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4.88 out of 5 stars

Loving the 5 III

Johnny, 02/17/2010
2008 Mazda 5 Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
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Now with almost 20,000 miles. At 46 years old, I still love my little run about, though I have been told it doesn't fit my "image". I don't care, it's still fun to drive. Works great for our two kids and still don't know anyone else who has one. I like being exclusive. A covered console is still high on my list of wants, no privacy. I also wish it was traction control equipped, but believe the 09 or 10 now have it. Still drive it fast and like the ZOOM ZOOM. Would buy another one in a second! Chevrolet is going to build a competitor called the Orlando. Oh, also wish the sliding doors were power.

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5 out of 5 stars

I love this car.

fieryspirit, 03/11/2009
2008 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful

With two babies, I love the fact that there are sliding doors. It's sleek design makes me feel like I am in a space shuttle. :) The fabric is easy to clean. I live in a small town with no highways, so driving around I get 29-30 mpg...which is awesome!! The price was decent too. Never thought that I would own a Mazda...went to buy a Nissan truck with my husband and saw this vehicle and fell in love. I am so happy that we bought it. Plus, the Mazda version of AAA is really reliable.

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2.88 out of 5 stars

It thinks it's a van... but it's not

dee, 11/20/2008
2008 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 3 people found this review helpful

Thought it would be a smaller alternative to a van, bought it when gas was $4.00+. It is way too small, can haul 6 people/4 with stuff, but not both. Cons: non-lighted mirrors, small useless cubbies without lids, industrial looking fabric, door ajar light doesn't specify which door, gas cap is very hard to get off, wimpy horn, can't close windows with car off, small sunroof, would switch volume with placement of radio change buttons (don't change volume often, but you always change stations, add on/off button), cubbie under middle seat can't be accessed while driving, sunshade is too short-useless, light in truck have off/on/door, armrest must be up to access back.

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5 out of 5 stars

So far so great

bepc, 02/09/2008
2008 Mazda 5 Grand Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is a great vehicle that allowed me the full blown feature packed vehicle I wanted for the price I could afford. It's been pretty great for the 600km I have driven it for. With the hills and hwy (Vancouver BC) and slushy rainy sunny weather we have had since I got this thing, it handles very well, although I have not put it to any real heavy duty testing as it's just a baby, lol.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Good sport wagon

Stillageek, 04/04/2008
2008 Mazda 5 Grand Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I refuse to use the "M" word, I call mine a sport wagon. I was looking at a Toyota Matrix and Scion XB. The 5 cost less and has more room. We have no kids, but we like the utility and versatility. I bought the gt without nav. Coming from an acura tsx I only lost power seats, dual a/c, traction control, stability control and the need for premium gas. I love this thing. I can't believe I have gone 16 years of driving without sliding doors. The engine and power is kind like the TSX....enough for everyday with a little extra for fun.

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