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4.5 out of 5 stars

Love our new (used) Mazda 5!

zandy, 07/24/2008
2006 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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We bought the 2006 Mazda 5 two months ago after looking at other wagons for a long time. We liked the fold down 2nd and 3rd row seats. It is very similar to a minivan with the 2nd row bucket seats, sliding doors, and slightly elevated drive; but I still call it a wagon because I DID NOT want a minivan. Others complained about the AC/heat, but I think it's great - never turn AC above 2. The car drives great. Overall, I'm not that impressed with the MPG - we've only filled up the car twice in the two months we've had it, but both times it averaged in the low 20s. FYI - we're suburbanites in our 30s and only drive 50 mi/wk.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Good choice for the money

wolf6561, 10/18/2008
2006 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought our Mazda 5 earlier this year, we were looking for for an economical alternative to an SUV, and this does the job fine. I am 6'3", and the front and second row seats are quite comfortable. The gas mileage is great, the handling is first-rate, and it makes a great family vehicle. My wife picks up our son and 4 neighbor kids from school every day and they love the car. We've also managed to load bicycles, a large dog crate, and have plenty of room left over.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Excellent for urban and highway driving

Howard, 03/12/2009
2006 Mazda 5 Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I have been driving this car for over three years and I am very satisified. It is easy to maneuver and park in city traffic and has an amazingly short turning radius. It is very comfortable for four people traveling long distances. With the manual transmission it gets about 21-22 mpg in the city and 28-30 on the highway. Contrary to some other reports, this car does not seem underpowered to me. It goes through mountains just fine with four passengers, luggage and a bike rack on top. This may be due in part to the manual transmission. However, off-the-line performance is noticeably worse with six in the car. It's not a drag racer, but I have never had any trouble keeping up with traffic.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Fun to see, fun to drive

coolmazda5, 08/13/2005
2006 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I wanted a sporty car but my wife didn't. Once we saw the Mazda5 we found the perfect balance. Very European for American style taste, but that makes it stand out of the crowd.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

my zoom zoom

Kimberly, 08/26/2005
2006 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I told my husband I didn't want that typical soccer mom look and we both wanted something that was economical for the whole family. We went online to find something that would work for us and came across the Mazda 5. Immediately the next morning we went to a dealership (3 hours from home) and found there were only TWO or THREE Mazda 5's available around this area. We opted for the Mazda Sport which has almost all the features of the touring including the 6 CD changer and sunroof but not the navigation system. We drove it home that same day. The only thing that I can find to improve the Mazda 5 would be a better A/C for the front and back of the vehicle.

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