream/nabira can seat 2+3 comfortably with aple luggage space.All mdi MPV's can't take 7 people with full luggage unless you use a roof rack No wonder the price dropped to RM 130k a few months ago,probably to clear the stocks.The grandis is better value for money if you are looking for a full sized MPV.Depends how many cars you have and who is driving it.If you have 1 car which you drive everywhere including for fun and quick trips to the supermarket then the mazda 5 fits the bill. But if you already have sedan cars to drive around and only use the MPV for outstation and full family trips then the grandis is better.Also see if your wife likes to drive such a big vehicle. My wife absolutely refuses to drive a full size MPV so I landed up with a wish. One gripe about the mazda…if you have 5 passengers to go outstation, then you will need to use 2+2+1 which doesn’t leave much space for luggage as the 2nd row middle seat(karakuri?) is very cramped and not isable for long journeys. The wish/stream/nabira can seat 2+3 comfortably with aple luggage space.All mdi MPV’s can’t take 7 people with full luggage unless you use a roof rack

]]> By: proton GL http://paultan.org/2007/12/05/2008-mazda-5-facelift/#comment-132381 proton GL Wed, 05 Dec 2007 11:23:24 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/05/2008-mazda-5-facelift/#comment-132381 opps its for the rear seat belt topic opps its for the rear seat belt topic

]]> By: proton GL http://paultan.org/2007/12/05/2008-mazda-5-facelift/#comment-132379 proton GL Wed, 05 Dec 2007 11:21:28 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/05/2008-mazda-5-facelift/#comment-132379 rationally, for safety reason is good, the other side of it, bigger family starts to shop for mpv, (affordability count anyway), but must be not too thirsty, not too unsafe either, so solid piece of automobil, -diesel option might be highly prefered- rationally, for safety reason is good,

the other side of it, bigger family starts to shop for mpv, (affordability count anyway),

but must be not too thirsty, not too unsafe either,
so solid piece of automobil,

-diesel option might be highly prefered-

]]> By: szw http://paultan.org/2007/12/05/2008-mazda-5-facelift/#comment-132357 szw Wed, 05 Dec 2007 09:25:16 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/05/2008-mazda-5-facelift/#comment-132357 i would luv dis as my family car... nice nice i would luv dis as my family car…
nice nice

]]> By: longjaafar http://paultan.org/2007/12/05/2008-mazda-5-facelift/#comment-132341 longjaafar Wed, 05 Dec 2007 07:41:01 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/05/2008-mazda-5-facelift/#comment-132341 Mazda has been making very good cars lately, but in Malaysia we still get overpriced imported models, because of no local assembly. Also C&C did not put in much effort at promoting the brand. For example, the Mazda 6 is way better than the Camry or the Accord, and very few can match the MX5 or RX 8 for sportiness and handling. The Mazda 5 will excel in many areas when compared to the Wish or the Stream. Mazda has been making very good cars lately, but in Malaysia we still get overpriced imported models, because of no local assembly. Also C&C did not put in much effort at promoting the brand. For example, the Mazda 6 is way better than the Camry or the Accord, and very few can match the MX5 or RX 8 for sportiness and handling. The Mazda 5 will excel in many areas when compared to the Wish or the Stream.

]]> By: dzat46 http://paultan.org/2007/12/05/2008-mazda-5-facelift/#comment-132340 dzat46 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 07:28:45 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/05/2008-mazda-5-facelift/#comment-132340 Still prefers full size mpv which can would be more fun for family wt kids such as Ford's Galaxy, VW's Sharan, Renault's Espace, Alphards,US version's Odyssey,Elgrand, Entourage, Chrysaler'sTown & Country....but would need a diesel version or else the fuel cost would be too prohibitive.... Still prefers full size mpv which can would be more fun for family wt kids such as Ford’s Galaxy, VW’s Sharan, Renault’s Espace, Alphards,US version’s Odyssey,Elgrand, Entourage, Chrysaler’sTown & Country….but would need a diesel version or else the fuel cost would be too prohibitive….

]]> By: msmar_453 http://paultan.org/2007/12/05/2008-mazda-5-facelift/#comment-132334 msmar_453 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 06:39:50 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/05/2008-mazda-5-facelift/#comment-132334 Love the gear position Happy motoring! Love the gear position
Happy motoring!

]]> By: Kevin Lee http://paultan.org/2007/12/05/2008-mazda-5-facelift/#comment-132327 Kevin Lee Wed, 05 Dec 2007 06:01:46 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/05/2008-mazda-5-facelift/#comment-132327 i think the vauxhall zafira is locally available as the chevrolet nabira, plus u could always pick up a 2nd hand at 60k, but yeah the mazda 5 is an underappreciated mpv, but since the stream is out its gonna be a tough competition i think the vauxhall zafira is locally available as the chevrolet nabira, plus u could always pick up a 2nd hand at 60k, but yeah the mazda 5 is an underappreciated mpv, but since the stream is out its gonna be a tough competition

]]> By: raybrig85 http://paultan.org/2007/12/05/2008-mazda-5-facelift/#comment-132307 raybrig85 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 03:32:30 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/05/2008-mazda-5-facelift/#comment-132307 dis is my fav mini mpv...one of the highly recommended mpv over the wish and stream...dis one as good as the the leader of dis class...vauxhall zafira... keekeee... dis mazda 5 is one of the best and highly recommended...if u compare with the grandis...the grandis is better in term of price and space...grandis is larger than mazda...ok..my personel opinion...i will go for mazda 5...u can get the excitement more in mazda 5....dats my opinion and wut ive experience between those 2....jz wanna share wit u... dis is my fav mini mpv…one of the highly recommended mpv over the wish and stream…dis one as good as the the leader of dis class…vauxhall zafira…

keekeee…

dis mazda 5 is one of the best and highly recommended…if u compare with the grandis…the grandis is better in term of price and space…grandis is larger than mazda…ok..my personel opinion…i will go for mazda 5…u can get the excitement more in mazda 5….dats my opinion and wut ive experience between those 2….jz wanna share wit u…

]]> By: keeekeee http://paultan.org/2007/12/05/2008-mazda-5-facelift/#comment-132302 keeekeee Wed, 05 Dec 2007 03:13:12 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/05/2008-mazda-5-facelift/#comment-132302 any ideas where will available in Malaysia? Price? Look not bad. THinking either Grandis or Mazda5 :) any ideas where will available in Malaysia? Price? Look not bad. THinking either Grandis or Mazda5 :)

]]> By: common-sensor http://paultan.org/2007/12/05/2008-mazda-5-facelift/#comment-132298 common-sensor Wed, 05 Dec 2007 02:28:20 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/05/2008-mazda-5-facelift/#comment-132298 The frontal image (the grille and headlamp) remind me of the first version of the Honda City (of 2003) ... I guess the vehicles' designers are running out of ideas?! The frontal image (the grille and headlamp) remind me of the first version of the Honda City (of 2003) … I guess the vehicles’ designers are running out of ideas?!

]]> By: rhoma http://paultan.org/2007/12/05/2008-mazda-5-facelift/#comment-132268 rhoma Wed, 05 Dec 2007 01:44:13 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/05/2008-mazda-5-facelift/#comment-132268 is the rear lights changed?the pre-facelift one is ugly is the rear lights changed?the pre-facelift one is ugly

]]> By: moha774 http://paultan.org/2007/12/05/2008-mazda-5-facelift/#comment-132240 moha774 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 01:21:02 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/05/2008-mazda-5-facelift/#comment-132240 Nice...but I dont think the manual version will be brought in..Sigh.. Nice…but I dont think the manual version will be brought in..Sigh..

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