Mazda5 Owner's Quiz
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1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
Sport/Cardinal Red/AT/Popular Equipment Package, Wheel Locks, Mats, Cargo Net/
2. Whereabouts are you located?
LongIsland, NY
3. Is this your first Mazda?
Yes! I'm impressed!!!
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
Toyota Matrix XR
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Intelligent option packaging (read: value), Fuel mileage, Seating (3 rows)
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
Upgrade carpet, Upgrade plastics used for interior, 1 inch more driver seat travel (hard to do these things for current price)
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
HID Lighting, Window Tint, Diff locker
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Not one!
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
It's invisible, though one neighbor remarked, "That is a beautiful van"!!!
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
MiniMini!
11. What question did I forget to ask?
Sport/Cardinal Red/AT/Popular Equipment Package, Wheel Locks, Mats, Cargo Net/
2. Whereabouts are you located?
LongIsland, NY
3. Is this your first Mazda?
Yes! I'm impressed!!!
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
Toyota Matrix XR
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Intelligent option packaging (read: value), Fuel mileage, Seating (3 rows)
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
Upgrade carpet, Upgrade plastics used for interior, 1 inch more driver seat travel (hard to do these things for current price)
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
HID Lighting, Window Tint, Diff locker
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Not one!
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
It's invisible, though one neighbor remarked, "That is a beautiful van"!!!
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
MiniMini!
11. What question did I forget to ask?
the_saint said:
Hey what are you laughing at?! I can only hope that a limited slip for an AT will be made available, otherwise I'm going to have to rotate tires with every oil change.
Now that you have had you HIDs installed for some time: any updates or comments? What vendor did you purchase them from?
Thanks,
1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
Touring/Whitewater Pearl/Automatic/Nav
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Northern, VA
3. Is this your first Mazda?
Nope. Owned a 2004 Mazda3 hatch and a 1993 Ford Probe GT (MX-6 with a different body)
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
The Odessy and the Sienna
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
1. Smaller than the full size mini-vans but seats just as many
2. Fun to drive (compared to the Odessy and Sienna)
3. gas mileage
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
1. more hp
2. 5 speed auto
3. a touch screen nav system
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Apart from tinting the windows...probably not. It's the wife's daily driver.
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Yup, a total of 2
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
space wagon
11. What question did I forget to ask?[/QUOTE]
Touring/Whitewater Pearl/Automatic/Nav
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Northern, VA
3. Is this your first Mazda?
Nope. Owned a 2004 Mazda3 hatch and a 1993 Ford Probe GT (MX-6 with a different body)
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
The Odessy and the Sienna
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
1. Smaller than the full size mini-vans but seats just as many
2. Fun to drive (compared to the Odessy and Sienna)
3. gas mileage
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
1. more hp
2. 5 speed auto
3. a touch screen nav system
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Apart from tinting the windows...probably not. It's the wife's daily driver.
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Yup, a total of 2
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
space wagon
11. What question did I forget to ask?[/QUOTE]
a10thunder
Member
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- Mazda5
1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
Sport, Carbon Gray Mica, Auto, Popular Equipment Package
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Washington DC
3. Is this your first Mazda?
Yes
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
Either Honda Element or Subaru Forester
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
1. Value (good powered I4 van for under $20k)
2. Made in Japan
3. Practicality (3-row seating, sliding doors)
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
1. More power! Either turbocharged engine or V6
2. Aux audio input
3. 5-speed auto tranny
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Tint windows
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
I haven't seen one while driving on the road. There was one that parked next to me at the local Costco.
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
- Very practical.
- Rear end is ugly.
- You're driving a minivan!
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
It's a mini minivan.
11. What question did I forget to ask?
Q: If this is your first Mazda, would you buy another one?
A: I'd consider a Miata for my mid-life crisis.
Q: Would you buy another Mazda5 when you're done with the current one.
A: If they kept the same size, price range, and handling characteristics while improving the engine and transmission.
Sport, Carbon Gray Mica, Auto, Popular Equipment Package
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Washington DC
3. Is this your first Mazda?
Yes
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
Either Honda Element or Subaru Forester
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
1. Value (good powered I4 van for under $20k)
2. Made in Japan
3. Practicality (3-row seating, sliding doors)
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
1. More power! Either turbocharged engine or V6
2. Aux audio input
3. 5-speed auto tranny
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Tint windows
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
I haven't seen one while driving on the road. There was one that parked next to me at the local Costco.
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
- Very practical.
- Rear end is ugly.
- You're driving a minivan!
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
It's a mini minivan.
11. What question did I forget to ask?
Q: If this is your first Mazda, would you buy another one?
A: I'd consider a Miata for my mid-life crisis.
Q: Would you buy another Mazda5 when you're done with the current one.
A: If they kept the same size, price range, and handling characteristics while improving the engine and transmission.
World of difference between a locker and an LSD (semantics). LSD would be practical.cabbie said:
As for the HIDs they're great. The only gripe I have is that the contrast between lit and unlit (at the cutoff) is too great. I'm not sure how to explain it, but you can see great until the cutoff, everything beyond that is dark.
With the regular lights you can see beyond the reach of the lights better. The HIDs are still worth it IMO though.
Got the HIDs from here link, I have the 7000K burners.
the_saint said:
Thanks for the link. Perhaps the extra brightness from the HID is causing your pupils to close some what. If this is occuring vision in the shadows would certainly suffer.(dunno)
As for the lockers: I've moved to the Mazda from my 4x4 Pathfinder - still have to adjust.(boom07)
gunslinger13x
Member
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- 06 Mazda 5 Touring
1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
Touring - Red - Auto - Sirius Sat Radio - Nav Sys
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Antioch, Ca
3. Is this your first Mazda?
No - RX3, B2000 and a couple of GLCs
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
Mazda MPV - VW Toureg - VW Vanagon - VW Eurovan
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
3 row seating in a sporty package - auto trans w/manual control - I don't look like a Soccer Dad while driving it
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
Something other than black interior - power sliding doors - rear backup camera - Why does europe and japan get all the fun stuff???? AAAARRRGGHH!
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
AutoEx lowering springs and chassis braces (on order thru CorkSport)
Cross Drilled/Slotted Rotors front & rear - DVD and 4 head rest monitors(in process of hiding wiring) - gas cap holder(done) - backup sensors or camera
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Nope
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
A lot of blank stares - What's that?
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
3/4 scale minivan
11. What question did I forget to ask?[/QUOTE]
Touring - Red - Auto - Sirius Sat Radio - Nav Sys
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Antioch, Ca
3. Is this your first Mazda?
No - RX3, B2000 and a couple of GLCs
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
Mazda MPV - VW Toureg - VW Vanagon - VW Eurovan
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
3 row seating in a sporty package - auto trans w/manual control - I don't look like a Soccer Dad while driving it
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
Something other than black interior - power sliding doors - rear backup camera - Why does europe and japan get all the fun stuff???? AAAARRRGGHH!
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
AutoEx lowering springs and chassis braces (on order thru CorkSport)
Cross Drilled/Slotted Rotors front & rear - DVD and 4 head rest monitors(in process of hiding wiring) - gas cap holder(done) - backup sensors or camera
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Nope
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
A lot of blank stares - What's that?
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
3/4 scale minivan
11. What question did I forget to ask?[/QUOTE]
1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
Touring - Carbon Grey Mica- Manual
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Vancouver, WA
3. Is this your first Mazda?
Yup!
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
Ford Freestyle; Nissan Quest
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
3 row seating in a sporty package - 3rd kid on the way - Has potential to look pimp...of course, after some modifications
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
Arm rest for the passenger seats - AWD - small turbo
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
AutoExe body kit (thru CorkSport, I live 2 minutes away! Yes way), drop when aftermarket shocks/struts become available, 19's
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
No
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
It's a Sporty Car/Minivan, what exactly is it?
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
Wagon w/sliding doors
11. What question did I forget to ask?
Who would be interested in meets?
Touring - Carbon Grey Mica- Manual
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Vancouver, WA
3. Is this your first Mazda?
Yup!
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
Ford Freestyle; Nissan Quest
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
3 row seating in a sporty package - 3rd kid on the way - Has potential to look pimp...of course, after some modifications
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
Arm rest for the passenger seats - AWD - small turbo
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
AutoExe body kit (thru CorkSport, I live 2 minutes away! Yes way), drop when aftermarket shocks/struts become available, 19's
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
No
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
It's a Sporty Car/Minivan, what exactly is it?
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
Wagon w/sliding doors
11. What question did I forget to ask?
Who would be interested in meets?
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- 2006 Mazda 5 GT 5spd
1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
Platinum Silver 5 Speed GT (cabpatch)
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Victoria, BC, Canada
3. Is this your first Mazda?
Yep, but used to drive Mother-in-law's '85 323GT
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
Legacy, Forester, Mazda6 wagon, Hyundai Tuscon, Kia Sportage, Matrix
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
6 seats, easy to get in and out (back problems), value of options/safety to cost
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
Power sliding doors, passenger armrest, cargo net, cargo cover, tinted windows, cup holders to take square juice boxes, heated seats, MP3 player, removable seats.... I know its more than 3 but that's my entire list
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
window tint, roof rack, hitch, MP3 Player, cargo net
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Yes, but its taken me awhile to get to this thread. We've had ours since July and there are a few around town - at least 6 that I've seen.
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
Everyone thinks I'm rich and are floored when I tell them what I paid.
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
We just call it "The 5" - even the kids don't think its a van. We had a monster Ford Freestar during the first week of the recall - I think the 5 would fit inside the Freestar (uhm) so the 5 is the perfect size!!
11. What question did I forget to ask?
10 was perfect!
Platinum Silver 5 Speed GT (cabpatch)
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Victoria, BC, Canada
3. Is this your first Mazda?
Yep, but used to drive Mother-in-law's '85 323GT
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
Legacy, Forester, Mazda6 wagon, Hyundai Tuscon, Kia Sportage, Matrix
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
6 seats, easy to get in and out (back problems), value of options/safety to cost
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
Power sliding doors, passenger armrest, cargo net, cargo cover, tinted windows, cup holders to take square juice boxes, heated seats, MP3 player, removable seats.... I know its more than 3 but that's my entire list
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
window tint, roof rack, hitch, MP3 Player, cargo net
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Yes, but its taken me awhile to get to this thread. We've had ours since July and there are a few around town - at least 6 that I've seen.
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
Everyone thinks I'm rich and are floored when I tell them what I paid.
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
We just call it "The 5" - even the kids don't think its a van. We had a monster Ford Freestar during the first week of the recall - I think the 5 would fit inside the Freestar (uhm) so the 5 is the perfect size!!
11. What question did I forget to ask?
10 was perfect!
1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
Touring - Whitewater Pearl - Automatic
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Honolulu, HI
3. Is this your first Mazda?
No - Had a 88 MX-6 GT
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
Subaru Legacy station wagon, Nissan Pathfinder, & 2007 Hyundi Santa Fe
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
4 cyl - saves gas compared to our old Kia Sorento, seating flexability, unique looks and my wife liked it.
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
Arm rest for the passenger seats, more storage spaces, larger sunroof, more power, wider wheels, brigher interior lights & leather seats.
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
18" wheels (either rx-8 or work), sub woofer, and a body kit
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
I have only seen 4 or 5 on the road here on Oahu.
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
Is it a van? Kinda small for a van.
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
It's a wagon....
11. What question did I forget to ask?
None
(wiggle)
Touring - Whitewater Pearl - Automatic
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Honolulu, HI
3. Is this your first Mazda?
No - Had a 88 MX-6 GT
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
Subaru Legacy station wagon, Nissan Pathfinder, & 2007 Hyundi Santa Fe
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
4 cyl - saves gas compared to our old Kia Sorento, seating flexability, unique looks and my wife liked it.
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
Arm rest for the passenger seats, more storage spaces, larger sunroof, more power, wider wheels, brigher interior lights & leather seats.
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
18" wheels (either rx-8 or work), sub woofer, and a body kit
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
I have only seen 4 or 5 on the road here on Oahu.
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
Is it a van? Kinda small for a van.
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
It's a wagon....
11. What question did I forget to ask?
None
(wiggle)
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- 10 MS3
1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
Sport/Carbon Grey/Auto/No options.
2. Whereabouts are you located?
San Diego, California
3. Is this your first Mazda?
No, I had a Protege 5.
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
Subaru Forester XT
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
It's rare, 6 seats, new family member coming soon.
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
Passenger side armrest, Better gas mileage, Leather Steering Wheel standard on Sport model.
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Mild Mods- lowering, 18" wheels, sway bars, tint, and a couple more suprises. No engine mods.......................maybe
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
No
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
Just looks and some suprised faces when they see six seats.
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
It's a mini-minivan.
11. What question did I forget to ask?
Are you modding VIP Style, JDM, Ricer or Pure perfomance?
VIP Style
Sport/Carbon Grey/Auto/No options.
2. Whereabouts are you located?
San Diego, California
3. Is this your first Mazda?
No, I had a Protege 5.
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
Subaru Forester XT
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
It's rare, 6 seats, new family member coming soon.
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
Passenger side armrest, Better gas mileage, Leather Steering Wheel standard on Sport model.
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Mild Mods- lowering, 18" wheels, sway bars, tint, and a couple more suprises. No engine mods.......................maybe
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
No
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
Just looks and some suprised faces when they see six seats.
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
It's a mini-minivan.
11. What question did I forget to ask?
Are you modding VIP Style, JDM, Ricer or Pure perfomance?
VIP Style
S
Stargazer
1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
Silvergreen automatic Touring with Nav system
2. Whereabouts are you located?
New York
3. Is this your first Mazda?
No, we have a 1991 Mazda 626
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
Pilot, Magnum, Element, Mazda 3, Mazda 6
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
It's a Mazda, it's affordable, and it's roomy.
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
A bit more hp, XM radio, better tires
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
We'll probably tint the windows.
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
No.
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
Everyone loves it. People who know me laugh and say that I finally found a sleeker, faster, better driving Colt. (I had a Colt for years.)
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
I think it's in a class by itself, so I'll go with MAV.
11. What question did I forget to ask?
I think you got them all. Great job!!!
Silvergreen automatic Touring with Nav system
2. Whereabouts are you located?
New York
3. Is this your first Mazda?
No, we have a 1991 Mazda 626
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
Pilot, Magnum, Element, Mazda 3, Mazda 6
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
It's a Mazda, it's affordable, and it's roomy.
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
A bit more hp, XM radio, better tires
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
We'll probably tint the windows.
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
No.
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
Everyone loves it. People who know me laugh and say that I finally found a sleeker, faster, better driving Colt. (I had a Colt for years.)
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
I think it's in a class by itself, so I'll go with MAV.
11. What question did I forget to ask?
I think you got them all. Great job!!!
1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
Stellar silver Touring, auto
2. Whereabouts are you located?
SE Michigan
3. Is this your first Mazda?
No - Mz6
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
Malibu Maxx (too small, no cargo area), another Taurus wagon (Ford killed it)
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Had a Taurus wagon, loved the room for stuff, huge. Ford killed the wagon in '05, didn't want a boring minivan. The 5 came out at the right time, right size, right price.
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
Heated mirrors, auto headlights, L & R armrests on all seats, 5 or 6 speed auto
more power (180?)
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
18" Rims
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
A few around here
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
Absolutely nothing!
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
Microvan
11. What question did I forget to ask?
Stellar silver Touring, auto
2. Whereabouts are you located?
SE Michigan
3. Is this your first Mazda?
No - Mz6
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
Malibu Maxx (too small, no cargo area), another Taurus wagon (Ford killed it)
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Had a Taurus wagon, loved the room for stuff, huge. Ford killed the wagon in '05, didn't want a boring minivan. The 5 came out at the right time, right size, right price.
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
Heated mirrors, auto headlights, L & R armrests on all seats, 5 or 6 speed auto
more power (180?)
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
18" Rims
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
A few around here
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
Absolutely nothing!
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
Microvan
11. What question did I forget to ask?
1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
Phantom Blue Touring 5-speed. No options.
2. Whereabouts are you located?
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3. Is this your first Mazda?
Do the rotary pickup we had when I was a little kid, or my younger brother's used RX-7 count?
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
Uh... We sort of looked at an MPV or an older Quest/Villager. We were looking for seating for 6 or a wide car (wide rear seat). Most likely we'd have bought nothing or maybe a used SAAB 9-5 wagon or Chrysler 300M.
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Seats 6, size, price, SLIDING REAR DOORS, slightly better economy than a van. No, I don't always obey the rules
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
We like it how it is. Perhaps an armrest for the front passenger. The engine turns awfully fast at 80mph (or higher), but I guess that allows for not having to downshift all the time. I REALLY hope they don't push the price up. We wouldn't have bought it if it wasn't this price.
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
No.
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
No, but one from the local dealer was parked in the Costco lot one day.
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
They really like it.
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
I'm not much into buzz-words. However, this is the Blue Ghost Car, according to my 3-year-old who calls it that after my wife said something about how a phantom is a ghost.
Phantom Blue Touring 5-speed. No options.
2. Whereabouts are you located?
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3. Is this your first Mazda?
Do the rotary pickup we had when I was a little kid, or my younger brother's used RX-7 count?
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
Uh... We sort of looked at an MPV or an older Quest/Villager. We were looking for seating for 6 or a wide car (wide rear seat). Most likely we'd have bought nothing or maybe a used SAAB 9-5 wagon or Chrysler 300M.
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Seats 6, size, price, SLIDING REAR DOORS, slightly better economy than a van. No, I don't always obey the rules
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
We like it how it is. Perhaps an armrest for the front passenger. The engine turns awfully fast at 80mph (or higher), but I guess that allows for not having to downshift all the time. I REALLY hope they don't push the price up. We wouldn't have bought it if it wasn't this price.
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
No.
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
No, but one from the local dealer was parked in the Costco lot one day.
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
They really like it.
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
I'm not much into buzz-words. However, this is the Blue Ghost Car, according to my 3-year-old who calls it that after my wife said something about how a phantom is a ghost.
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