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4.75 out of 5 stars

Impressive!!

marla, 04/24/2009
2009 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
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I am really enjoying driving this car. It is fun and gas saving!! I love how tight the steering is.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

uncontrolled steering wheel

egay, 03/19/2010
2009 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
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I love my mazda 5, roomie, like the art of engineering,not speedy but good to travel with the family, gas economical,and easy to drive too. But the problem i had encounter was when my car was on park with my engine running for 30 mins and just a sudden my steering wheel got tight with the steering wheel emergency sign went off,how about if it happens when my car was running on a speed it won't be safe for me and to my family.Talked to my dealer and have it check for safety tom.Just also found out that i was the second person who experienced the same thing on mazda 5.

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5 out of 5 stars

Beats a minivan/SUV for vacation!

Wiseguy, 04/04/2010
2009 Mazda 5 Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
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Just returned to OH from SC after a week vacation. Was an excellent ride going through the WV & VA mountains, sailing along highways with fast traffic flow. The ride was excellent in all conditions & speeds. Averaged around 30 MPG. Traveling with a 14- & 6-year old + 2 adults makes interesting packing but got all in and had view lines out the back still. Underseat stowage in the middle seats is excellent. The flat floor in 2nd row allows a bag on the floor for laptops, MP3's, etc. easy. Even sustained a rear-end hit from another car on HWY with only minor corner fender damage - no injuries. With bags out of car, 3rd row seating was useful for grandparents who met us there.

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5 out of 5 stars

Still Love to drive my MAzda 5

Mazda5 lover, 05/14/2010
2009 Mazda 5 Grand Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
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I got my Mazda 5 in October, 2009, and I have already put 21,000 miles on it. Just love to drive it everyday. Our 6 and 11 yr old girls particularly love the bucket seats that my 5 comes with. They said they prefer riding in my 5 than my wife's Lexus GS. Good acceleration and I average about 26-28 mpg which is a lot better than the SUV that I traded in. I have driven several different Japanese made vehicles in the past years, but this is my first Mazda. I truly believe that Mazda do make great cars like the old RX7s and Miata (which I had only driven, but never owned). I am planning to put in 150,000 miles on my 5 before even thinking about getting another car.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Fun Factor Vehicle

Drey230, 12/18/2008
2009 Mazda 5 Grand Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
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My wife and I have a newborn. We needed a second car besides our Corolla and agreed that the main requirement of a new car was the fun factor. This car is a lot of fun from playing musical chairs between cargo, people, and space, it's cool. The ride is pretty cool too! I agree with most that a few more horses under the hood would be nice, but I'm OK because I like my gas mileage low. Handles well & looks great! No one ever knows what a Mazda5 is when you tell them but once they see it and ride in it, they become fans! We are young parents and knew this was a great car for our family but it's also a hit with friends parents night off. Who said you have to drive a Scion or Mini to be cool these days.

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