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4.13 out of 5 stars

ONLY 3 row US vehicle w/ manual tranny!

Dave, 09/23/2008
2008 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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Perfect for a small family. If you're worried it won't do for the family vacation, don't fear! With the cash you save in purchase and fuel over a minivan you can rent a minivan if ever you need to!

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Just What I Needed

Dnice35, 08/28/2009
2008 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
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I have a newborn and before purchasing the Mazda 5 we had a mid-size sedan. It was a hassle to put the baby in and out of the car. We bought this car for the following reasons: 1. good gas millage 2. comfortable for the baby 3. design, So far it has met our expectations. We are more than pleased with our purchase.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

A Godsend

mde83, 09/25/2008
2008 Mazda 5 Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
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Bought my Copper Red Mazda5 Touring in February. Traded a 2 door sports car. In early March I had a motorcycle accident and really messed up my foot. Have been on a walker ever since (not for much longer hopefully). Anyway, the 5 has been a Godsend. The sliding doors let me get in and out easily with my walker and all. And easily carried my wheelchair around and still had room to haul the groceries. Great utility+good looks! I've had no problems to date. My fuel economy is not great (21ish) but I still cannot think of another vehicle I would rather have. After I got mine, my cousin fell in love with it and bought one. And my father is going to pick one up this weekend

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5 out of 5 stars

Love this Family car!!!

Angela, 08/30/2009
2008 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
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Love, Love this car and it has been over a year now that we are driving it. I needed a family of four type of car with room for more kid passengers or grandparents on trips. This car was it! I did not want a large minivan and needed better mileage for my long trips on highway to visit family. Some reviewers complained a little about the road noise, I don't notice it at all. I previously owned a V6 pontiac grandAm and the Mazda 5 satisfies the need for pickup and speed. Drives great! The only thing I wish I did when I was getting the car was get one with a roof rack. It would be so useful on long family vacations.

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5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Choice!

henrob, 08/02/2008
2008 Mazda 5 Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
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When my daughter decided to go to college in-state, we had enough funds to get her a new car for school. We decided the car should last her 10 years, so tried to figure out the car that she would love now as well as 10 years from now. Looked at 2009 Matrix, 2008 RAV-4, 2008 CR-V. Choice was RAV-4 UNTIL she drove Mazda 5. Fun to drive, seat layout, and cargo space won her over. The after-thought car became the obvious choice. She absolutely loves everything about it. About $2000 cheaper than the RAV-4 made me happy. She made a great choice.

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