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5 out of 5 stars

Great Car for the Money

jazb4, 12/04/2005
2006 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I've had my Mazda 5 for 2 weeks. Gas mileage is awesome compared to my gas guzzling SUV. I'm averaging 24 in the city and a recent drive to Los Angeles from San Diego was about 30mpg's. I couldn't be happier. This is not a luxury vehicle by any means, but if you like practical, this is the car. If you're tall or bigger you might feel it's too small. Getting my kids in and out is easy with the sliding doors on each side. I haven't had any issues with power. It gets up hills without any problems and merges on to freeways fine. So far this car is great for the price! I hope to get reliability over the years as it's too early to tell. Also would like to know how it does in crash tests.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

FInally got our Mazda5!

agron, 12/03/2005
2006 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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After waiting 2 months we finally got our car. We had purchased it right before the recall so we didn't even see it until a week ago. This car drives smoother than any other vehicle I've driven. It has tons of zip yet lots of space in the interior. What a difference compared to our 1999 Ford Windstar that just died on us. The Mazda5 is also very quiet in the interior. I've almost turned the key not realizing it was on. And on the highway it performs well and is a quiet ride. I'm also impressed with how little gas this vehicle uses. After having a Windstar (glug, glug) I don't have to gas up as often. In the week I've driven I've only had to fill up once and I drive a lot.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Fits the bill!

Anti-Minivan, 12/31/2005
2006 Mazda 5 Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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We have 2 kids (7 and 5) and a dog. As the name says, no minivans allowed (been there, done that). Wife was leasing an '02 CR-V which was a great vehicle in itself, but with price for the CR-V getting up there, the Mazda5 caught my eye. I had the wife, go test drive one expecting her to not like it (she is a staunch Honda person). Turns out she loved it, so we decided to lease one. Of course this was 1 week before the recall so we don't get it until October. So far we are loving it. Fun to drive, just took 6 to breakfast (4 + 2 grandparents), and the sliding doors are keeping the carnage down in the parking lots. Overall a tremendous value for hauling the family around!

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5 out of 5 stars

Just right

md, 12/07/2005
2006 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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This car meets the needs of the American market, people just have to know about it. I'm surprised that Mazda has not advertised this vehicle. It has a hit on its hands. I love all the features for the money. It drives great and serves the needs of most families with. I traded in a Nissan Armada, used the equity & now have no car payment. It uses half the gas and costs half as much for an SUV with as much as this offers. Smart buy. If you can find one in area, you should buy it. There would be no reason to purchase cars like the xB, PT, HHR, Matrix or regular family sedans like Accord or Camry with this on the market. With Camry/Accord, you can buy this for less and get a get a lot more.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great people mover

Commuter, 01/05/2006
2006 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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My sport model has the automatic transmission and I love it. Shifts are smooth and quick and the performance is fine for me. Doesn't downshift on any of the hills on my commute which I can't say for some previous vehicles. First full tank of gas 26 plus mpg. That's every bit as good as the EPA estimate, so I can't complain. I'm having trouble finding a really comfortable adjustment for the driver's seat, but I'm working on it. Great quality, lots of space, smooth quiet ride and willing engine. A lot of vehicle for the money. I love it.

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