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4.75 out of 5 stars

"Enthusiast minivan"

Mike St., 11/05/2008
2009 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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We bought ours in September, sold a 2002 Town and Country LXi, traded a 08 Honda Odyssey in on that. We were looking for something affordable, kind of needed a 3rd row seat at times, better gas mileage. Our Odyssey averaged 16mpg, the T&C 17mpg. This car averages 23, we've seen 27+ highway. The 5 speed manual is as easy as it gets to drive. The suspension tuning is 2nd to none, sucks up all bumps with aplomb. Brakes are fantastic, steering response is spot on. As you would expect, acceleration isn't a strong point, it's about power to weight. Can't have MPG and HP it seems. We didn't like the 3's ride.

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5 out of 5 stars

Most Practical Vehical

Gordon, 02/05/2009
2009 Mazda 5 Grand Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
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Our other cars are Toyota Sienna and Honda Fit. The Mazda5 has most of "Best" plus more. It is as fun as the fit and as practical as the Sienna. The other car Mfg has them but they are afraid of image. We Mazda 5 owners like the image this car has.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Good, Not Amazing

miniMomma, 06/29/2009
2009 Mazda 5 Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
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I am really enjoying our new Mazda5, but I am not overly amazed. It is a very small mini van. Our small, umbrella stroller doesn't even fit! I know we will out grow this soon, but it is fun for now.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Fun to Drive, Excellent Value

Vicki, 07/19/2009
2009 Mazda 5 Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
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This a fun car to drive, easy to park. I like to be able to haul "stuff" and people. It works well with my teenager on trips, also easy for my mom to get in and out of. I am a fan of the captian seats and negotiated leather seats in my deal for ease of maintenance. Have taken 2 road trips, the seats could be a little more cushy driving for 12+hours and do not leave the AC in the rotating interior air position or the AC will "freeze up" and not work. You have to then let it "unfreeze." If I had read the owners manual more closely, it is in there. I can't see spending 25-30K on a vehicle, though not perfect, I think this is a great deal. I hope it lasts for many years to come.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

versatile mini

tadpole, 02/15/2009
2009 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
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I drove this car for about a month. The mileage for the first trip was weird. On the 400 miles highway trip, I got 37 mpg. This is far exceeded the manufacturer claim. On the last leg of the trip about 90 miles a got 22 mpg. This is really weird since it's all on highway with the same road and traffic condition. I cannot explain the wide discrepancy. The second trip on the same road, the mileage was about 33 mpg. The interior material is a bit on the cheap side. The plastic scratches easily and the cloth material is not up to standard with Honda or Toyota. I got this for $17.2k, I am not sure this is a good deal.

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