6+ years old and lookin' good!

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Robotazky

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2009 Mazda5 GT

• May 25, 2015

• #1

Those are up sized 215/50/17 Michelin MXM4 tires. They look a lot better than 205's IMO.

Built Fall of '08 and purchased March '09. Just turned 65K miles.

Had a shock go out at 40K or so, and replaced the passenger motor mount at 60K or so. Recalled PS pump. Regular maintenance done by me, including tranny fluid dump and fill, two flushed early on at the dealer with stock fluid.

Other than two F-150 trucks I own or have owned, hands down best car I've owned. I'm guessing have had 25 cars. I think that says a lot for Mazda. In return for building a great vehicle, we're going to keep it until it's toast. May garage it for utility work and keep the thing forever.

 

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Vasy

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2012 Mazda 5

• May 25, 2015

• #2

Looks clean.

 

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FMJ 5

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• May 26, 2015

• #3

^x2!
I have the same color 08 model year, paint condition no where close to yours.

 

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Robotazky

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2009 Mazda5 GT

• May 26, 2015

• #4

FMJ 5 said:

^x2!
I have the same color 08 model year, paint condition no where close to yours.

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That my friend is what washing with Meguairs wax soap and waxing with their NXT wax does for you.

I'm a religious user of their products and have never been let down. I even use the NXT tire spray.

 

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Secondtyme

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2006 Mazda5 Touring

• May 26, 2015

• #5

That my friend is what LOW MILEAGE does for you My 06 in the same color with 193,500 miles on it does not look near as good either and I also worship at the altar of Meguiars. Like you, I plan on driving mine until I cannot physically keep it from falling to pieces under me. This is my second 5 and I love them to death....

 

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Robotazky

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2009 Mazda5 GT

• May 26, 2015

• #6

I thought over 10K miles a year is normal.

 

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Secondtyme

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2006 Mazda5 Touring

• May 26, 2015

• #7

I believe the national average is 15k a year, which i usually double (and last year tripled!!) So your van is above average in appearance and below average in mileage, both good things.

 

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Robotazky

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2009 Mazda5 GT

• May 26, 2015

• #8

I've had vehicles that I put 30K a year on. I've got a three year old Mustang with 12K. My cars always look new. I just assumed it was maintenance.

 

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Silentnoise713

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2008 Mazda5 GT

• May 26, 2015

• #9

Nice looking car, looks almost just like mine expect may be two years ago when it was new to me. Now it looks nothing like mine (dents, scraps). Makes me feel sad about my car but happy about yours .

Maybe it is just me (b/c I own one) but I find 1st gen Cooper Red owner to be more hands on types. Happenstance?

 

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Robotazky

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2009 Mazda5 GT

• May 27, 2015

• #10

IDK. My dealer had 13 identical ones to mine, even with Navi, remote start, and Sirius. It's hard to imagine all of those moms took care like I did.

 

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loosenut

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08 Mazda5 Sport, 10 CX9 Touring

• May 27, 2015

• #11

Good job on the upkeep Robotaz. The copper red has definitely grown on me since I bought mine. Wasn't my first choice. I wish my paint was as perfect as yours. I have surface scratches galore, some from my daughter drawing me a picture using a rock. I couldn't be too upset with her. Luckily no rust though.

 

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Robotazky

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2009 Mazda5 GT

• May 27, 2015

• #12

lol

 

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flcruising

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2008 Mazda5 Touring

• May 28, 2015

• #13

Beautiful Robotaz.
The one thing I miss about Lexington, is that it doesn't go straight from cold (OK, cool) to hot and humid with a guarantee of rain (and mosquitoes) every day. I haven't washed my vehicles in 2 months.

 

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drivenyam

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Mazda 5 Sport

• May 28, 2015

• #14

Nice man.

 

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Robotazky

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2009 Mazda5 GT

• May 29, 2015

• #15

Thanks for the comments. I've worked hard to keep it nice.

My wife detailed the interior today. It's even better than the exterior. Looks brand new inside.

 

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flcruising

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2008 Mazda5 Touring

• May 30, 2015

• #16

Robotaz said:

Thanks for the comments. I've worked hard to keep it nice.

My wife detailed the interior today. It's even better than the exterior. Looks brand new inside.

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How many seats do you have filled with kids?

 

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Robotazky

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2009 Mazda5 GT

• May 30, 2015

• #17

flcruising said:

How many seats do you have filled with kids?

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We don't let anyone live in it, so the seats aren't always occupied. They do frequently have kids, dogs, coworkers, and friends in them. It's hard to put a number on it.

 

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p h a n t o m

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2006 Mazda 5 Touring

• May 30, 2015

• #18

Looks good! Have you ever compounded/polish during the six years?

 

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Robotazky

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2009 Mazda5 GT

• May 31, 2015

• #19

p h a n t o m said:

Looks good! Have you ever compounded/polish during the six years?

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I have polished small isolated incidents, such as bird poo, but less than 1% of the surface.

No clay bar. I am tempted to break out the clay bar, but when waxed, the paint is very smooth. I don't think it really needs it.

I'm looking at it now and it has been rained on 2-3 times since I took these photos and I can barely see any spots. The wax has just done really well over these six years.