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Used 2013 Mazda 5 Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Mazda5 Grand Touring, so far I love it!

baltimorejim, 01/30/2012
2012 Mazda 5 Grand Touring 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful

I've had my Mazda5 for about a month now and I am really impressed with this vehicle. Since 1987 I only owned two cars, both were Honda Accords. This time around I wanted something different and I test drove a 2012 Honda CR-V (expensive), a Hyundai Tuscon (cheap interior) and a Toyota Rav4 (just didn't like it). Finally I test drove the Mazda5. It is a feature laden vechicle that is fun to drive and is "a lot of vehicle for the money". Working with Hertitage Mazda in Baltimore was the best vehicle purchasing experience I've had in 45 years of buying cars. The only downside I've found so far is that gas mileage is only average.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great car at excellent price

jcampo, 04/10/2012
2012 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful

Bought the 2012 Mazda 5 manual in April 2011. Over 13k miles and has been running great. Love the look, great acceleration. Love the siding slide doors for our two kids 16/12 plus dog. Third row seats have been used, but can't use them for a long trip. Trunk is small with third seats in use, but push them down and you have plenty of space for longer trips with family of four. Mileage averages about 27mpg city/hwy. On highway, best was 33mpg. Visibility to right blind spot a bit blocked, but other than that, this was definitely the best car for us. Excellent space, fun to drive, decent mileage, and we got a great price.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Car with Mini Van Features

jmr919, 02/19/2012
2012 Mazda 5 Touring 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful

We just bought the Mazda5 Touring 2012 and researched this car quite a bit. We did not really want a true minivan however this car was more like a larger economy car with minivan features. So far so good.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

The practical car for people who like to drive!

06scooby, 04/08/2013
2012 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful

We love our Mazda 5 with the 6-speed. After giving up our manual Subaru Wagon for a full size mini-van after having 2 kids, we came back down to the 5. We are manual transmission people & this was our only option, but we love it. Sporty and fun, and plenty of room for two kids. Could use a little more oomph, but we prefer driving a slow car fast. Great gas mileage & its pretty comfortable despite the factory tires. We would have like a more loaded version, but giving up the goodies was worth 3 rows & a stick shift. I even contacted Mazda & asked with a large deposit if they'd build me a Grand Touring with a 6 speed & they said no! :-(

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5 out of 5 stars

Built to last!!!!!

High Mileage Driver, 11/28/2016
2013 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
27 of 29 people found this review helpful

Simply built to last. I bought my 2013 Mazda5 Sport used in November 2013 with 6K miles on it. I drive 350 miles per day doing a delivery route. I now have 306K miles and had absolutely no problems. I replace the oil every 5K, transmission fluid 60K, brake fluid 60K, coolant 90K, PS fluid 90K, plugs 90K, and fuel induction cleaning 90K. Original engine and transmission run great. I still average 29.2 mpg making 15 stops along my 350 mile route. The car is rated at 28 mpg highway. I will buy another one if the ever gives up.

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