Kia Ronda or Mazda 5? Opinions please - YorkieTalk.com Forums

twalla · 07-31-2007, 07:02 PM

Keeping in mind that I am single, no two legged kids of my own however I seem to always have kids with me... lol....

I do have 3 furbabies and Sammy Sam is always with me....
http://www.kia.com/rondo/index.php

http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/disp...gMazda5&bhcp=1

Xena'smommy · 07-31-2007, 07:08 PM

Go for the Mazda!!! I totally want the Mazda CX9. I looked at the Rondo, it was nice (we have a Sedona now), but we recently sold our Mazda 3 and really regret it, that car was great! Don't know if that helps at all?

gutu28 · 07-31-2007, 07:57 PM

Personally, I would go with a Mazda over a Kia any day

Good luck!

stedmansmommy · 08-01-2007, 12:16 AM

If it were me, I would go for the Mazda

And I agree with the above poster - I'd go with a Mazda over a Kia ANY day!

My mom has a Mazda 3 (actually, I drove it tonight hehe) and she LOVES it. It is a GREAT car and rides and drives very, very well. It's so sporty and cute too - looks so much like a little Beemer

I still can't believe that my MOM got the sports package, LOL!!

Go with the Mazda girl!!!

LunasMomma · 08-01-2007, 05:30 AM

I don't trust Kia, they are too cheap to be made well. Mazdas are VERY good, long lasting cars

PuppyLovinNurse · 08-01-2007, 06:29 AM

Personally, I think the Kia LOOKS a lot nicer, but I'd go for the Mazda. Most likely, it's made better.

heatherjean8737 · 08-01-2007, 06:36 AM

I would go with the Mazda. I just love them!!!

paulapoo · 08-01-2007, 06:36 AM

Definately the Mazda - I agree that Kia's do not hold their value. I'm single with just my boys to tote around. I recently got a 2006 Scion XA. It's a 4 door with a hatchback. People call it my rollerskate, but you can't beat the gas mileage and I drive a long way to work. I would've loved to get a Mazda but it was a little out of my price range.

Xena'smommy · 08-01-2007, 02:38 PM

I know Kia's haven't established themselves yet, but I've had mine for 4 years and still love it. We drove only Toyotas before that and we had so many problems with all of them. Plus, the Kia gives a 10 year warranty - can't beat that. And, they do very well on their safety testing. If you get past the price thing and look at what you actually are getting, Kia has a lot to offer. I just wanted to give you the perspective of a Kia owner.

Having said that, I still think you might be happier with the Mazda. Like I said before, we loved ours and plan on buying another one.

Luckyone · 08-01-2007, 04:55 PM

don't buy a Kia

twalla · 08-01-2007, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luckyone

don't buy a Kia

Sounds like a story to be told here....

xtine · 08-01-2007, 07:11 PM

i would also say a mazda as well as that's what i was going to get, but we need a more reliable car so we're going with Subaru since we have 2 already in the family

twalla · 08-02-2007, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by PuppyLovinNurse

Personally, I think the Kia LOOKS a lot nicer, but I'd go for the Mazda. Most likely, it's made better.

I like the fact the Kia looks more like a SUV vs the Mazda which looks like a small minivan.

Im going to test drive the Mazda this Friday. Ive already tested the Kia along with the crew and everyone fit nicely. Sooo if the Mazda does the same then we are good to go once my butthead brother signs my title!

Kia has came along way since they first came out and since this is one of their more $$ cars, from what Ive read, they are better. Its the cheaper line you have to watch out for.

Thanks everyone for you opinions! Keep'em coming. It would be perfect if someone or knew someone that had a RONDO!!!!

07-31-2007, 07:02 PM	#1
twalla I ♥ my Furheathens Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: VAN ALSTYNE Posts: 8,226	Kia Ronda or Mazda 5? Opinions please Keeping in mind that I am single, no two legged kids of my own however I seem to always have kids with me... lol.... I do have 3 furbabies and Sammy Sam is always with me.... http://www.kia.com/rondo/index.php http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/disp...gMazda5&bhcp=1 __________________ Twalla & The Furheathens

07-31-2007, 07:08 PM	#2
Xena'smommy Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Telluride, CO Posts: 309	Go for the Mazda!!! I totally want the Mazda CX9. I looked at the Rondo, it was nice (we have a Sedona now), but we recently sold our Mazda 3 and really regret it, that car was great! Don't know if that helps at all? __________________ The dog was created especially for children. He is the god of frolic.

07-31-2007, 07:57 PM	#3
gutu28 Lovin' the Cali kisses! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lawrenceville, Georgia Posts: 2,990	Personally, I would go with a Mazda over a Kia any day Good luck! __________________ Larissa and Cali Let's go Georgia Bulldogs!

08-01-2007, 12:16 AM	#4
stedmansmommy I Love My Lil' Punkin's Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Stedman and Tatum's World :) Posts: 15,331 Blog Entries: 5	If it were me, I would go for the Mazda And I agree with the above poster - I'd go with a Mazda over a Kia ANY day! My mom has a Mazda 3 (actually, I drove it tonight hehe) and she LOVES it. It is a GREAT car and rides and drives very, very well. It's so sporty and cute too - looks so much like a little Beemer I still can't believe that my MOM got the sports package, LOL!! Go with the Mazda girl!!! __________________ Mommy Loves Stedman and Tatum! They have us wrapped around their little paws! Last edited by stedmansmommy; 08-01-2007 at 12:17 AM.

08-01-2007, 05:30 AM	#5
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	I don't trust Kia, they are too cheap to be made well. Mazdas are VERY good, long lasting cars __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna

08-01-2007, 06:29 AM	#6
PuppyLovinNurse Chloe's Mommy! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cornwall, ON Posts: 1,968	Personally, I think the Kia LOOKS a lot nicer, but I'd go for the Mazda. Most likely, it's made better. __________________ Sara & Chloe

08-01-2007, 06:36 AM	#7
heatherjean8737 My little furbutts Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 1,692	I would go with the Mazda. I just love them!!! __________________ Heather, Benji & Bella

08-01-2007, 06:36 AM	#8
paulapoo Blessed by Otis & Ollie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Plainfield, Indiana Posts: 2,884	Definately the Mazda - I agree that Kia's do not hold their value. I'm single with just my boys to tote around. I recently got a 2006 Scion XA. It's a 4 door with a hatchback. People call it my rollerskate, but you can't beat the gas mileage and I drive a long way to work. I would've loved to get a Mazda but it was a little out of my price range. __________________ ~Paula~ proud mommy of ~Otis (yorkie) & Oliver (shih-poo)

08-01-2007, 02:38 PM	#9
Xena'smommy Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Telluride, CO Posts: 309	I know Kia's haven't established themselves yet, but I've had mine for 4 years and still love it. We drove only Toyotas before that and we had so many problems with all of them. Plus, the Kia gives a 10 year warranty - can't beat that. And, they do very well on their safety testing. If you get past the price thing and look at what you actually are getting, Kia has a lot to offer. I just wanted to give you the perspective of a Kia owner. Having said that, I still think you might be happier with the Mazda. Like I said before, we loved ours and plan on buying another one. __________________ The dog was created especially for children. He is the god of frolic.

08-01-2007, 04:55 PM	#10
Luckyone Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 1,133	don't buy a Kia __________________ Bella http://www.dogster.com/dogs/539922

08-01-2007, 07:11 PM	#12
xtine Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: CA Posts: 1,406	i would also say a mazda as well as that's what i was going to get, but we need a more reliable car so we're going with Subaru since we have 2 already in the family