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4.5 out of 5 stars

My second review

TKLK, 05/27/2008
2008 Mazda 5 Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Have had the car for almost two months now. Still happy with it! Gas mileage has been 25 or 26 mpg mixed. No long trips yet. The car should have daytime running lights, automatic locking doors and rear tinted windows as standard features. Didn't realize it didn't have them when we test drove. Climate controls take a while to get used to - they are not very intuitive.

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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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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great buy!

Mike, 07/02/2009
2008 Mazda 5 Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

We bought this car as a family car just a few months ago and we could not be happier! We also looked around for sometime before we decided on the 5.

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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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2.5 out of 5 stars

Safety Hazard

AndyM, 07/24/2010
2008 Mazda 5 Grand Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 7 people found this review helpful

Less than 2 years old and the power steering failed with my wife and child in the car, rotors were replaced once as they were severely warped that affect stopping and are shuddering again, this is a piece of junk. Service costs are crazy and Mazda Customer Service is pointless - I'll never buy another Mazda. I'm off to get a Ford or Chrysler

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