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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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4.13 out of 5 stars

A Fun Ride

Joe Fagan, 06/30/2008
2008 Mazda 5 Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
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Shopped around extensively, came back to the 5. Have a family of 5, 2 tweens, 1 teen fit just perfect. Good for new families and existing. Parked the Suburban for now. Have had the 5 for two months and cannot keep the wife out of it. For you guys that don't want to be seen in a mini van, this is the way to go. Great value for the price.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great small van

Meesha1, 07/28/2008
2008 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
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This is our first minivan. We are very happy so far. The handling and comfort are great. The list of standard features is exceptional - cruise, power windows and doors, steering wheel controls etc. The air conditioner will blow you away - very good. The front and curtain side airbags protects everyone in the vehicle.

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4 out of 5 stars

Perfect Size

kb, 10/18/2008
2008 Mazda 5 Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
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My wife and I bought a Copper Red Touring model just two weeks ago, after I spent almost a full year researching the 5. We have two young boys and only occasionally need to carry extra passengers, so this vehicle will be perfect for us. We leave the third-row seats folded flat, and it provides more cargo area (and more versatile use of that area) than a typical sedan. I find the ride rather comfortable -- a little stiff on pavement seams, but I think that's a deliberate trade-off Mazda made to achieve the sportier handling in line with its corporate image. And it does handle very nicely. This is our first Mazda, so we're hoping it will be as reliable as the Hondas we've had. So far so good.

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