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jetlag 5000 · 12-30-2009, 03:04 PM

Hello all... we finally said goodbye to the RUBBISH - Mazda 5

which has blighted our lives for the past 3yrs.

So on 12/12/09 we finally got the Previa (Sienna -US). I have wanted a Toyota Previa for a VERY long time, and having travelled over 350 miles in the process, and I am not dissaponted with it. What a lovely car.

My Yaris continues to run faultless, still doing it's 300 mile commute a week. We have recently returned from holiday in sunny Florida (FANTASTIC TIME).... both the Mazda + Yaris were both parked for 16 days. The Mazda would not start; called the breakdown - piece of S++T. My ever faithful Yaris fired-up straight away, it really is a magic little car. That's another reason why I wanted a Previa and NOT a Chrysler

and certainly NOT a rubbish Renault

Regards.

supmet · 12-30-2009, 03:36 PM

I don't think the sienna and previa are the same thing, but congrats anyways.

The Architect · 12-30-2009, 05:36 PM

previa is the estima in japan or this

as opposed to the sienna

slothman86 · 12-30-2009, 06:27 PM

VANS totally rock! If I have a child, I'm using it as and excuse to get a van!

ivanmadeline · 12-30-2009, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jetlag 5000

Hello all... we finally said goodbye to the RUBBISH - Mazda 5

which has blighted our lives for the past 3yrs.

So on 12/12/09 we finally got the Previa (Sienna -US). I have wanted a Toyota Previa for a VERY long time, and having travelled over 350 miles in the process, and I am not dissaponted with it. What a lovely car.

My Yaris continues to run faultless, still doing it's 300 mile commute a week. We have recently returned from holiday in sunny Florida (FANTASTIC TIME).... both the Mazda + Yaris were both parked for 16 days. The Mazda would not start; called the breakdown - piece of S++T. My ever faithful Yaris fired-up straight away, it really is a magic little car. That's another reason why I wanted a Previa and NOT a Chrysler

and certainly NOT a rubbish Renault

Regards.

Good choice i bought a Chrysler for my wife it only lasted about 2 years before the engine started giving us problems. Finally i got tired an got her a Sienna and by they way I send the last payment on it tommorow. The joy of no payment.

Thirty-Nine · 12-30-2009, 07:13 PM

Just out of curiosity, why didn't you like the Mazda5? I've always said if I were to buy a minivan, that'd be what I'd get.

Saskatchewan17 · 12-30-2009, 07:42 PM

Mazda5 = Rubbish?

Does not compute.

Care to explain? I have heard nothing but good things about the 5.

tetzyamis · 12-30-2009, 09:50 PM

I'm curious as well to know why Mazda 5 is a rubbish.
If I were to get a mini van in U.S., Mazda 5 will definitely be one of a few to consider.

supmet · 12-30-2009, 10:20 PM

lol, its like you guys don't believe him because a consumer reports article gave the mazda 5 stars

xtremesniper · 12-31-2009, 11:59 AM

I have a 1991 Toyota Previa that we use for transporting drywall and building materials from Home Depot to our house sometimes... It's still chugging and is by far one of the most reliable and tough vans I have ever seen.

It's a shame they stopped making them in North America though, the Sienna is fine but it's just not the same (for starters, drywall sticks out the back rather than fitting in completely).

Hell, the Previa had an ICE MAKER at the front under the console! Come on!

jetlag 5000 · 01-01-2010, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thirty-Nine

Just out of curiosity, why didn't you like the Mazda5? I've always said if I were to buy a minivan, that'd be what I'd get.

Hello, the Mazda although was good very many respects, the way it drove + the comfort etc + Mazda certainly do make cracking looking cars. But the reliabiltity of the suspension (front + rear) and also the front tyre wear, was enough.
The rear suspension strut had been replaced ONCE already - but when we did trade it... the same noise was yet AGAIN apparent.... enough was enough. The issues with the suspension are well documented.... BOTH sides of the Atlantic + dealers whom don't know how to put it right, or are even aware of the faults in the first place?

It was out of warranty, but even when it was still covered by it's warranty - the dealers whom where absolutely NAFF did not help. They came across as they did not have a clue.

So please search MAZDA 5 suspension faults.......

jetlag 5000 · 01-01-2010, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xtremesniper

I have a 1991 Toyota Previa that we use for transporting drywall and building materials from Home Depot to our house sometimes... It's still chugging and is by far one of the most reliable and tough vans I have ever seen.

It's a shame they stopped making them in North America though, the Sienna is fine but it's just not the same (for starters, drywall sticks out the back rather than fitting in completely).

Hell, the Previa had an ICE MAKER at the front under the console! Come on!

It's well cool... car, as I look over my shoulder it is covered in snow + it needs washing... but I love it so does my wife

jetlag 5000 · 01-01-2010, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slothman86

VANS totally rock! If I have a child, I'm using it as and excuse to get a van!

Yeah one big cool limo.........

jetlag 5000 · 01-01-2010, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xtremesniper

I have a 1991 Toyota Previa that we use for transporting drywall and building materials from Home Depot to our house sometimes... It's still chugging and is by far one of the most reliable and tough vans I have ever seen.

It's a shame they stopped making them in North America though, the Sienna is fine but it's just not the same (for starters, drywall sticks out the back rather than fitting in completely).

Hell, the Previa had an ICE MAKER at the front under the console! Come on!

Oh no drywall..... very dusty

Black Yaris · 01-01-2010, 09:18 AM

I love how people from the UK use the word "rubbish" :)

thebarber · 01-01-2010, 01:20 PM

good info on the mazda5...might have to strike it off the list of bigger-cars when the time comes....what about if you go w/ mazda3 coilovers? does that solve the suspension issue? (in that case it might go back ON the list, lol)

hard to beleive you're excited about getting a minivan though....how many kids do you have?

jetlag 5000 · 01-01-2010, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thebarber

good info on the mazda5...might have to strike it off the list of bigger-cars when the time comes....what about if you go w/ mazda3 coilovers? does that solve the suspension issue? (in that case it might go back ON the list, lol)

hard to beleive you're excited about getting a minivan though....how many kids do you have?

I know it is sad getting exited about a mini-van but have 3 children + one -on- the- way. And being Catholic.....

The Mazda isues were for myself VERY dissapionting...... NEVER thought it would need to see the inside of a garage on many occasions - ONLY when it needed a service.... how wrong I was.

Yaris Hilton · 01-01-2010, 07:09 PM

Nothing's wrong with minivans. I've still got my good old 1998 Mercury Villager.

12-30-2009, 03:04 PM	#1
jetlag 5000 Drives: Toyota Yaris 2003 Mazda 5 2005 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northeast England Posts: 26	Hello Toyota Previa Hello all... we finally said goodbye to the RUBBISH - Mazda 5 which has blighted our lives for the past 3yrs. So on 12/12/09 we finally got the Previa (Sienna -US). I have wanted a Toyota Previa for a VERY long time, and having travelled over 350 miles in the process, and I am not dissaponted with it. What a lovely car. My Yaris continues to run faultless, still doing it's 300 mile commute a week. We have recently returned from holiday in sunny Florida (FANTASTIC TIME).... both the Mazda + Yaris were both parked for 16 days. The Mazda would not start; called the breakdown - piece of S++T. My ever faithful Yaris fired-up straight away, it really is a magic little car. That's another reason why I wanted a Previa and NOT a Chrysler and certainly NOT a rubbish Renault Regards.

12-30-2009, 05:36 PM	#3
The Architect Give Me Resonance View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: FL Posts: 648	previa is the estima in japan or this as opposed to the sienna __________________ (3) 12" Alpine Type R Subs/Hifonics BXi1208D Hifonics ZXi6.5c / 2006 Kicker ZX350.4 Knu Fleks 1/0 Wiring & In Big 3 Optima Yellow Top Battery/Iraggi HO Alternator Alpine CDA-105, KCA-420i/KCA-121b/KCE-400BT PG TLD22 8V Line Driver

12-30-2009, 06:27 PM	#4
slothman86 View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 733	VANS totally rock! If I have a child, I'm using it as and excuse to get a van! __________________ INDUSTRIAL DESIGN - DEVIANTART - CARDOMAIN

12-30-2009, 07:13 PM	#6
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	Just out of curiosity, why didn't you like the Mazda5? I've always said if I were to buy a minivan, that'd be what I'd get. __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

12-30-2009, 07:42 PM	#7
Saskatchewan17 MS3 Driver Drives: 2008 Mazdaspeed3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 20	Mazda5 = Rubbish? Does not compute. Care to explain? I have heard nothing but good things about the 5. __________________ 08TrueRedMazdaspeed3 -PERFORMANCE: -CP-E SRI - PG TURBO INLET PIPE - GREDDY TYPE S - TRZ REAR MOTOR MOUNT- -OTHER: -STRIPES - EXHAUST RESOS DELETED - BLACKED OUT BADGES - TOWPLATE - HD LIP - - PROSPORT BOOST GAUGE/VENTPOD - STREET UNIT SHIFTER BUSHINGS - TINTED REFLECTORS/SIDE MARKERS/3RD BRAKE LIGHT - SIDE MOLDINGS REMOVED -

12-30-2009, 03:36 PM	#2
supmet Banned View User's Garage Drives: 2007 4 Door Yaris Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,357	I don't think the sienna and previa are the same thing, but congrats anyways.

12-30-2009, 09:50 PM	#8
tetzyamis '09 5dr Drives: 2009 Yaris 5-Door Bayou Blue Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: HI Posts: 238	I'm curious as well to know why Mazda 5 is a rubbish. If I were to get a mini van in U.S., Mazda 5 will definitely be one of a few to consider. __________________ 2009 5-Door Yaris LB Bayou Blue Pearl 2009 5-Door Yaris LB Black Sand Pearl

12-30-2009, 10:20 PM	#9
supmet Banned View User's Garage Drives: 2007 4 Door Yaris Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,357	lol, its like you guys don't believe him because a consumer reports article gave the mazda 5 stars

12-31-2009, 11:59 AM	#10
xtremesniper Drives: 2009 Yaris HB RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 74	I have a 1991 Toyota Previa that we use for transporting drywall and building materials from Home Depot to our house sometimes... It's still chugging and is by far one of the most reliable and tough vans I have ever seen. It's a shame they stopped making them in North America though, the Sienna is fine but it's just not the same (for starters, drywall sticks out the back rather than fitting in completely). Hell, the Previa had an ICE MAKER at the front under the console! Come on!

01-01-2010, 09:18 AM	#15
Black Yaris der Zeck View User's Garage Drives: '05 Audi A4 1.8t quattro Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 5,231	I love how people from the UK use the word "rubbish" :) __________________

01-01-2010, 01:20 PM	#16
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	good info on the mazda5...might have to strike it off the list of bigger-cars when the time comes....what about if you go w/ mazda3 coilovers? does that solve the suspension issue? (in that case it might go back ON the list, lol) hard to beleive you're excited about getting a minivan though....how many kids do you have? __________________

01-01-2010, 07:09 PM	#18
Yaris Hilton Half a Bubble Off Plumb Drives: 2009 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bristol, Tennessee, USA Posts: 1,593	Nothing's wrong with minivans. I've still got my good old 1998 Mercury Villager.

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