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4.38 out of 5 stars

Suprisingly fun to drive van!

tristanboy, 06/11/2013
2008 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Bought this car used. Currently around 34,000 miles. Averaging around 24 mpg mixed. Car has a decent amount of pep for around town, lacking in passing power. Responsive 5-speed auto, with manual control. Love the space for 6, although if all seats are up there is small cargo space behind the third row. Clever packaging and storage with the huge glovebox and flip open second row bottoms. Love the armrests. Steering feel is lively. A bit of wind noise at highway speeds. Beware of suspension problems with the 5. I have noticed some creaking, look into it before buying.

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2.88 out of 5 stars

owned it 1 month & have tried to sell it

mary , 04/13/2009
2008 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful

Hate it, way too small, cheaply made, inside scuffs easily, only 2 choices for exterior color if you don't want the too light cream interior-ugly gray and too hot black. The front passenger seat is so small it's claustrophobic, useless trunk with 3rd row up, 2nd row barely fits 2 small kids and their back packs. The worst vehicle I've had in 35+ years of driving. My 13 year old van I got rid of for this car was far superior. AC is not intuitive. Car is too narrow to fit my soccer foldable chair in. I guess if you buy cheap,you get cheap.

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5 out of 5 stars

Own an 06 and an 08. Both are great cars

coolmazda5, 01/02/2008
2008 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Great car to ride and drive. Sporty feeling. Manual transmission available. Very decent fuel economy for a family car.

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5 out of 5 stars

Who would have ever thought!

3girlsmom, 05/31/2008
2008 Mazda 5 Grand Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I traded in a Lexus LS 430 for this Mazda5 and I don't miss my Lexus! I have 3 girls and the room is just perfect and the MPG is an addition plus. Very fun to drive, awesome turning radius, just the right amount of features, unbelieveable price, gas efficient... all to say my kids love it! If you are in the market, you will have to test drive this one. I have a feeling that the Mazda5 is going to gain popularity very quickly! I love the white on tan, the tan isn't too light, and the white is pearl... beautiful!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

A great small family car to own and driv

coolmazda5, 12/14/2007
2008 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I own a 2006 and a 2008 Mazda5s. The purchase experience process for the 08 was much better and easier due to the fact that the dealer was friendlier, less pushy, knew more about the car and knew how to drive manual. It also helped that I knew exactly what I was looking for and that it was available.

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