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08, auto, with 14,000 km, a bit shy of 20mpg in Canadian winter. When average temperature is at freezing point it does get a bit better (around 22mpg). In the summer, I get around 24 mpg. About less than 10% highway, 80% rural traffic, 10% stop-and-go. I did get something like 30mpg in a few...

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Thanks guys, but I might have blurred my question in my long post. My question is, does the 08 has the same wheel specs as the 06? (the rims that fit the 06 fit the 08?)

I thought getting snow tires for my 08 Mazda 5 GT (Canadian model) wouldn't be too hard but it was sure a surprise to me. First I went to Costco (in Markham) and they told me they simply can't get any 205/50/17 snow tire for me, no matter the brand. So I went to Canadian Tires and they told me...

I'm in Markham, but I spend all my free minutes fishing so ... Have fun, guys and gals.

Exactly. not just the slider. Minivans are nice but they aren't really that mini and hard to park or drive in the city, plus the gas mileage really sucks. 90% of the time you don't really need all the space but have to pay for it (gas). There came Mazda 5 that does what you want from a minivan...

Mind you I'm from Canada. Current: His: 2008 Mazda 5 GT/leather 1993 Honda Del Sol 5mt 2000 Honda Civic SE 1986 Subaru GL Wagon (great car, if not for the rust I might still be driving it) 1984 Plymouth Horizon (gave to me from a friend) 1994 Ford Escort 199x Fiat something or something else...

Wow, I'd have to vacuum the neighbourhood to keep my car that clean. Your 5 shines.

I'm with ING and paying about $1600/yr (collision+liability, 1000 deductable I think, that's with all the discount from the house, two cars, etc). I'm 38 with no ticket/accident in the last 8 years (actually only have had one ticket in all my driving experience). That's the lowest I can find...

My friend got a Lexus RX350 the same day we got our 5, and we have the same insurance company, even the same agent. And they are paying less for their Lexus than my Mazda 5 (about $CDN 300/year difference).... BTW, they also have one major accident a few years ago and I have none... called up...

I got a GT (Canadian model) and paid over $32,000 without DVD, cargo Net, Rear Bumper Step Plate, Remote Engine Start ... So you didn't get ripped, I did.

Has anyone used it in their 5? I think at low speed the 5 does a pretty good job in noise control. But on highway it can use some more help from the road noise. I guess it's the floor that should be done for highway noise?

7 to 10 days I guess... I normally do a lot of short trips (< 8km). It's only when I go fishing I drive on highway and long distance (say, more than 50 miles one way). No, I don't tow a boat with this car ;-) Anyway, it's now over 440km on the 6th tank (filled up on Sunday) and it's just a...

I'd take 3.89/gal any day.... it's over $5/gal here in Toronto area. I'm on my 6th tank now, was getting 20 - 22 mpg (US) for the first 4 tanks with 0% highway. About 20% highway on the 5th tank and I got 25mpg. Drove about 300km (190 mile) highway on the 6th tank and it's still over half...

Has anyone observed the squealing in reverse on 08'? Mine doesn't do it at all and I'm quite happy about the braking performance (well, all my previous cars are Honda's and they all lacked in braking department). Maybe it will happen when it gets cold? or Mazda has actually fixed it in 08' model?

Any info on the fuel consumption of this thing? I'd be surprised if it gets more than 20 mpg in real life driving.

If it gets a 2.5 or 2.7 V6 with awd, then I might think about it... For me, it won't be for the looks, it's the practicality. The awd would be nice in the snow and a v6 would be better to provide enough power to push this thing around.

Finally try to squeeze the cap in that holder thingy. Was wondering how it works, thanks for the thread ;-)

Looks nice..... can you elaborate on the difference? (noise, comfort, over the bumps... etc, what PSI did you go with?)

After 3 tanks of gas (just filled up my 4th this morning), I'm only averaging around 21mpg (11L/100km). My daily commute is 7km one way, and rarely drive more than 20km per trip. A bit disappointing but I think the short trips is really killing the mpg. On the plus side, I only have to fill it...