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Used 2008 Mazda 5 Consumer Reviews

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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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3.88 out of 5 stars

Re-evaluation

jc, 10/05/2008
2008 Mazda 5 Grand Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
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I read a lot of reviews about this vehicle from different websites and after some test drives, we bought this vehicle. I like the features but I totally dislike the stiff leather seats and the stiff ride. The road noise, harshness and vibration are pronounced. We used to have an 05 Toyota Sienna and this is not even a mile close to the comfort of it. This vehicle does have its strengths too but riding comfort is not one of them. I tried the other trims later, the sport and the touring with fabric seats, for comparison and they ride way better than the GT with leather, but still not even close though to the Sienna that I used to have. If I could just turn back the clock...

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Fun and useful all in one package!

5For5, 10/10/2008
2008 Mazda 5 Grand Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
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We traded our Honda Pilot earlier this year for the Mazda5. The Pilot is a great car, but it's not the best if you're short (5'2") like me for getting children, groceries, and strollers in and out. The 5 is awesome! It has tons of room for a wagon or my bike plus room for the children. They can open the doors and get in themselves which is a blessing. And it's so much fun to drive. It's the best part of going to work. :) I haven't enjoyed a car this much since I had my beloved old Escort.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best 6 passenger... period

TampaRon, 12/05/2007
2008 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
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I love this car. It is by far the most under appreciated car on the road. Even though it's been out for a while people look at it and don't know what it is. It's fun to drive, economical, practical and sporty enough to have fun in the mountains of NC which I visit often. The adjustable second row seats are great.

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