Mazda5 Owner's Quiz

[BlueThunder]

Hello everyone, this is my first post on your forum. I'm from Quebec, one of the oldest members ClubProtegeQuebec.com. I convinced my to swap the 2000 Neon for a M5.

I'm taking delivery of my 5 in the next couple of days but I can answer most of those questions.

1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
2008 GS / Stormy Blue Mica / AT5 / AC

2. Whereabouts are you located?
Saint-Jean sur Richelieu, 20 minutes southeast from Montreal, Quebec.

3. Is this your first Mazda?
No. Actually, this is my third. I had a 1992 Protege and I'm still driving my 1999 Protege LX

4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
Pontiac Vibe, Toyota Matrix and Kia Rondo. Cargo capacity and fuel economy were the main criterias. ''Fun to drive'' was on my list though.

5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
The zoom-zoom. For the weight, it handles well. Just before I testdrive the 08 M5, I drove a Pontiac Vibe. That became a no brainer that Mazda was the way to go.

6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
- My '08 tail lights, the 06-07 looked better IMO.
- The stupid ''cold air duct'' for back seat. Was that so complicated to put some heat there also?
- I wish the cruise control could have been available in the GS.

7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
May be a SRI, front bumper lip, fogs, cruise control.

8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Each and every day. In Quebec province, Mazda sells half of canadians ''5'' .

9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?Can't wait to get opinions from family, friends and colleagues.

10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?I bit of everything I guess. I love ''monospace'' name like they say in Europe.

11. What question did I forget to ask?I think that this is my longest first post on a forum. I think I will enjoy this place.

 

[mde8965]

1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
2008, Copper Red, Touring, auto trans, cargo cover, cargo liner thrown in by dealer

2. Whereabouts are you located?
Central Florida -- Tampa Bay area

3. Is this your first Mazda?
No, 3rd, priors were 1987 RX-7 and 1998 Miata

4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
Honda CR-V, Toyota Rav-4, Mazda 3

5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Size/fuel economy quotient
Bang for the buck - much better than others
Looks/styling - Unique, sporty yet mature

6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
MP3 disk compatability - even the cheapest KIA has this
Shouldnt need to have GT to get Nav and bluetooth (I hate leather seats)
Choice of sand/grey or black interior with every exterior color

7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Yes, minor -- tint, powered sub, splitter or lip for front

8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Probably -- never paid attention until now, but have not seen any since I got mine - 5 days ago

9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
Mostly "You sold your Infinity G35 for that?!?" and "That's a smart car" and "That's pretty cool looking for a mini-van"

10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
Microvan probably fits best

11. What question did I forget to ask?
age/sex/kids -- paint demographics of average owner

 

[Esprit]

1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?

2008 GT, Galaxy Grey Mica, AT, Leather, Hood Deflector, Rear Bumper Step Plate, Tinted Window.

2. Whereabouts are you located?

Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

3. Is this your first Mazda?

No.

4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?

MB B200, Honda Element, Volvo S40 and V50, Subaru Outback or Toyota Camry Hybrid

5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?

Price, Look, Space, The Drive, OK in Gas and Not a Minivan.

6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?

Bigger Sunroof (All the way to the back), HID for Canadian, DSC, 4 Wheel Drive.

7. Do you plan to make any modifications?

HID

8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?

2 per day, no 2008 yet

9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?

Good Space, Good Looking but look like a van.


10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?

Is a MAV with Crossover Wagon

11. What question did I forget to ask?

Age Group. I am mid 30 with a Wife and a 2 1/2 year old little girl plus a small dog

 

[BOCjer]

1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
GS / Silver Metallic / 5sp / Automatic Air Conditioning

2. Whereabouts are you located?
Burlington, Ontario, Canaduh

3. Is this your first Mazda?
2nd Mazda - have a 1991 MPV

4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
Mazda 6 Wagon or Kia Rondo

5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
1) Roominess
2) Fuel economy
3) A little bit of the Zoom Zoom

6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
1) High pressure spray nozzles for the headlights
2) Removeable second row seating
3) Plastic surface behind the third row (like toyota Matrix)

7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
1) MUST get better tires (stock Toyo's are lousy so far)

8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Many

9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
Cool looking car
Why did you buy a mini-van????

10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
It is the only people mover with a stick

11. What question did I forget to ask?
How are you today?

 

[pick41]

In an effort to learn more about new Mazda5 owners, I created a little quiz. Please answer only if you have bought a Mazda5:

1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
- Mazda5 / Cardinal Red Mica / AT / Touring Edition
2. Whereabouts are you located?
- 20 Minutes south of Indianapolis, IN
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?
Suzuki XL-7, Honda CR-V, Pontiac Vibe, Honda Element
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
- Price, looks, price
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
AWD, Arm rest for Pass Seat, Better MPG
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
- Yes, tint, vent visors
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? Most have really liked it.

10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what? Mini-Minivan

11. What question did I forget to ask?

Not Sure

 

[barryWest]

1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
GS / Stormy Blue / Auto / A/C, cruise, roof racks, tinting to be done in spring

2. Whereabouts are you located?
ottawa

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?
Pontiac Vibe, Honda fit. Not sure.

5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
1) Price
2) Fuel economy
3) 3rd row seats

6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
1) Slightly more room for left foot when driving
2) Cup holders in the back for the kids
3) Regular intermittent wipers instead of auto sensing

7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
1) Tint windows
2) Winter tires
3) Decent all season tires when the Toyos wear out (which probably won't be long)

8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Yup

9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
Holy minivan. Sliding doors?? It was only how much?

10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
By today's standards, its a mini-minivan. However, its almost the same size as the original dodge caravans, so that tells you something about how massive 'mini' vans have become.

 

[dfskinner]

1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
2006, STELLAR GREENSILVER METAL / 4-SPEED AUTO OD TRAN 2W FWD

2. Whereabouts are you located?
Virginia Beach, Va

3. Is this your first Mazda?
No

4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
Not sure, MazdaV was a good deal, (purchased used)

5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Color, gas misslage, good deal,

6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
Arm rest on passanger seat, left side
Extended armrest on driver's seat on right side (not long enough for driver to relax arm


7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Yes, putting external Sirius in now.....

8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Yes

9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5? People like the car, lots of compliments....

10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what? Everyone states they like my crossover vehicle......

11. What question did I forget to ask? I'll think of something later...... oh yea, What do you expect to get/give to this site? I'm here because I have some questions and what to share the experience..... What other vehicles do you own? 1999 Mercedes ML430, 1992 Toyota Tacoma, 2006 Infinity FX-35, and now a 2006 Mazda 5.......

 

[telcotech]

In an effort to learn more about new Mazda5 owners, I created a little quiz. Please answer only if you have bought a Mazda5:

1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
Basic Blue /Touring / AutoTran /Moonroof

2. Whereabouts are you located?
Chelmsford, Ma.

3. Is this your first Mazda?
Nope. It's hers though. I love my 2K6 Miata

4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
CRV / Rav4 /CX-7

5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
She liked it/ My honey loved it after the test drive/ She let me buy my Miata last year!

6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
IPod conn/

7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Not really

8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Only one, at the dealer

9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
They want to know what it is. They think I debadged it, like my Miata!

10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
It's a convertible! but not a ragtop.

11. What question did I forget to ask?
What year is your M5..(new 2007)(RTM)

 

[dann & misti]

1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?

Touring /Galaxy Gray Mica/Black / 4-speed auto OD transition / FWD Engine:2.3L DOHC I-4



2. Whereabouts are you located?
Rockwall, TX (dallas burb)

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?

Kia Rondo, Jeep Compass


5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Size, 3-rows of seats, sliding doors

6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?

auto locking doors when in gear, stereo base level, gas cap on left.


7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
add roof rack, window tint

8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
yes. Neighbor sold her old SUV on craigslist just like we did, bought the same thing. Pulled up next to me at a stop sign and said "nice car" this morning. lol. Seeing more and more.

9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?

see above! one single guy at work laughed at me for having a wagon, but i said "but it's a wagon with a personality"

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?

what kind of gas mileage are you getting? 28mpg combined!

 

[Zenderfall]

1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
White/Auto/Touring

2. Whereabouts are you located?
Covina, CA

3. Is this your first Mazda?
No. I had a 1991 red Miata (manual) for 13 years

4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
Nissan Frontier, RX-8, Mazda3 hatch, Pontiac GTO. All of these vehicles are close in price range I'm looking at in the wholesale used market ($10,000 - $15,000). (I used to be a used car dealer)

5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Holds six, lots of cargo room, versatility

6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
iPod connection, left armrest for front passenger, and another set of armrests for second row (those features came in '08)

7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Aluminum shift knob, handbrake handle, already tinted, already changed radio, changed speakers to Infinity Reference

8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Yes, but very few

9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
stare a lot

10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
It's a sportvan. Take a sports car and a minivan, put them together and you get this.

11. What question did I forget to ask?
What year and is yours new/used....2007 used, paid $13,100.00 for it.
Also, are you married, have kids?
No, and no. Probably the only single guy here with a Mazda5

 

[kiew118]

1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?

White GT, Manual with Leather, window visor, sunroof visor, all weather floor mat, hood reflector and cargo net.
2. Whereabouts are you located?

Edmonton, AB, Canada

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?

Honda Fit, Honda Element (SP?), Toyota Matrix, Nissan Vesta

5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?

It's small and compact, perfect for family of 3 of us, love the gas mileage performance.

6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?

Full automatic electrical power slidding door, front lower lip spoiler, Rear view camera
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?

Yes, only minor modifications , Spoiler , front lower and rear lower lip. Wheel + tire
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?

Yes, only a fews

9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?

Nice car? wait! Nice van? wait! Nice wagon? haha what is it?

10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?

Finally it's a JDM Minivan drive like car, minivan doesn't have to be huge and v6 engine.
11. What question did I forget to ask?[/quote]

Mazda5? premacy? what is mazda5?

 

[remarquian]

1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?

07Mazda5 Sport AT Silver with tinted windows, the Popular equipment package and roof racks

2. Whereabouts are you located?

Denver, Colorado USA

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?

I was sold on the M5 from the get go, but we looked at the Kia Rondo and Sedona, Toyota Sienna.

5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?

1) able to hold my wife & I and my three kids, ages 4, 2, and one due in September.
2) the fuel economy & small footprint.
3) the sliding doors.
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6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options available for it, what would they be?

1) Better organization of the storage in the front rows [less cupholders more cubbies].
2) Arm rests for every arm in the first two rows.
3) Five Speeds (I have a bit of 08 envy).
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7. Do you plan to make any modifications?

add an after market stereo with a USB slot and a mirror with compass, temp and auto dimming.

8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?

yes, one exactly like ours.

9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?

Most people like it.

10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?

A microvan.

11. What question did I forget to ask?

How do you like it? We really like it. It's zippy, handles well and gets the job done economically.

 

[NISMOrob]

1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?

2008 Sunlight Silver Sport, 5M, Sill Ext, Auto dim mirror, 6 disc, spoiler.

2. Whereabouts are you located?

SF Bay Area CA

3. Is this your first Mazda?

Nope, 03 Protege5 in sunlight silver also.

4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?

Honda Odyssy, Sienna, anything w/ 6 or more seats.

5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?

6 seats, MPG, Price, sliding doors and that we have always liked the 5.

6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?

Manual trans for the higher trim levels, really wanted DVD and HIDs. EDIT Rear heat!!! and vents for the 3rd row.

7. Do you plan to make any modifications?

Window tint only.

8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?

Yes, But have yet to see another 08.

9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?

Friends and family that have seemed it like it.

10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?

Its the mini-mini van that drives/parks/uses gas like a car

11. What question did I forget to ask?

where is the Mazdaspeed version?????

 

[sharks]

1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?

Mazda 5, Galaxy Grey/ Manual 6-speed 2.0 L / Sunroof included but nothing we can add as an options (its fixed)

2. Whereabouts are you located?
Chongqing, China

3. Is this your first Mazda?
No, had a mazda capella way...way back.

4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
Ford S-max, Honda Oddysey, Mitsubishi outlander, and some Chinese local car.

5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
1. Price
2. Mpg (or kpl in my case),
3. 6 + 1 seats.

6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
1. DVD player
2. Second row AC should be available in China.
3. The small gap at the front row between the transmission and the cup holder (maybe this is only Chinas' version)

7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
yes, but at the moment very limited modifications opportunity in China

8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
No, in my city Mazda 5has been limited to 2 - 4 cars per month.

9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
So far everybody thinks is a nice and smooth car.

10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what? Wagonny Van

11. What question did I forget to ask?
hmm... oh, over here the car is called 6+1 seater where the middle seat has a foldable middle chair. Is that the same case in the US or Europe? I cannot help stop thinking because I say in the pitures in this forum, the middle seats has a n armrest in the middle.

 

[P2K]

1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
GT, sunlight silver, auto, black interior, leather, hid, foglights, compass auto-dimming morror

2. Whereabouts are you located?
Killeen, TX

3. Is this your first Mazda?
This is my 5th consecutive Mazda. Mazda5, 5th Mazda? Coincidence? lol

4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
The CX-7 was my only choice until, while at the dealer, my wife looked over at a Mazda5 and asked, "Hold on, what's that?" (uhm)

5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
1. With gas prices as they are, I needed another 4-cyl car
2. More practical than my Mazda6, plus it was on it's last leg
3. Sporty, aggressive look

6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
1. Power outlet for 2nd and 3rd row. Luggage compartment outlet is pointless.
2. Bose stereo for the GT
3. Sunroof should be optional for GT

7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Yes. Stereo, wheels, springs, the usual.

8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Yes, not often

9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
"This is REALLY nice, but why a minivan?"

10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
I say microvan, but I get minivan from others

11. What question did I forget to ask?
Nothing that I can think of

 

[themagni]

In an effort to learn more about new Mazda5 owners, I created a little quiz. Please answer only if you have bought a Mazda5:

1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
2007 GT , Galaxy Gray, Manual 5-speed, normal GT options. It's a new 2007. That's not a typo.

2. Whereabouts are you located?
Victoria, BC, Canada. Bought from a Vancouver dealer due to the price difference.

3. Is this your first Mazda?
Yes. It's also my first new car.

4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
I'm not sure. The Kia Sedona wasn't very good. Maybe we'd have just spent the money on landscaping.

5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Fuel economy, good reviews, good driving experience, layout versatility.

6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
MP3 compatibility. Better mirror adjustment. Comfier shift knob.

7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Maybe. Upgrading the stereo, LED lighting, window tinting, etc. Once the warranty expires I might change the display LEDs to a tri-colour system with changeable colour balance. But then again, I probably won't.

8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Several. One about 2 km out of the dealer, one parked in the Tim Horton's we stopped at for Ice Caps.

9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?

"Hey, that's nice.", and "wow, this is really cool".

Also, "noo van!" from our 2-year-old.

10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?

The Mazda5 is all of these and none of them. The classifications are meaningless. Japanese vehicle. Zen. Meditate on this.

11. What question did I forget to ask?

What vehicle is it replacing? A 2002 Pontiac Sunfire.

 

[szwakon]

1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
2008 GT , Galaxy Gray Mica, 5-speed AT, everything but navigation.

2. Whereabouts are you located?
Quincy, MA.

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?
Kia Rondo, Jetta Sportwagen, Ford Escape Hybrid.

5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Excellent handling, fuel economy, versatility.

6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
MP3 , power seats, +20HP.

7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Nav system + speakers

8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
a few

9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
that's great car, etc

10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
Sport microvan

11. What question did I forget to ask?

What vehicle is it replacing? A 2006 Hyundai Sonata V6.[/QUOTE]

 

[Mimi1970]

1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
2008 GT, Galaxy Grey, Auto with leather. *sigh*

2. Whereabouts are you located?
Richmond,BC, Canada.

3. Is this your first Mazda?
No, Had a mazda MPV along time ago.

4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist? Kia Rondo but it wasn't cool enough.

5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5? 1)Can fit in my kids, 2)fuel economy. 3)Feels like a sports car. Zoom, Zoom.

6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be? Have missed anything yet.

7. Do you plan to make any modifications? Not sure yet. I have only had it a day. Love it the way it is.

8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet? All the time. I have been coveting them.

9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5? Who cares!!

10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what? My sports car.

11. What question did I forget to ask???
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[DocMagoo]

1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
We bought a used 2006 GT , Carbon Grey, 5-speed manual transmission. It has everything except navigation for that year's model.

2. Whereabouts are you located?
Chilliwack, B.C.

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?
We weren't considering any other vehicle as we had our minds pretty much made up. We liked the Toyoto Prius, but it wouldn't seat over five people.

5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Fuel economy, dying minivan, sporty feel and look.

6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
MP3 connection, the crappy OEM Toyo tires, shuffle on the 6 CD player.

7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Not really modifications, but replace the tires and purchase the roof rack and a cargo carrier. Won't put in HID until I find out the legality of it here in B.C.

8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
MANY!

9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
What a versatile car! It is a car?!

10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
Not exactly sure but it sure looks better than my Toyota Echo.

11. What question did I forget to ask?

What vehicle is it replacing? A 1994 Plymouth Voyager...the original minivan platform![/QUOTE]

 

[parker313]

1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
2007 Mazda5 Touring - automatic
Micah Blue Phantom
Added the moonroof wind vent and that's it

2. Whereabouts are you located?
Pinehurst, NC

3. Is this your first Mazda?
Yes

4. What other vehicles were you considered
Toyota Rav4 with third row option

5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Better third row
Price
Fuel efficiency

6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
Front passenger arm rest
5th gear in automatic trans

7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Added tint to the windows, but that's it

8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Yup - more and more frequently

9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
Curiosity mostly - lots of very positive feedback

10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
microvan

I researched third row vehicles for nearly a year before I bought my Mazda5. I wanted something that wasn't insanely expensive and that had a third row. At the same time, I also wanted something a little *different* - not like every other minivan or SUV out there. I bought it in May 2007.

I LOVE my Mazda5 - there is no other car I'd rather have at this point in time.