Used 2009 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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I like it, but with reservations
jay_gloab, Philadelphia, PA, 07/09/2013
Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
21 of 23 people found this review helpful
Overall I like but don't love this car. I like its compact dimensions but wish it was bigger inside. I think when it's paid off I'm going to get a small four-door economy car to be my daily driver and a used full-size minivan for when I need to haul more people or more stuff. It's easy and relatively fun to drive, and fairly economical - I get ~30mpg on the highway. It has been mostly reliable, but I've just had to have the rear shocks replaced for the second time in under 50,000 miles, which appears to be a common problem.
Ok for what it is
blue, 11/15/2010
Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
If you are looking for a functional second vehicle this is a great option. Minivan features without a minivan feel. Build quality is definitely cheap, and absolutely consider getting this only under warranty. Driver comfort is an issue for me (6'2"), my large foot (size 15) does not fit on the gas pedal, i need to push it with my toe. It's my wife's car and she is 5'10 and loves the car. In cold weather (-20C), intake manifold control runners were getting stuck due to cheap plastic composite materials that seem to be unavoidable these days. In hot weather, sway bar bushings caused terrible creaking, just annoying noise. Excellent service from dealer/Mazda for both issues
Expected better gas mileage.
starbright, 06/03/2011
Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
We have had our Mazda 5 for 2 yrs now. We aren't happy with the car. The gas mileage is very poor-only 23 mpg highway and we live in the Canadian Prairies so don't have alot of hills. The cable for the manual shift went out on me right before I went on the highway-scarey!! It was covered and we were told it was "unusual". Then, my power steering pump went as I was driving into the Mazda car lot to find out about a strange noise I had. The service center was very kind and replaced it right away at no charge since there was a recall (get yours replaced!). I love the concept of the car. But we must have a 'dud' and are looking at replacing it soon.
This car is more than a family mini van!
ARP, 02/18/2009
Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I might be one of the only reviewers I have read (and I've read TONS) that does not have a family yet! I am almost thirty and was looking for a bigger car to accommodate more people in the future but also wanted something portable, fun to drive, with great gas mileage. I stumbled onto this car at the Mazda dealership and loved it. I had been interested in a Honda Fit, CRV, or a RAV4. This car was the perfect compromise. My test drive proved this car to be much superior than those I had test driven. My only fear was that I would buy a "mini van." I think this hip car needs its own category. Perhaps call it a giant hatch back. Either way, I love it, and it suits my needs.
The Perfect car for us!
rough'n'tumble, 07/09/2010
Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
We were getting around in a compact car, but when we bought our own house and adopted a 90 pound dog, our compact wasn't working anymore. We are also outdoor people who love to go camping, so we needed a car with room for all our rig and our dog that could put up with some rough terrain. The Mazda5 was the perfect choice for us and we don't have any regrets. We paid $17,500 for it.
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