Mazda5 Owner's Quiz
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How about those damned oil changes????
1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
2008 Mazda5 Sport - Stormy Blue Mica 5 speed AT
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Johnson City, NY = Upstate
3. Is this your first Mazda?
Nope - had acouple of 3's
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
nothing else
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
6 seats, seating capacity compared to fuel economy, and I had some things left from the 3's, like Snows on 16" wheels, the Thule roof bars and box that fit.
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
Stability control, and availability of heated seats with cloth. OK
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
I will be installing a Kenwood Stereo form the 3 that does HD radio and Sirius.
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
A few, but I also like the uniqueness of the vehicle.
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
Too early - but so far we are telling everyone that it was a practical purchase so I can bring more people on vacations with us.
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
For me, its the most fuel efficient, fun vehicle that seats six but doesn't have all-wheel or four-wheel drive that I didn't want.
2008 Mazda5 Sport - Stormy Blue Mica 5 speed AT
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Johnson City, NY = Upstate
3. Is this your first Mazda?
Nope - had acouple of 3's
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
nothing else
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
6 seats, seating capacity compared to fuel economy, and I had some things left from the 3's, like Snows on 16" wheels, the Thule roof bars and box that fit.
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
Stability control, and availability of heated seats with cloth. OK
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
I will be installing a Kenwood Stereo form the 3 that does HD radio and Sirius.
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
A few, but I also like the uniqueness of the vehicle.
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
Too early - but so far we are telling everyone that it was a practical purchase so I can bring more people on vacations with us.
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
For me, its the most fuel efficient, fun vehicle that seats six but doesn't have all-wheel or four-wheel drive that I didn't want.
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RightOnRobert
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1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
Black on black Sport automatic.
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Washington DC suburbs
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?
Subaru Outback, VW Jetta or Passat wagon, Audi A3.
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
1. Practicality - this includes seat folding configurations, storage capacity, sliding doors, etc.
2. 3rd row seating (I have 2 children under age 10, they have friends, of course)
3. Like a minivan without being large like a minivan (what's so mini about today's minivans?)
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options available for it, what would they be?
I don't like the clear plastic taillight covers. Round lenses on a background matching the body color would be better IMO.
Wish they named it something other than "5". Reminds me of the Peanuts' character.
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Probably not. Maybe buy the rear bumper guard and install it myself. Maybe roof racks at some point. Not really mods, just adding accessories.
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Yes, but more Kia Rondos.
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
Too soon to say, bought it 2 days ago.
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
The kids like to say "mini-minivan", I think I'll use micro-van to refer to it.
11. What question did I forget to ask?
What is the air-speed velocity of an unladen swallow?
Black on black Sport automatic.
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Washington DC suburbs
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?
Subaru Outback, VW Jetta or Passat wagon, Audi A3.
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
1. Practicality - this includes seat folding configurations, storage capacity, sliding doors, etc.
2. 3rd row seating (I have 2 children under age 10, they have friends, of course)
3. Like a minivan without being large like a minivan (what's so mini about today's minivans?)
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options available for it, what would they be?
I don't like the clear plastic taillight covers. Round lenses on a background matching the body color would be better IMO.
Wish they named it something other than "5". Reminds me of the Peanuts' character.
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Probably not. Maybe buy the rear bumper guard and install it myself. Maybe roof racks at some point. Not really mods, just adding accessories.
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Yes, but more Kia Rondos.
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
Too soon to say, bought it 2 days ago.
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
The kids like to say "mini-minivan", I think I'll use micro-van to refer to it.
11. What question did I forget to ask?
What is the air-speed velocity of an unladen swallow?
MikesMazda5
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- 2006 Mazda5 Sport, 1990 Ford Mustang GT, 2006 HD VRSCR
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1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
2006 used Strato blue, auto, touring.
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Passaic, NJ
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?
Mazda CX-7, Subaru forester XT or Legacy GT, any other wagon type with
AWD and turbo.
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
The size, The room, the looks and most of all the practicality.
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
Turbo, AWD, 6 speed manual or auto
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
yup, lowering springs, 18s, and sway bars.
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
too many now that i have mine.
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
Everyone loves how sporty and cool it looks
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
SpaceWagon for sure.
11. What question did I forget to ask?
Where's the jdm goodness for the M5
2006 used Strato blue, auto, touring.
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Passaic, NJ
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?
Mazda CX-7, Subaru forester XT or Legacy GT, any other wagon type with
AWD and turbo.
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
The size, The room, the looks and most of all the practicality.
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
Turbo, AWD, 6 speed manual or auto
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
yup, lowering springs, 18s, and sway bars.
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
too many now that i have mine.
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
Everyone loves how sporty and cool it looks
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
SpaceWagon for sure.
11. What question did I forget to ask?
Where's the jdm goodness for the M5
1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
2008 Black GT 5 spd. with Leather
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Ottawa,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?
Mazda3,Kia Rondo,Kia Sportage
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Affordability
Space (Dog and a baby)
Mazda reliability
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
Make the leather package available in the Copper Red Mica color.
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Would love to lower it on 19" rims ,front lip, etc.. but money doesn't grow on trees, so... stock for quite a while.
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Where I'm from you see loads of them, very popular seller in these parts.
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
That's a cool looking Minivan ya got there.
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
A very spacious compact !!
11. What question did I forget to ask?
2008 Black GT 5 spd. with Leather
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Ottawa,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?
Mazda3,Kia Rondo,Kia Sportage
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Affordability
Space (Dog and a baby)
Mazda reliability
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
Make the leather package available in the Copper Red Mica color.
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Would love to lower it on 19" rims ,front lip, etc.. but money doesn't grow on trees, so... stock for quite a while.
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Where I'm from you see loads of them, very popular seller in these parts.
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
That's a cool looking Minivan ya got there.
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
A very spacious compact !!
11. What question did I forget to ask?
Owner's Quiz
1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
2006 Sport/Blue/Manual/base model
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Dearborn Heights, MI
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?
prolly a Jetta wagon or small SUV
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
The wife wanted it. And I ended up loving it. We have two little kids, and this was the coolest minivan we could find. even though we don't consider it a minivan. See #10
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
too much road/engine noise, no passenger seat arm rest, would love a DSG gearbox
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
want to tint and get fog lights. If it was my DD, I would get some springs, and sway/strut bars
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
lots. we got ours in November of 2005. It was the only one in the area that I knew of. now they're all over the place.
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
"What the hell, these rear doors slide open?!?!"
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
I go with space wagon.
11. What question did I forget to ask?
What are three things you like best about your 5?
Enough room for 4 and our stuff.
28+ MPG
styling that turns heads. on a minivan!!
1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
2006 Sport/Blue/Manual/base model
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Dearborn Heights, MI
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?
prolly a Jetta wagon or small SUV
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
The wife wanted it. And I ended up loving it. We have two little kids, and this was the coolest minivan we could find. even though we don't consider it a minivan. See #10
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
too much road/engine noise, no passenger seat arm rest, would love a DSG gearbox
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
want to tint and get fog lights. If it was my DD, I would get some springs, and sway/strut bars
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
lots. we got ours in November of 2005. It was the only one in the area that I knew of. now they're all over the place.
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
"What the hell, these rear doors slide open?!?!"
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
I go with space wagon.
11. What question did I forget to ask?
What are three things you like best about your 5?
Enough room for 4 and our stuff.
28+ MPG
styling that turns heads. on a minivan!!
1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
2009 Grand Touring / Black / Auto / Autodimmer/compass rearview
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Cleveland, OH
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?
Nothing seriously due to lack of sliding doors, poor fuel efficiency and higher prices on other vehicles.
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
1. Increased cargo space
2. Reasonable price, especially given the standard features
3. Fuel efficiency (compared with traditional minivans or larger SUVs)
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
1. A little more power under the hood would be nice.
2. Dynamic stability/traction control
Nothing else comes to mind....
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Nothing major. Potentially an audio upgrade and tinting
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Plenty, but not enough to call them commonplace
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
None yet - only had it for a week.
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?
What did you drive before your MZ5?
2009 Grand Touring / Black / Auto / Autodimmer/compass rearview
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Cleveland, OH
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?
Nothing seriously due to lack of sliding doors, poor fuel efficiency and higher prices on other vehicles.
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
1. Increased cargo space
2. Reasonable price, especially given the standard features
3. Fuel efficiency (compared with traditional minivans or larger SUVs)
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
1. A little more power under the hood would be nice.
2. Dynamic stability/traction control
Nothing else comes to mind....
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Nothing major. Potentially an audio upgrade and tinting
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Plenty, but not enough to call them commonplace
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
None yet - only had it for a week.
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?
What did you drive before your MZ5?
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1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
---GS/Copper Red/Auto/Air
2. Whereabouts are you located?
---lower Fraser Valley BC Canada
3. Is this your first Mazda?
---No; sixth.
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
---looked at Rondo and Matrix; would have kept my MPV for a couple of more years if the M5 was not available
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
---Cargo area, handling, fuel economy
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
1) Make Cruise Control available on the GS
2) Redesign the door storage pockets and center storage
3) Redesign the heater/air/fan controls
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
---added some accessories; nothing else in mind
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?
---ranged from real interest to "ah, another rice burner."
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
---to me the sliding doors and compact size make it a microvan
11. What question did I forget to ask?
---GS/Copper Red/Auto/Air
2. Whereabouts are you located?
---lower Fraser Valley BC Canada
3. Is this your first Mazda?
---No; sixth.
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
---looked at Rondo and Matrix; would have kept my MPV for a couple of more years if the M5 was not available
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
---Cargo area, handling, fuel economy
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
1) Make Cruise Control available on the GS
2) Redesign the door storage pockets and center storage
3) Redesign the heater/air/fan controls
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
---added some accessories; nothing else in mind
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?
---ranged from real interest to "ah, another rice burner."
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
---to me the sliding doors and compact size make it a microvan
11. What question did I forget to ask?
B16RacerN2NR
Member
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- 2006 Mazda 5
1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
Touring / White Water Pearl / Auto / Navigation
2. Whereabouts are you located?
So Cal
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 considering the Honda Odyssey. If the 5 didn't exist, I'd probably be driving an Odyssey or an STi.
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Price, seating capacity, sliding doors
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
Well I have an 06 so they have now fixed what I would want fix on mine. Rear A/C, front passenger arm rest, automatic sliding doors.
Also, when I bought mine, they had the option for the over-head DVD player but at the time Mazda didn't find the over-head DVD player that they wanted to factory install, so I couldn't get that feature That's what the car salesman told me so he could have been BS'ing me for all I know...
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Not really...
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Too many lol
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
Surprised reactions. People are surprised at how well the car drives, how roomy it is, and how low it's priced at.
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
MAV all the way!
11. What question did I forget to ask?
Does this car get you more chicks?
Touring / White Water Pearl / Auto / Navigation
2. Whereabouts are you located?
So Cal
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 considering the Honda Odyssey. If the 5 didn't exist, I'd probably be driving an Odyssey or an STi.
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Price, seating capacity, sliding doors
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
Well I have an 06 so they have now fixed what I would want fix on mine. Rear A/C, front passenger arm rest, automatic sliding doors.
Also, when I bought mine, they had the option for the over-head DVD player but at the time Mazda didn't find the over-head DVD player that they wanted to factory install, so I couldn't get that feature
That's what the car salesman told me so he could have been BS'ing me for all I know...7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Not really...
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Too many lol
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
Surprised reactions. People are surprised at how well the car drives, how roomy it is, and how low it's priced at.
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
MAV all the way!
11. What question did I forget to ask?
Does this car get you more chicks?
1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
2008 Mazda5 GT / brilliant black / auto / no NAV / no DVD entertainment
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Tacoma, WA
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?
VW Jetta Wagon TDI - too small
VW Passat Wagon TDI - too expensive
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
1 - my wife loved it
2 - can seat 6 people
3 - sliding doors are pretty cool
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
1 - diesel engine
2 - more power options (ECU or similar)
3 - diesel engine (to run Biodiesel like every other country)
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Less than 2 weeks old and we already ran a fog light jumper to run foglights with parking lights.
Yes, we will do others too, problably cosmetic and smallish
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Sure - and we notice them a lot more now.
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
"Cool! I wish I had known about this car before I purchased my XXX"
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
The wife and kids claim "space wagon" (I say mini-minivan)
11. What question did I forget to ask?
Bring on the diesels!
2008 Mazda5 GT / brilliant black / auto / no NAV / no DVD entertainment
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Tacoma, WA
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?
VW Jetta Wagon TDI - too small
VW Passat Wagon TDI - too expensive
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
1 - my wife loved it
2 - can seat 6 people
3 - sliding doors are pretty cool
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
1 - diesel engine
2 - more power options (ECU or similar)
3 - diesel engine (to run Biodiesel like every other country)
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Less than 2 weeks old and we already ran a fog light jumper to run foglights with parking lights.
Yes, we will do others too, problably cosmetic and smallish
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Sure - and we notice them a lot more now.
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
"Cool! I wish I had known about this car before I purchased my XXX"
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
The wife and kids claim "space wagon" (I say mini-minivan)
11. What question did I forget to ask?
Bring on the diesels!
1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
2009 Sport / Copper Red / 5sp manual / none
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Southeastern Pennsylvania
3. Is this your first Mazda?
No, my fourth ('84 626, '97 626, '02 Protege5)
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
Kia Rondo, Kia Sedona, Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna, Honda Fit. I probably would have gone with the Rondo.
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Utility, economy, manual transmission
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
We probably would have opted for the basest of base models even if more options were available, but I could imagine myself being disappointed that the manual transmission is only available on the base model.
The fuel cap is on the wrong side. That's annoying, but I'll probably get over it.
I wish the middle row seats slid backwards just a little bit further -- it's a bit tight with baby seats.
Nothing else leaps to mind.
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Unlikely, except maybe a roof rack.
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Sure. They're not everywhere like Caravans, Siennas, Odysseys, etc. but they're out there.
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
Very positive. People have asked what it is and said it looks nice, sporty, sharp, etc.
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
A teenyvan.
11. What question did I forget to ask?
Nothing springs to mind.
2009 Sport / Copper Red / 5sp manual / none
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Southeastern Pennsylvania
3. Is this your first Mazda?
No, my fourth ('84 626, '97 626, '02 Protege5)
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
Kia Rondo, Kia Sedona, Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna, Honda Fit. I probably would have gone with the Rondo.
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Utility, economy, manual transmission
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
We probably would have opted for the basest of base models even if more options were available, but I could imagine myself being disappointed that the manual transmission is only available on the base model.
The fuel cap is on the wrong side. That's annoying, but I'll probably get over it.
I wish the middle row seats slid backwards just a little bit further -- it's a bit tight with baby seats.
Nothing else leaps to mind.
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Unlikely, except maybe a roof rack.
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Sure. They're not everywhere like Caravans, Siennas, Odysseys, etc. but they're out there.
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
Very positive. People have asked what it is and said it looks nice, sporty, sharp, etc.
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
A teenyvan.
11. What question did I forget to ask?
Nothing springs to mind.
1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
06 Black/black auto, all options except 6disc, cruise (!?) & spoilers.
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Vancouver BC
3. Is this your first Mazda?
No, I once owned a 96 929.
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
Jeep Compass, Nissan Versa, Toyota Matrix
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
6 seats, Fuel economy, price point
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
armrests for passenger & rear doors, road noise, black interior
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Add cruise control, trailer hitch, tint windows
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?
Curiosity, "It's surprisingly roomy", "what is it?"
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
who cares
11. What question did I forget to ask?
Are you satisfied with your purchase? Scale of 1(bad)-10(good).
A: 7.
06 Black/black auto, all options except 6disc, cruise (!?) & spoilers.
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Vancouver BC
3. Is this your first Mazda?
No, I once owned a 96 929.
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
Jeep Compass, Nissan Versa, Toyota Matrix
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
6 seats, Fuel economy, price point
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
armrests for passenger & rear doors, road noise, black interior
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Add cruise control, trailer hitch, tint windows
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?
Curiosity, "It's surprisingly roomy", "what is it?"
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
who cares
11. What question did I forget to ask?
Are you satisfied with your purchase? Scale of 1(bad)-10(good).
A: 7.
Hello
Well, I'm picking up my Mazda 5 tomorrow from the dealer.. finding a MT 09 was tough, they had to have it relocated from another state. I'm really glad I found this forum, as there is a LOT of good information here for things to do to the car. Just wanted to say hello and thank everyone for the great info, I'm sure I'll be posting more.
With all the stickies around, let me just answer them all in one place:
1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
09 Mazda 5, MT Galaxy Grey, actually not sure of options yet, didn't have much of a choice as it was so hard to find a MT.
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Northeastern PA
3. Is this your first Mazda?
Yep!
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
I don't even want to think about what we would have been forced to get if we didn't find the Mazda.
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Currently have a Celica, and a Civic coupe. Neither of which are very fitting for our two dogs and soon to be born baby (about 6 weeks as of this post)
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
MT in Touring+. The green screen for the climate control / display. (Maybe this can be changed, havn't found out yet)
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Yep! Neither of us are wanting to be "That" grown up yet.. Tint, Rims, Stereo (for when no baby aboard) and who knows what else. Would love a Moonroof, but not sure on the feasability of putting these in aftermarket.
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Not in this area.
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
Will let you know!
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
It's the best choice, is what it is.
Year:09
Location:Northeast PA
Trim:Sport
Tranny: Manual
Any extra accessories:
Sale Tax Rate: %6
Price you paid for your Mazda5(including tax, title, fees) Bout 17.5 @ 2.9% (x60)
Well, I'm picking up my Mazda 5 tomorrow from the dealer.. finding a MT 09 was tough, they had to have it relocated from another state. I'm really glad I found this forum, as there is a LOT of good information here for things to do to the car. Just wanted to say hello and thank everyone for the great info, I'm sure I'll be posting more.
With all the stickies around, let me just answer them all in one place:
1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
09 Mazda 5, MT Galaxy Grey, actually not sure of options yet, didn't have much of a choice as it was so hard to find a MT.
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Northeastern PA
3. Is this your first Mazda?
Yep!
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
I don't even want to think about what we would have been forced to get if we didn't find the Mazda.
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Currently have a Celica, and a Civic coupe. Neither of which are very fitting for our two dogs and soon to be born baby (about 6 weeks as of this post)
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
MT in Touring+. The green screen for the climate control / display. (Maybe this can be changed, havn't found out yet)
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Yep! Neither of us are wanting to be "That" grown up yet.. Tint, Rims, Stereo (for when no baby aboard) and who knows what else. Would love a Moonroof, but not sure on the feasability of putting these in aftermarket.
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Not in this area.
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
Will let you know!
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
It's the best choice, is what it is.
Year:09
Location:Northeast PA
Trim:Sport
Tranny: Manual
Any extra accessories:
Sale Tax Rate: %6
Price you paid for your Mazda5(including tax, title, fees) Bout 17.5 @ 2.9% (x60)
professorhank
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1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
2007 Grand Touring - White with Brown Leather
2. Whereabouts are you located?
San Gabriel Valley, SoCal
3. Is this your first Mazda?
Nope, 4th. (82 GLC, 93 MX-3, 02 Protege5)
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
Possibly an Element (ugly), xB (uglier), or MPV (boring). Or maybe an RX-8 but don't tell my wife.
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
It looks great! It's based on the 3 platform which makes it drive like a car instead of small SUVs which are based on truck platforms. I'm partial to Mazdas. It'll fit bikes upright with the front wheel off inside the cargo area.
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
Sunroof open wider or possibly a panoramic sunroof. AUX input on 2007 model. More center console storage space.
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
I like unmolested cars. Except for window tint, that's a must. And possibly a roof rack as backup for my bike transport.
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Plenty, I live in SoCal...
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
My wife likes it. My toddler loves the sliding doors. And my bikes like being inside.
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
A mini-minvan although I hate using the word van. So probably space wagon.
2007 Grand Touring - White with Brown Leather
2. Whereabouts are you located?
San Gabriel Valley, SoCal
3. Is this your first Mazda?
Nope, 4th. (82 GLC, 93 MX-3, 02 Protege5)
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
Possibly an Element (ugly), xB (uglier), or MPV (boring). Or maybe an RX-8 but don't tell my wife.
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
It looks great! It's based on the 3 platform which makes it drive like a car instead of small SUVs which are based on truck platforms. I'm partial to Mazdas. It'll fit bikes upright with the front wheel off inside the cargo area.
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
Sunroof open wider or possibly a panoramic sunroof. AUX input on 2007 model. More center console storage space.
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
I like unmolested cars. Except for window tint, that's a must. And possibly a roof rack as backup for my bike transport.
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Plenty, I live in SoCal...
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
My wife likes it. My toddler loves the sliding doors. And my bikes like being inside.
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
A mini-minvan although I hate using the word van. So probably space wagon.
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- 2009 Mazda 5, Grand Touring
2009 Mazda 5 Grand Touring
1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
Grand Touring/crystal white/5AT/added options are the ones on the GT model
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Western Washington (the wet side)
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?
Toyota Matrix, Honda CR-V, Kia Rondo
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Affordable; good MPG, cargo space (XL dog kennel just fits in back with rear seat down).
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options available for it, what would they be?
Manual tranny for the touring models!
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Added the iPod adapter, rear step plate, receiver hitch (for bike rack), and may get windows tinted.
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Yes, about 5 or 6 around here and 2 or 3 in Hawaii where I was on vacation for 10 days in February. First time I saw a 5 was in the Safeway parking lot I frequent.
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
Nice. Roomy. Cool! What is it?
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
Microvan, mini-minivan
11. What question did I forget to ask?
Sex? (M or F) Me: male
1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
Grand Touring/crystal white/5AT/added options are the ones on the GT model
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Western Washington (the wet side)
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?
Toyota Matrix, Honda CR-V, Kia Rondo
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Affordable; good MPG, cargo space (XL dog kennel just fits in back with rear seat down).
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options available for it, what would they be?
Manual tranny for the touring models!
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Added the iPod adapter, rear step plate, receiver hitch (for bike rack), and may get windows tinted.
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Yes, about 5 or 6 around here and 2 or 3 in Hawaii where I was on vacation for 10 days in February. First time I saw a 5 was in the Safeway parking lot I frequent.
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
Nice. Roomy. Cool! What is it?
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
Microvan, mini-minivan
11. What question did I forget to ask?
Sex? (M or F) Me: male
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1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
08 Grand Touring. Sunlight Silver/5AT/mats/locks/bumper guard
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Pittsburgh PA
3. Is this your first Mazda?
Yes, but probably not the last
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
Kia Rondo, Honda CRV, Toyota RAV4, Mitsubishi Outlander,Suzuki Grand Vitara. Probably the Kia or leased a CRV or RAV4
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
How it drives, how it looks and the value in the vehicle
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
Turbodiesel from Europe
A little less road noise
A couple more storage places up front, extra power outlet, Retained Power Delay ( so you don't have to turn it back on to close windows, moonroof)
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
If the wife lets me (her car mainly) I'd like to do the Fujita Intake and I'll be upgrading the rotors and pads when they need changed. Probably add Sirius and remote start.
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Nope, not one. And we drove it back from NYC to Pittsburgh PA. 300+ miles and not another one! I like that, especially having leased an Accord for three years.
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
"What is that?" "I didn't know that existed?!" "That will probably replace our _______" for the next car"
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
I like the term space wagon. MAV is trying too hard.
11. What question did I forget to ask?
Did your gas cap break yet?
08 Grand Touring. Sunlight Silver/5AT/mats/locks/bumper guard
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Pittsburgh PA
3. Is this your first Mazda?
Yes, but probably not the last
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
Kia Rondo, Honda CRV, Toyota RAV4, Mitsubishi Outlander,Suzuki Grand Vitara. Probably the Kia or leased a CRV or RAV4
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
How it drives, how it looks and the value in the vehicle
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
Turbodiesel from Europe
A little less road noise
A couple more storage places up front, extra power outlet, Retained Power Delay ( so you don't have to turn it back on to close windows, moonroof)
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
If the wife lets me (her car mainly) I'd like to do the Fujita Intake and I'll be upgrading the rotors and pads when they need changed. Probably add Sirius and remote start.
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Nope, not one. And we drove it back from NYC to Pittsburgh PA. 300+ miles and not another one! I like that, especially having leased an Accord for three years.
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
"What is that?" "I didn't know that existed?!" "That will probably replace our _______" for the next car"
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
I like the term space wagon. MAV is trying too hard.
11. What question did I forget to ask?
Did your gas cap break yet?
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 (Canadian) in Brilliant Black with 5 speed manual transmission with 72,000km (45,000 miles) on it.
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Mission, BC (45 miles from Vancouver, host of the 2010 Winter Games)
3. Is this your first Mazda?
Yes, although i almost got a 323 back in 2002.
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
Subaru Legacy, Mazda 6 wagon, Mazda 3 hatch, Toyota Matrix.
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Fun to drive factor, availability of the manual transmission, versatility. Also fuel economy.
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
Third seat on the 2nd row (doesn't have to be Karakuri, they could put a 60/40 bench seat as long as they retain the recline and fore/aft motion), power drivers seat in the Luxury Package, get rid of the clear tails.
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Would like a lower sway bar and would love to do I/H/E but no plans yet.
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
At least 5 each day.
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
"That's the coolest minivan ever."
"Sweet, stick shift minivan, I'd totally rock that!"
"I'm only 17 and I want to drive that minivan."
"That's a cool Mazda 5, I don't really like the Mazda 5 but yours look pretty good." -said someone with a black Toyota Matrix with 15% tinted windows about my black Mazda 5 with <30% tinted windows... I think she just likes black w/ tint in general.
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
Minivan, but it's a pretty sweet minivan!
11. What question did I forget to ask?[/QUOTE]
How much did you get it for? -- $15,995 CAD ($12,795 USD at time of purchase)
1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
2007 GT (Canadian) in Brilliant Black with 5 speed manual transmission with 72,000km (45,000 miles) on it.
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Mission, BC (45 miles from Vancouver, host of the 2010 Winter Games)
3. Is this your first Mazda?
Yes, although i almost got a 323 back in 2002.
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
Subaru Legacy, Mazda 6 wagon, Mazda 3 hatch, Toyota Matrix.
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Fun to drive factor, availability of the manual transmission, versatility. Also fuel economy.
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
Third seat on the 2nd row (doesn't have to be Karakuri, they could put a 60/40 bench seat as long as they retain the recline and fore/aft motion), power drivers seat in the Luxury Package, get rid of the clear tails.
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Would like a lower sway bar and would love to do I/H/E but no plans yet.
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
At least 5 each day.
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
"That's the coolest minivan ever."
"Sweet, stick shift minivan, I'd totally rock that!"
"I'm only 17 and I want to drive that minivan."
"That's a cool Mazda 5, I don't really like the Mazda 5 but yours look pretty good." -said someone with a black Toyota Matrix with 15% tinted windows about my black Mazda 5 with <30% tinted windows... I think she just likes black w/ tint in general.
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
Minivan, but it's a pretty sweet minivan!
11. What question did I forget to ask?[/QUOTE]
How much did you get it for? -- $15,995 CAD ($12,795 USD at time of purchase)