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Great Family Car Good Quality Dependable
Aaron, 11/03/2015
updated 11/03/2016
2006 Mazda 5 Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
38 of 38 people found this review helpful
This care / min-van is really a great design. I am surprised that Mazda is not producing them after 2015. It has the room of a small mini-van with 3rd row seats and six passengers. Admittedly the third row is not for adults on long trips. Not much room...Great for kids though. Excellent on gas at 24 in the city and 27-28 on the highway. I owned mine from 2009-2015 in that time I had to do some repairs. Nothing major. Engine is great, air conditioning runs strong and still ice-cold. My one complaint is the road noise from the low profile tires and they are SOFT so you better rotate them often and still plan on replacing them every couple years. They wear out fast!. The engine mounts on this car are also a joke. By 120,00 miles I had to replace all 3 of them. If you notice noise, vibration etc. it's the mounts. Also the front shocks / struts are not that great and I had to replace them as well. However dollar for dollar the Mazda 5 was a GREAT solution to my family needs. A really good value for the money when compared to a Nissan, Honda, or toyota...that are all much more expensive alternatives. Super fun to drive. good sound system with a sound roof. I will miss her. Zoom Zoom... When I sold her she had 164,000 miles and was still going strong. Everything worked but the windows and door locks were a little buggy. All and all still awesome for a car almost 10 years old. I took care of her so she still looked good. **Update 11-2016 car still going strong...being used by another family as a vacation car when they are in Florida....stays in garage rest of the year...
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Mazda 5 has Zoom Zoom
Trentonhodges, 11/21/2006
2006 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
This is car is just the right size for all my needs. The seats fold down to create more room than I ever expected and when they are up they give me extra space for my girls and their friends. The great thing is that it drives and parks like a car while giving me the space of a larger size minivan or SUV.
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140,000 miles Minimal issues
140000 miles, 06/01/2010
2006 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
Purchased with 80,000 miles on it. Love the handling, hated the excessive camber in the rear causing this car to eat tires like crazy. Got a set of camber compensator links for a 3 (same suspension) and installed them myself, then had the car re-aligned. These are designed for when you lower a car they allow enough adjustment to get the camber back to spec. I used them to fix the camber issue and have not had an issue since. The car still handles great. Just had the AC die. Repair cost $750 from an honest local shop. Only Mazda parts are available to fix the AC. Make sure you shop around. Fun, quick, roomy and reliable. It even tows a motorcycle trailer while getting 24 mpg. Dump your SUV!
I love this little van
robinnola, 09/18/2014
2006 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
22 of 26 people found this review helpful
I am very sad I don't see more Mazda 5's on the road, because this is a terrific car. Mazda doesn't seem to advertise them on the TV or radio, and I didn't even know they existed until I was car shopping and saw it in a newspaper ad. I will not own another car because this model is perfect for me. I'm single and own a home and I can pretty much load anything into this car that a truck could carry. Ladders, Christmas trees, cabinets, 30 bags of mulch...friends. It is zippy and I don't find the acceleration slow--maybe I'm not that kind of driver. It turns on a dime and at 75k miles, I've not had a single issue with the car. Loads of room for me and my cats when we travel to PA from LA.
Excellent car for a growing family
Paula, 11/13/2006
2006 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
We purchased this car because we had our third child on the way. It has been terrific! The seating configuration is very flexible and works well. We took one long trip across country with the car and it was great. The girls loved it. It has decent storage, though that goes away with the third row of seats up. It will be tough to get everything in on our next trip, but the small size outside and the large size inside is great for now.
It was nice in the beginning beginni....
sridout, 12/09/2009
2006 Mazda 5 Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I just turned mine back to the dealership after 100000km. I need to say in the beginning it was really nice, in the end I couldn't wait to get rid of it. I replaced all of the shocks once. I was about to replace my 2nd set of rotors and I am not heavy on the brakes. The dash board cover around the radio scratched easily. Car hung up on snow. Tires wore fast and where expensive to replace. The locks on the sliding doors were replaced twice. Rims sat outside the tires so if you touched the curb you grind the rims. Over all build quality was lacking. The best thing about the car was the stereo.
Not a keeper
alissimo, 04/21/2010
2006 Mazda 5 Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Car started out ok but after the miles wore on, its deficiencies wore thin. 1) Oil changes were a pain with 7 10mm bolts to remove the splash panel to get at the antiquated canister oil filter. 2) It comes from the factory with negative camber on the rear wheels: this will insure that the insides of your tires will wear out prematurely and render you tires unsafe in less than 25,000-30,000 miles. 3) Electric locks cannot be relied upon & fail regularly. Lousy GPS! 4) This is a fairly new model, replacement parts (cv boots, axle) are nearly impossible to find aftermarket. The dealer has such huge markup that I left my car up for weeks on jack stands until I finally found an aftermarket part
watch out for electrical gremlins!
nslimm, 03/25/2009
2006 Mazda 5 Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Bought new 06 GT 5 speed manual. I really enjoy driving this van and I get great mileage. But during cold weather the e-brake doesn't work all the time and the dealership has tried to fix this 6 times. They have now replaced the calipers on one side only. Also, the headlights flash on and off on their own. I live outside the city so it really is noticeable on the highway when the headlights turn off for two seconds or more. They cycle through 9 or 10 times on and off so it looks like I am warning of a police radar trap ahead! NOT FUNNY! My last trip through the mountains the headlights turned off 34 times over 300 miles.
Bought Brand new in Jan 2007 Let me tell you what I know to date!
goodnplenty, 07/11/2012
2006 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
The tires are rediculous on this car, you have to rotate them with EVERY oil change because this car only requires you to get an oil change every 5,000-6,500 You cannot get non Mazda Shocks on this car and apparently noone but Mazda can seem to get the shock to work for than a 8months even if your machanic gets the shocks from mazda. I put after market shocks on my car from 2 diff. mecahnics and they both busted a block down the road. then they replaced them with Mazda shocks and they worked for a while, now Im waiting to see if Mazda will warranty the one that isnt good less than a year later. I drive my car about 60 miles a day back and forth on the Turnpike mostly highwy
Glad to be rid of!
Dennis, 11/02/2015
updated 05/08/2017
2006 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
12 of 16 people found this review helpful
Don't buy. Expensive to maintain. Took time to get part. Had horrible trade value
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too many problems within a three years
No more mazdas, 01/04/2010
2006 Mazda 5 Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
We have had too many alignment problems with this car. Very loud noise coming from rear-checked but never taken care of. Tires go flat, alignment never done correctly and caused tires to go out over any bump and every bump in the street can be felt and heard.We have approximately 100,000 miles on the car. Each time we have had a flat tire we were told it was because of the alignment. One day our right passenger door wouldn't open at all. Once we opened it, it would not close so we had to tie it down so that we could drive home and we were 4 hours away from home and the temperature was 20-25 degrees. This car has not been what I thought it would be. Very dissatisfied with it.
1 Month Test Pt. 1
the_hero87, 03/12/2011
2006 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Had the car for about a month. I'm taking a trip next week from WI to Washington D.C. I'll write another review when I get back. I bought my 06 Mazda5 with just over 82K miles. I've driven about 1,000mi and I haven't had anything happen with the car that I feel makes this vehicle any less than a 5/5. The couple of things I noticed where: I had to pop in one of the plastic fillers where the fog lights are, as mine doesn't have that option and it popped out. I also did notice that, no, it isn't the best in the snow. But it's a 4 cylinder wagon, WHAT DO YOU EXPECT!? But I know with a good set of snow tires, she'll do just fine. Ample fuel mileage, about 23cty, 28hwy.
A complete package
Hector, 12/06/2006
2006 Mazda 5 Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I was hesitant to buy this vehicle, but a child on the way so needed to make the mature decision. This vehicle is practical with sliding doors. The tires (Toyos) are weak, so I changed them out and the handling has dramatically improved. overall this is a very sensible vehicle.
my Mazda5
jessica, 11/06/2006
2006 Mazda 5 Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Just what I expected it to be. Great handling, great look, exact amount of room for my family, fun to drive and a great gas mileage and great price for my budget.
A Great Station Wagon for Winter Fun
Skiier4, 01/02/2008
2006 Mazda 5 Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I drive extensively on snow and ice in northern Minnesota so winter performance is important. I switched to Nokian WR All Weather tires which improved summer performance, reduced road noise and made the car a complete joy to drive in the winter. I am running Mobile1 which improved winter starting and fuel economy slightly. Controls are good but are easy to bump with gloved hands. Ventilation is fair. Accelerator pedal space is tight for a boot. Overall the vehicle has been very flexible and reliable with a few warranty items including exhaust heat build up, rear sliding door locks freeze, cold weather squeaking over a bump (TSB 02-007/06) and fuel gauge calibration.
Fun Machine
Jerry, 12/20/2006
2006 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This high wagon is outstanding. Slick exterior design and the interior is great. I enjoy the way it drives and it's fun to switch gears on the auto/manual stick shift.
One of a kind
dad39, 01/02/2007
2006 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
After the birth of our second child we needed more room but not a street-tank. The M5 is in a class of its own. The five speed with a cold-air intake has plenty of power. We generally get 2 MPG over the EPA rating. For what it cost we don't care about the kids trashing it and can still make college fund payments.
Cheaply-Made Piece of Garbage!
Jenny Ondioline, 07/13/2010
2006 Mazda 5 Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
Let's see, first off the remote locking system lasted, at most, for 6 months. It no longer works properly and the dealership had no idea of how to fix it. Secondly the tire wear -- which so many people have already described. Car's a little over 4 years old and needs its second set of replacement tires. Thirdly, the AC and air vents mysteriously blow hot air at me no matter what settings I use. Fourth, I hit a pothole and blew the transmission system, which was fortunately covered by Mazda. However it took Cooley 3 weeks to fix it. They went to put the new transmission into the car, and dropped it. Had to order a new one. Piece of crap from a shoddy dealer. VERY disappointed. Never again!
Still enjoying it!
Shawn B, 09/29/2010
2006 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this car brand new back in July of 05. We have had minor issues with it, but I still enjoy driving it. We brought it back to the dealership for a faulty lock, and bushing noise. The dealership did not fix either problem. Even with its issues I still like it. We recently picked up a used 2007 Odyssey and the thing is absolute garbage. I look forward to driving the Mazda now.
Just purchased!
mazdaman21, 08/05/2011
2006 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Just purchased this vehicle used from a Chevy dealer. They broke the key, so all I have for now is a key that flips out and no remote access for lock/unlock, but have a new key on order ($250). The car sounds like a tin can when starting up, not sure if that is normal or not. I also have to complain about the WEAK a/c. I live in Louisiana where it has been over 100 degrees the past two weeks. Turn the air on high and it barely does justice. I love driving to work in this micro-van, I do about 70-75. Until I hit a bump, it sounds like it is going to fall apart. I have read about suspension issues, so I am going to have the dealer check it out. Overall, the looks got me on this!! Love it!!
2006 Mazda 5 - Not for Canadian Winter!
Robert, 01/16/2006
2006 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car is not made for Canadian winters! After 15 minutes of idling with defrost on, interior of windows need scraping. Moreover in cold cold weather the door latches freeze. There is no way this car was ever tested for performance in Canada in the winter. I dislike the car and will sell it ASAP because I would rather take a loss on a car that will give me heartache than go through the heartache.
Would buy again except for the dealer
Chris, 06/08/2010
2006 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I'm very satisfied with the car. It's the right size, the only problems we've had were early model year problems and though annoying were quickly fixed by Mazda. It is starting to show its age though. Rattles are starting, the suspension does not seem as tight as it once did and fit and finish are being to show some age and the effects of two kids. The tires that Mazda put on the car were terrible and had to be replaced after 20000 miles. Replaced these with a decent set of tires and the wear on them is much better. Though the probably still wearing much more quickly than reasonable. It has enough power and is kinda fun to drive. If the dealership was better I would consider another Mazda
Not the car for you if you live in a winter climate
mnmomdriver, 01/17/2011
2006 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
When I 1st got this car I loved it. Now that I've driven it for 2 years I have had it. My biggest complaint is the seat belts. I have had to replace 2 seat belts because the reciever has just come apart. I would hate to be in an accident because I have no faith that my family would be safe. When I called Mazda they would not replace the 2nd one because it wasn't under warranty. They obviously don't care about safety. I also have issues with the tires & the snow. Even with the snow tires you can't get traction because of all the snow pack. I am also quite disappointed with the gas mileage. I was hoping to get at least 27 mpg but actually get about 21 mpg.
True Cost to Own
True Cost to Own, 06/28/2009
2006 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
By adding the price and the projected cost of ownership the Mazda5 came out #5 for the lowest cost of ownership behind Kia Spectra, Nissan Versa, Hyundai Accent and Pontiac G3. The Mazda5 is a much better vehicle and has many more standard features than any of the above similarly priced vehicles. It's also one of the cheapest cars to insure. According to Consumer Reports the Mazda5 is the most overlooked vehicle in the industry. There's nothing else like it. Not even Kia Rondo can compare to it.
terrific combination
nat, 12/22/2006
2006 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My only gripe is that the engine averages 26-27mpg on my mixed loop. The same engine gives 32 hwy on the Mazda3, but Mazda chose a different ECM chip on the 5. Bummer, would have been nice to get the better mileage at least on the stick shift, where the engine has ample power even under load.
BAD TIRES!
nlhjacob, 08/03/2009
2006 Mazda 5 Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought this car because it had extra seats and fair mpg...in comparison to others w/ extra seating. The tires are awful! Should not be on this car. They were replaced at 19,000 miles. Got new ones, rotated once, took in to rotate again and was told that they can't be rotated because my rims are bent and that would cause steering wheel vibration (to be worse than it already is). Rims get bent from potholes because the low profile tires on this car do not protect the rims. The tires/rims on this Mini-Van make this car a very bad purchase. If regular tires were on it, it would be a pretty good car, but they're not so it is a very big mistake to buy a 5. It'll keep on costing you money!
Just What We Wanted
Jay, 08/10/2009
2006 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This was the perfect car for us, because of it's unique combination of space efficiency and economy. I also wanted a standard transmission - which is not available on any traditional, larger minivan. Power is adequate, but I believe the car would benefit from a slightly larger engine. I knew before buying that the AC was a little weak, so I had the windows professionally tinted at a reasonable cost. We've had no problem with keeping the car cool, even though - at least for the year we have - there are no ducts for passengers behind the driver. Our driving styles and routes are easy on gas, so the approximate 28 - 29 mpg we average is unlikely to be bettered.
Engine problems
Mary, 09/02/2009
2006 Mazda 5 Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Agree with other reviewers that battery was poor and had to be replaced early in the ownership. Also had problem with driver side rear door latch not closing in cold weather. Kept all service appointments with Mazda dealership, 80,000 km on car, and yet the engine literally fell out of the car while we were driving on the highway at 90km/h.... many parts scattered all over the highway and smoked pouring out. About 3 minute warning from the "check engine" light before this happened. Will not buy this car again.
A Family Car a Man Doesn't Mind Driving
AFAngryWarrior, 09/23/2006
2006 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
At first I told my wife there was no way I was getting a Mazda 5. It looked like a cross between a minivan and a station wagon. How would I ever show my face on the military installation driving what looks like a minivan. I decided to test drive it though figuring it would drive like a minivan and we could finally stop talking about the Mazda 5. Wow, was I wrong! It drives like a Mazda RX8. I got on the highway to see what it could do, popped it over to manual and off we went able to pass anything that stood in my way. Even did a little stop sign challenge with a Mustang who never knew what hit him. This definitely isn't your typical family car!
Zoom Zoom with Room
Grant, 09/20/2009
2006 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased our Mazda5 with 30,000 miles on it. A year and a half and 50,000 miles later, I am as pleased with it as the day I drove it home. I traded in a Ford Windstar in hopes of finding something more reliable and fuel efficient for our 5 member family. The Mazda5 handles well and musters a bunch of zip out of its 4cyl engine. It is much more of a sport wagon than a minivan and is enjoyable to drive.
Wow, what a good car for a great price!
mazda5_4_me!, 09/06/2005
2006 Mazda 5 Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Touring Model comes with a huge standard equipment list, I just needed to add the automatic, with leather wrapped AutoStick. The one touch open moonroof, 17" alloys, low-profile Toyo tires, body painted side sills, mirrors and rear spoiler, projector head lights, clear rear tail lights, stunning styling, perfect paint. Interior is high quality fabric, 6 seats, lots of storage and drink holders, Auto climate control A/C, 225 watt 6 disk CD stereo with 6 speakers and controls on leather tilt/telescope steering wheel, cruise control on wheel too. Sliding side door opens wide for passenger entry. A joy to drive with ABS 4 wheel disk, 4 wheel coil independent suspension. Buy one quick, waiting list soon!
'06 Mazda 5/Great Concept
Kelly, 03/07/2010
2006 Mazda 5 Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Purchased Touring 5 new in'06. 4sp ATM. Have 86,000 mix of city and hwy miles. Dealer serviced since new. Overall a great car to drive, very responsive. Great on gas at avg 26 mpg. Tire wear has been a problem, even with reg interval rotations, balance and alignments. Will be needing a third set of tires soon, and they are expensive. Not much traction in snow. Easy to get in and out of. Seats are not very comfortable for long drives. Sub par interior fit and trim. Great sound system...drowns out noise from "cupped" tire rumble. Overall a great little van, but more suited for tooling around town than for taking road trips. Would buy again if the tire wear issue were addressed.
A Nice Surprise
Jim, 05/01/2009
2006 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Looking to save on gas, I traded my Ford Explorer in for my Mazda5, and haven't looked back. I have 4 kids, so the seating was a must. Being a man, I didn't want a minivan, and this was the perfect crossover (?) for my needs. I've had the car for a full year and just over 10,000 miles now. The absolute best feature is that this micro machine drives like a car. I didn't want the spongy van-like drive like in my wife's Grand Caravan, and this car definitely responds when driving. It is a sporty 4-cyl engine and has no problems at all in the city or on the highway. I added window tint all around to defend against Florida summer heat, and the car always draws people's attention. Love it!
Impressive Car!
JB, 08/25/2008
2006 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've come back from a long trip. I drove over 800 miles in just two days on the highway. MPG is 29.8 (impressive), very reliable, strong, solid, quiet, powerful, fun to drive, nimble handling, fuel economy is amazing!!! (29.8 MPG, but, gas tank is a little bit small). Pretty big interior cargo space. I confidently recommend this Mazda 5 to everyone. Thanks Mazda.
Good for a few years....
carrobbi, 10/01/2011
2006 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 30 people found this review helpful
First, I really, really enjoy driving this car! Had it almost 2.5 yrs. We are a family of 5. (Kids are 2,4,6yrs)Have few overall complaints, the biggest being driving in snow: it doesn't. It goes NOWHERE in snow. Never experienced anything like it before. Regarding tires, our local mechanic put the new ones on (since we've owned it, we've replaced just once) and told us that we'd have to make rotating them a priority in order to help with wear. He suggested once every other oil change. (So, every 6,000 miles.) This car looks good (esp with sunroof), gets good MPG, great sound system, gets around easily. Other moms tell me frequently they love my "can" (Car/van)!!
The Little Strato Blue Wagon That Could
Davicho, 11/12/2008
2006 Mazda 5 Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my MZ5 used with 41000 miles which is a little more than normal but seemed very well taken care of. I sold my 2003 Honda Accord Coupe and bought it to replace it, and I do not regret it one bit. I totally love this little wagon. Sporty in and out, awesome handling, peppy, room for six or fold up the seats and have an enormous carrying capacity. Love the slider doors, although many people including my sons tease me for driving a minivan, nonetheless, all the attributes this wagon brings to the table over compensates for the mini-van label, I prefer to call it a "Sport Wagon". My average MPG city and highway combined is a steady 22-23 and I have gotten 28- 29 on pure highway driving.
2006 Mazda 5 Sport
06SportDrvr, 05/22/2009
2006 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I believe this is a great vehicle for young families. The third row seats are essentially jump seats for kids. You can cram people back there for very short drives only. Very easy to drive, but be warned the seats are very firm (Mazda explains this as being "sport seats" - decide for yourself). The driver's seat now has multiple squeaks within the seat, starting to drive me crazy. I get 24-25 miles per gallon, with a mix of city/highway driving which I think is poor for a 2.3L 4 cylinder with an automatic transmission. Perhaps a bigger engine or 5 speed automatic transmission would help. Shame on Mazda for not properly advertising this vehicle - could probably double sales.
Great Buy
Karen Winters, 01/02/2008
2006 Mazda 5 Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love the way this sport wagon handles. Hugs the road and responds well. I call it my "mini" mini-van.
Madza5 Workhorse
Tom, 02/08/2008
2006 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I use my Mazda for hauling my Arts and Crafts booth and products. With the seats down, there is about as much room as a normal minivan. The one major complaint I have about the vehicle is the fact it gets extremely hot in the summer and the air conditioning takes a long time to cool off the back of the vehicle. Another issue is the door locks. My son has a 2002 Focus, a much less expensive vehicle, and the doors lock automatically after putting the vehicle in gear. Last issue is the remote entry system... terrible, terrible, terrible.
Big enough, small enough...
Jay, 08/25/2008
2006 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We purchased this car 2 years ago because it was the only car of it's description sold in this country - smaller than a minivan, but with great space efficiency and the availability of a manual transmission. Pros: Space efficiency, smooth shifting manual transmission, unique exterior, loads of head room, better gas mileage than a minivan. Cons: While we've found it adequate (with tinted windows), AC could be stronger. Engine strains a bit - contrary to report elsewhere, you will NOT get higher than 31 or 32 mpg even under ideal conditions. We average about 28 mpg. Original tires wore out way too quickly (about 20,000 miles).
At Dealer Constantly
Dan, 11/10/2008
2006 Mazda 5 Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Well, I was hoping that this vehicle would be perfect for my wife and kids. At 1st you think it should be with the long list of features etc. However, we have had nothing but problems. Have had the struts upfront changed 3 times in 25,000 miles, wind noise from the drivers side door is terrible, the locks have stopped working 4 times. Have had to change key fobs 2 times. The steering column has had to be changed twice because it would slide in and out with zero effort. The rear doors have had to change the locking mechanisms inside because they stopped working. The dealer told me that the car did not have an alarm after the passenger side mirror was broken over night by a thief.
Regretting decision to buy the Mazda5
taeleen1, 02/24/2008
2006 Mazda 5 Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
So far, I have to say it is just ok. Biggest complaint is very poor climate control, poor kids are cooking in second and third rows. Second big issue is the key that costs nearly $300 to replace if lost or damaged, with no alternative. To top that off, the key is manufactured mainly of plastic, which is just too easily broken. I feel like I am walking around with a porcelain egg or something, if I drop it will it break, yikes! Overall I would go back to my crowded Pontiac Grand Prix or even the gas guzzling Durango. Serously regret the decision to purchase this vehicle.
Mazda continues to lead the pack
chicagoaverys, 07/10/2005
2006 Mazda 5 Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
As someone who makes it his business to drive a lot of cars out there, I remain very impressed with Mazda. The Mazda5 is a lot of fun and a lot of functional. I can't wait to to get aftermarket toys. The car doesn't need it, but with Mazda always focusing on the individual, instead of bland mass appeal, like some other imports, it should be fun to tweak. My only problem was having trouble deciding between the Mazda3 five door and the "5". They both have a lot of positives. It is just nice to have a crossover vehicle for those of us who don't want to move into an SUV and aren't willing to give up the fight and settle into a minivan. The "5" is perfect for my family of 4 and a 90 lbs dog.
New Mazda 5 Sport M5
MrGary, 07/11/2005
2006 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I purchased this car on 7 July and so far everything is great. I have almost 200 miles on it but have not had to purchase gas just yet so I don't know how the MPG will be. It is fun to drive and has plenty of room and the sliding back doors make access easy and you don't have to worry about them opening on the street side. The antilock brakes and engine immobilizer make it better for insurance. Over all a very well built car or minivan if you prefer.
Mini Van??
Collin, 12/05/2008
2006 Mazda 5 Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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We have found the car to be the perfect car for us. Other than the tires wearing out @30,000 miles, premature death of the battery and 1 bad rear door lock actuator it has been reliable. I have loaded it full to go camping and mountain biking several times; it will lots of stuff, however the 4 cyl does struggle in the mountains when loaded. MPG is great wife gets 24 around town. Doesn't drive like a mini van! Fun to drive.
So far so good
Daniel, 07/22/2005
2006 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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At first we weren't sure about getting a 4 cylinder minivan, but we were pleasantly surprised by the power/performance of the 5. My wife wanted a six or seven passenger vehicle, that was not some behemoth SUV. This has everything she wanted, and more (incl. moonroof, 6cd changer, airbags) for under $20k.
Awesome!!!
DrSpongklong, 07/26/2005
2006 Mazda 5 Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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Awesome vehicle. Un-minivan minivan. Sporty yet practical. Beautifully built yet affordable. Perfect size for small family. Power is just adequate. Very good suspension, quiet and very fun to drive. Made in Japan so it should be reliable.
Goes great with our RX-8!
HottieMWF34DD, 07/23/2005
2006 Mazda 5 Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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Replaced our Protege5 with this, it is awesome and much better than any of the minivans on the market. We didnt want the lousy gas mileage of an SUV either. It also looks so cool next to the RX-8... both in black, which is the only way I like it... once you go black you never go back!
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22, 500K 06 Mazda5, 08/02/2009
2006 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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Had the car for 2.5 years. Really like the car. Agree with most of the other reviews, needs better tires, stronger A/C, 5th gear(overdrive)and interior light switch from drivers seat. Approx. 22mpg city/ 26-28mpg highway, thought I would get a little more. Overall satisfied with the car for the money!
Sport-car like - - - minivan wagon?
Alex, 08/12/2005
2006 Mazda 5 Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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Wow, what a car!!!!!!! Originally, looked around and found wagons with only 2 rows of seats. Looked at minivans, they are too big and hard to park on the street. Gee, saw an ad and went to the Mazda dealership. It looks very very sporty in person. A test-drive made me fall in love with the easy-to-use navigator, little body roll for its side around corners, good acceleration & I like the sport-shift feature of the AT. Man, enough room for really 6 adults & lots of storages & cup holders. Even got leather seat as an aftermarket add-on. Really nice. BTW, nice mpg for my first 2 tanks. Gee, can't wait to get some nice 18" wheelers and spoiler lip!!!!! Mazda rocks!!