Recent content by PolarBear

Thanks, interesting reading. It would be nice to see the similar review for I4 versions.

Would you mind to share insurance company name you are with? We're with Bel-Air. I've checked TD insurance, RBC, ING, PC Insurance. All of them were giving me quotes even more. No, we're not that young ;-)

Recently I had a chance to check mileage with 100% city and 100% highway. So results are city 10.8L/100km or 21.7 mpg hwy 7.5L/100Km or 31.4 mpg

We definitely got ripped off here in Canada. 1900 per year with 1K deductible and no tickets or any violations.

My mechanic said that read pads on Mazda 5 wear very fast.

Just called my insurance company and they said the increase was due the rating for Mazda 5. They couldn't say what specific factor was increased (theft or number of accidents etc.)

I got renewal papers and premium for my Mazda 5 went up almost 6%. Though I'm not sure if it's related to Mazda 5 insurance rating or usual greed by insurance company.

Interesting why Mazda decided not to include trip computer even to GT when Mazda 3 GS and GT have it.

Thanks. Any words about canadian packages? Another review: http://www.popularmechanics.com/blogs/automotive_news/4265019.html From Edmunds: We drive a four-cylinder car equipped with the six-speed manual and it's just as enjoyable. The clutch take-up is easy to modulate and the shift lever...

95% city driving heavy traffic returned me 11.2 L/100 KM or 21 MPG.

I was expecting a little bit more power and mileage from the new 2.5L engine. I'll wait for a hatchback if it ever happens.

Like any other car here. But I'm curious how did manage to improve mileage for manual tranny. Is it possible to tweak our 06-07 models

I have 06 5spd as well and I'm getting 19-20 mpg having 100% quite heavy city driving. Considering it's winter I don't think it's too bad. Highway mileage it great close to 30 mpg.

I think it's just a typo in the canadian specs. There is no way canadian Mazda 5 is more efficient than US version:)

Recently got my worst mileage ever 14.2L /100 - 16.6 mpg It was 100% city driving stop and go, a lot of snow. Very often moving 20km/h. And this is for 5MT.