Considering Mazda

cambir
cambir Posts: 1,045
edited September 2008 in The Clubhouse
Have 2 kids now and am looking at expanding a little in the vehicle department. Have been considering the Mazda 5 wagon/van for a while.

Does anyone own a Mazda 5 and care to share their opinions?
Does anyone have any experience with any other recent Mazda models?

I'm looking for any opinions or knowledge of overall build quality, reliability, performance, etc.

Thanks!
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,771
    edited September 2008
    I have owned a few Mazda's over the years, my Uncles owned a Mazda dealership started by my Grandfather, so getting them at cost was great. and all were very reliable cars. I currently have a 1998 Mazda Prot
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited September 2008
    I have three separate friends who all bought Mazdas in the past 4 years, and all have been completely happy. The only complaint I've heard has been on tires wearing too fast, but.... big surprise with OEM tires being ****.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • wizzy
    wizzy Posts: 867
    edited September 2008
    Might want to consider the Land Rover Range Rover. I hear there going for close to invoice now, just a hair over 70k
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  • Airplay355
    Airplay355 Posts: 4,298
    edited September 2008
    He could buy two mazdas for that price! lol
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  • cambir
    cambir Posts: 1,045
    edited September 2008
    wizzy wrote: »
    Might want to consider the Land Rover Range Rover. I hear there going for close to invoice now, just a hair over 70k
    Airplay355 wrote: »
    He could buy two mazdas for that price! lol

    I could buy three Mazda 5 and have a little left over! :eek:
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited September 2008
    A buddy of mine has a Mazda 5 and loves it. He's got a family of 4 and also uses it for a windshield repair business. He's put a ton of miles on it without anything other than regular maintenance being done, and it's holding up really well. No squeaks, rattles, or obvious wear and tear.

    I must say that if I had to purchase a crossover vehicle it would be right at the top of my list.
    HT
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  • jephdood
    jephdood Posts: 1,671
    edited September 2008
    I have a Mazda 6 and it's a great car.
    "I did not slap you. I high-fived your face."
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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,151
    edited September 2008
    I test drove a Mazda 5 a couple of years ago. I thought it was a clever design, making a lot of use of the space available, and a great alternative to the bigger, more expensive, heavier (and sometimes thirsty) versions. I would advise a test drive before you decide though. I did find the seats a bit cramped and hard to sit on, especially in the rear (for adults) and the engine, IMHO, could only just get the job done, even when compared to our 115 HP VW 2003 Golf ... but then, I ended up with a Chrylser Town & Country rental (by mistake) recently, and the V6 3.3L engine in that thing was, if anything, less convincing IMO, not to mention a less polished interior (and I averaged only 22 MPG over 300 miles non city driving without ever even speeding by more than 5 MPH).

    There aren't many choices in the compact minivan category here in the U.S.

    http://www.edmunds.com/mazda/mazda5/review.html
    Alea jacta est!
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited September 2008
    I have had a 626 and 6, and both cars were solid and reliable. A few of my friends have the new 3, and they have been nothing but happy with those as well.
    Jake
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  • cambir
    cambir Posts: 1,045
    edited September 2008
    We bought a used 2008 Mazda 5 this last weekend. It seems like it will be a great car. Thanks for all the opinions and feedback!
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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,151
    edited September 2008
    Congratulations, and good luck with the new car!
    Alea jacta est!
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited September 2008
    Yay for new car!
    Jake
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited September 2008
    Congrats. I doubt you will be disappointed.
    HT
    Mits WD-65737, DirecTV, Oppo DV-970HD, XBOX ONE, Yamaha RX-A1030, Parasound Halo A23, Rotel RB-985, Music Hall MMF-7, Parasound PPH-100, LSi-15, LSi-C, LSi-FX, LSi-7, PSW-1000, Monster HTS2600

    2 CH
    Parasound Halo P3, Parasound Halo A21, Sutherland Ph.D, VPI Classic 3 w/ 3D arm & Soundsmith Aida Cartridge, Arcam CD72T, B&W 802 S3, Monster HTS2500,
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