Mazda5 Owner's Quiz
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1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
2006 Mazda5 GT / platinum silver/ automatic/ auto climate control, AC, under coating, rust proofing, security etching, oem rubber floor mats.
2. Whereabouts are you located?
toronto canada
3. Is this your first Mazda?
yes, first mazda
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
i was considering the 2006 honda civic ex, 2006 acura csx, 2007 honda fit sport, 2006 honda cr-v, 2006 toyota yaris rs, 2006 mazda3 GT, used 2004 nissan murano, 2006 volkswagen jetta and 2007 volkswagen rabbit. i would have gotten the volkswagen rabbit even if the mazda5 existed, but when i needed a car, the rabbit was on an 8-month waiting list in my area.
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
looks good, roomy, useful, lots of cool features for the money, fun to drive.
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
- NAV should be available in canada
- the GT should come with either 6-disc cd changer or MP3 capability
- there should be armrests for the front passenger and for the outsides of the rear seats
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
thinking of maybe putting in some HIDs
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
tons in toronto...
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
wow, thats a pretty cool minivan! (bang)
and, whoaaaaa, its so big on the inside, but so small on the outside!
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
i call it a MPV, multi purpose vehicle, like they classify it in europe.
11. What question did I forget to ask?
what problems have you had?
what car did you own previously?
the answer:
- LOUD groaning whenever the wheather is below 0 degrees celcius... gettin real annoying
- missing door clips on both sliding doors...
- car out of alignment when new, dealer keeps claiming i hit a curb even though there are no scuffs on my tires OR rims, and i DID NOT hit a curb :mad:
- when the car is cold, the tranny sometimes shifts very roughly from first to second. kind of unsettling...
- a 2004 ford focus ztw.... still miss her :sad:
2006 Mazda5 GT / platinum silver/ automatic/ auto climate control, AC, under coating, rust proofing, security etching, oem rubber floor mats.
2. Whereabouts are you located?
toronto canada
3. Is this your first Mazda?
yes, first mazda
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
i was considering the 2006 honda civic ex, 2006 acura csx, 2007 honda fit sport, 2006 honda cr-v, 2006 toyota yaris rs, 2006 mazda3 GT, used 2004 nissan murano, 2006 volkswagen jetta and 2007 volkswagen rabbit. i would have gotten the volkswagen rabbit even if the mazda5 existed, but when i needed a car, the rabbit was on an 8-month waiting list in my area.
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
looks good, roomy, useful, lots of cool features for the money, fun to drive.
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
- NAV should be available in canada
- the GT should come with either 6-disc cd changer or MP3 capability
- there should be armrests for the front passenger and for the outsides of the rear seats
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
thinking of maybe putting in some HIDs
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
tons in toronto...
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
wow, thats a pretty cool minivan! (bang)
and, whoaaaaa, its so big on the inside, but so small on the outside!
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
i call it a MPV, multi purpose vehicle, like they classify it in europe.
11. What question did I forget to ask?
what problems have you had?
what car did you own previously?
the answer:
- LOUD groaning whenever the wheather is below 0 degrees celcius... gettin real annoying
- missing door clips on both sliding doors...
- car out of alignment when new, dealer keeps claiming i hit a curb even though there are no scuffs on my tires OR rims, and i DID NOT hit a curb :mad:
- when the car is cold, the tranny sometimes shifts very roughly from first to second. kind of unsettling...
- a 2004 ford focus ztw.... still miss her :sad:
gonzo_id10t
Member
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- 2003 P5
1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
2007 White Grand Touring automatic, no options
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Beverly, MA
3. Is this your first Mazda?
No, 2003 White Protege5. Before that we had a 626 and a regular Protege.
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
Maybe a Honda CR-V, but I would have probably shot myself in the face first. VW Passat Wagon
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
sliding doors w/o the mini-van stigma (fun to drive too), space, value
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
auxilary audio input, passenger arm rest, and auto lift for the rear hatch
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Tint and maybe winter tires, maybe a way to hook up an MP3 player, after-market DVD player
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?
My wife is primary driver, no reactions yet (just got it last weekend)
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
Registration says station wagon, but sliding doors rule that out.
2007 White Grand Touring automatic, no options
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Beverly, MA
3. Is this your first Mazda?
No, 2003 White Protege5. Before that we had a 626 and a regular Protege.
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
Maybe a Honda CR-V, but I would have probably shot myself in the face first. VW Passat Wagon
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
sliding doors w/o the mini-van stigma (fun to drive too), space, value
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
auxilary audio input, passenger arm rest, and auto lift for the rear hatch
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Tint and maybe winter tires, maybe a way to hook up an MP3 player, after-market DVD player
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?
My wife is primary driver, no reactions yet (just got it last weekend)
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
Registration says station wagon, but sliding doors rule that out.
Hi, I'm new to the forum, I like how you guys help out each other so, here goes
1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
Mazda5/Phantom blue/ Automatic/ Navigations/ full option
2. Whereabouts are you located?
CA/LA
3. Is this your first Mazda?
No, had a 95 RX-7 Turbo
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
RX-8
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
- can haul loads of stuff
- looks pretty decent
- pretty cheap price
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
- better engine
- put in a turbo
- smaller roofline
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
- when I'm done the only thing that will be stock is the steering wheel
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
- I saw one the other day about 5 minutes before it had a collision with a truck
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
- alot of people says it's a good car, some say I'm crazy for buying a minivan at my age
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
- its a minivan, to the max
11. What question did I forget to ask?
- Why did mazda put in such a crappy engine?
1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
Mazda5/Phantom blue/ Automatic/ Navigations/ full option
2. Whereabouts are you located?
CA/LA
3. Is this your first Mazda?
No, had a 95 RX-7 Turbo
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
RX-8
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
- can haul loads of stuff
- looks pretty decent
- pretty cheap price
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
- better engine
- put in a turbo
- smaller roofline
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
- when I'm done the only thing that will be stock is the steering wheel
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
- I saw one the other day about 5 minutes before it had a collision with a truck
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
- alot of people says it's a good car, some say I'm crazy for buying a minivan at my age
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
- its a minivan, to the max
11. What question did I forget to ask?
- Why did mazda put in such a crappy engine?
1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
2007 Mazda 5 GT, Black, Auto, AirCon, Cargo Liner, RainGuards, Tinted Windows, Cargo Top, 6yr/160,000Kms extended warranty.
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Vancouver, 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?
Matrix, Impreza, Jetta
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Decent appearance.
Not too common on the road.
For the dog.
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
Have 4 Wheel Drive Option.
Better interior material on the inner ceiling, and less cheap plastic on dask and all-around.
Stronger engine to pump out 200 HP.
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Stereo, fat-ass tires, and new rims, shorter antenna, and some stickers perhaps.
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Alot, but not as many as CRV's, Rav4's and Matrix.
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
Yah, alot of "Why the heck did you buy that for ?!?!?!"
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
Everyone seems to consider it a minivan, but I'm trying to punk it out a bit so it looks less like so.
11. What question did I forget to ask?[/QUOTE]
Did you buy the extended warranty and do you think it is neccessary ?
Thanks for taking the time to read this.(smoke)
2007 Mazda 5 GT, Black, Auto, AirCon, Cargo Liner, RainGuards, Tinted Windows, Cargo Top, 6yr/160,000Kms extended warranty.
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Vancouver, 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?
Matrix, Impreza, Jetta
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Decent appearance.
Not too common on the road.
For the dog.
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
Have 4 Wheel Drive Option.
Better interior material on the inner ceiling, and less cheap plastic on dask and all-around.
Stronger engine to pump out 200 HP.
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Stereo, fat-ass tires, and new rims, shorter antenna, and some stickers perhaps.
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Alot, but not as many as CRV's, Rav4's and Matrix.
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
Yah, alot of "Why the heck did you buy that for ?!?!?!"
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
Everyone seems to consider it a minivan, but I'm trying to punk it out a bit so it looks less like so.
11. What question did I forget to ask?[/QUOTE]
Did you buy the extended warranty and do you think it is neccessary ?
Thanks for taking the time to read this.(smoke)
Max_Headroom
Member
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- Mazda5,VWJetta
1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
Sport / Platnum Silver / 5 Speed / Rear bumper cover / base model!
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Utah County
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?
Volvo/VW/Ford Vans/SUVs
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
1)Price 2)Looks 3)Setting Space
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options available for it, what would they be?
1)I wanted a dif Color and a few more appearance options 2)Lower Suspension 3)Roof Rails
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
I'd Like new wheels, roof spoiler, front spoiler and to lower it, but it's my wife's car, so probably none of those.
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Yes. My brother bought one the same time we did. And there have been a few on the road. We parked three in a row once or twice in Saratoga Springs.
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
Every one likes the looks, but most make a comment on the third row leg room.
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
Space wagon for sure. More wagon than van.
Sport / Platnum Silver / 5 Speed / Rear bumper cover / base model!
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Utah County
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?
Volvo/VW/Ford Vans/SUVs
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
1)Price 2)Looks 3)Setting Space
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options available for it, what would they be?
1)I wanted a dif Color and a few more appearance options 2)Lower Suspension 3)Roof Rails
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
I'd Like new wheels, roof spoiler, front spoiler and to lower it, but it's my wife's car, so probably none of those.
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Yes. My brother bought one the same time we did. And there have been a few on the road. We parked three in a row once or twice in Saratoga Springs.
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
Every one likes the looks, but most make a comment on the third row leg room.
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
Space wagon for sure. More wagon than van.
My5
1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
Sport/GreenSilver Metallic/Manual/In dash 6-disc, skirts, spoiler/added tape deck, auto-dimming mirror w/ compass, cargo mat, K&N CAIntake, after-market wheels & tires, rear bumper guard. Installing soon: window tint, invisibra.
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Denver, Colorado
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
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Style, Roominess, Price
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
Put the driver armrest on the passenger seat. It is in the way of the shifter in the 5-speed.
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Already have! Still going!
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Yes, two.
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
They love it and want to know what it is. Two friends are looking at buying.
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
SuperMini (My son's name for it)
1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
Sport/GreenSilver Metallic/Manual/In dash 6-disc, skirts, spoiler/added tape deck, auto-dimming mirror w/ compass, cargo mat, K&N CAIntake, after-market wheels & tires, rear bumper guard. Installing soon: window tint, invisibra.
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Denver, Colorado
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
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Style, Roominess, Price
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
Put the driver armrest on the passenger seat. It is in the way of the shifter in the 5-speed.
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Already have! Still going!
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Yes, two.
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
They love it and want to know what it is. Two friends are looking at buying.
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
SuperMini (My son's name for it)
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1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
GT(Canada)/Galaxy Grey/Manual/wheel locks, floor mats, rear bumper scuff plate, soft cargo mat, 3m clear bra, tinted windows
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Kitchener Ontario
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?
2004-2005 Honda CRV, Kia Rondo, Mazda 6 Sport Wagon
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Style, Roominess, Price
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
Armrest for passenger, the 7th seat in Canada to at least block stuff from rolling forward between the 2nd row buckets, tougher interior plastics, something that doesnt scratch so damn easy!!
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
No
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?
Love it, for a minivan
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
minivan to everyone else, its my fun family hauler!!
GT(Canada)/Galaxy Grey/Manual/wheel locks, floor mats, rear bumper scuff plate, soft cargo mat, 3m clear bra, tinted windows
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Kitchener Ontario
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?
2004-2005 Honda CRV, Kia Rondo, Mazda 6 Sport Wagon
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Style, Roominess, Price
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
Armrest for passenger, the 7th seat in Canada to at least block stuff from rolling forward between the 2nd row buckets, tougher interior plastics, something that doesnt scratch so damn easy!!
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
No
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?
Love it, for a minivan
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
minivan to everyone else, its my fun family hauler!!
1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
2007 Mazda5 Grand Touring
color: Whitewater Pearl
trans: 4-sp auto
options: interior cargo cover and pearl paint
other add-ons: bought several factory accessories - all-weather floor mats, vinyl cargo area liner, bumper step, cargo rack (Mazda accessory made by Thule), medium cargo box (basically a 76" Thule Evolution)
2. Whereabouts are you located?
SF Bay Area
3. Is this your first Mazda?
Our first, but parents owned an '89 MPV, which provided 8 very reliable years of service until it got flooded out
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
VW Passat and Mazda6 wagons, Chevy HHR, Pontiac Vibe (since it's built close to our house). Did not want any SUVs, 4WDs, or XXL "mini" vans.
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Just the right exterior size, excellent price, and more fun to drive than other SUVs and minivans
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
traction control, 5-speed AT, 2.3 DISI MZR engine option
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
already added the aforementioned factory accessories, now looking for a center console option with less glare.
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
yes, seeing more and more of them on the road
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
Most people had no idea that the Mazda5 even exists. People we know who are shopping for small SUVs or minivans very quickly added the 5 to their list of cars to test out after seeing ours. They share our frustration of having so few true wagons to choose from in this price range and size, and being forced to look at inefficiently packaged compact SUVs and bloated oversized minivans to meet our needs. Having room for 6 passengers, a list price below $18k, well appointed interior, and a responsive chassis, make it one of the most practical cars on the market and it's easy to see once people actually see one in person.
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
I refer to it as a tall wagon, since it reminds me of the Axxess, Expo, and similar cars from the late-80s that went by that moniker.
It's definitely a space wagon, but that term isn't used much in the U.S. since that class of vehicles for all intents and purposes is limited to the 5 and the Rondo.
2007 Mazda5 Grand Touring
color: Whitewater Pearl
trans: 4-sp auto
options: interior cargo cover and pearl paint
other add-ons: bought several factory accessories - all-weather floor mats, vinyl cargo area liner, bumper step, cargo rack (Mazda accessory made by Thule), medium cargo box (basically a 76" Thule Evolution)
2. Whereabouts are you located?
SF Bay Area
3. Is this your first Mazda?
Our first, but parents owned an '89 MPV, which provided 8 very reliable years of service until it got flooded out
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
VW Passat and Mazda6 wagons, Chevy HHR, Pontiac Vibe (since it's built close to our house). Did not want any SUVs, 4WDs, or XXL "mini" vans.
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Just the right exterior size, excellent price, and more fun to drive than other SUVs and minivans
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
traction control, 5-speed AT, 2.3 DISI MZR engine option
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
already added the aforementioned factory accessories, now looking for a center console option with less glare.
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
yes, seeing more and more of them on the road
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
Most people had no idea that the Mazda5 even exists. People we know who are shopping for small SUVs or minivans very quickly added the 5 to their list of cars to test out after seeing ours. They share our frustration of having so few true wagons to choose from in this price range and size, and being forced to look at inefficiently packaged compact SUVs and bloated oversized minivans to meet our needs. Having room for 6 passengers, a list price below $18k, well appointed interior, and a responsive chassis, make it one of the most practical cars on the market and it's easy to see once people actually see one in person.
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
I refer to it as a tall wagon, since it reminds me of the Axxess, Expo, and similar cars from the late-80s that went by that moniker.
It's definitely a space wagon, but that term isn't used much in the U.S. since that class of vehicles for all intents and purposes is limited to the 5 and the Rondo.
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starlightmica
Member
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- 2007 Mazda5 Sport
1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
2007 Sport, Phantom Blue, 4sp automatic, no other options. $600 below invoice, a Saturday newspaper ad special. Purchased Superbowl Sunday.
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Virginia suburbs of Washington, DC.
3. Is this your first Mazda?
2nd. 1st was a 1996 Miata M-Edition, painted Starlight Mica, which the 5 replaced due to an expensive impending repair and its inability to carry any kids. Didn't help my wife couldn't drive a stick.
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
Kia Rondo LX 4cyl with 3rd row, the other vehicle in its class.
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
1. 6 seater capable of holding 3 car seats simultaneously, 2. compact size with sliding doors, 3. low price.
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options available for it, what would they be?
1. DSC 2. 5AT 3. DISI 4. Karakuri 7th seat (okay, I cheated)
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Fogs purchased and waiting to be installed, but mainly interior little stuff - Wheelskins (done), leather shift knob, a rubber or metal dead pedal, audio upgrades such as tweeters/subwoofers and possibly iPod or HD Radio someday.
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Yes, at least one other every week in this neck of the woods. No Plum Mica yet
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
"You gave up a Miata for a minivan?
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
Micro-minivan is what I tell others.
2007 Sport, Phantom Blue, 4sp automatic, no other options. $600 below invoice, a Saturday newspaper ad special. Purchased Superbowl Sunday.
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Virginia suburbs of Washington, DC.
3. Is this your first Mazda?
2nd. 1st was a 1996 Miata M-Edition, painted Starlight Mica, which the 5 replaced due to an expensive impending repair and its inability to carry any kids. Didn't help my wife couldn't drive a stick.
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
Kia Rondo LX 4cyl with 3rd row, the other vehicle in its class.
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
1. 6 seater capable of holding 3 car seats simultaneously, 2. compact size with sliding doors, 3. low price.
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options available for it, what would they be?
1. DSC 2. 5AT 3. DISI 4. Karakuri 7th seat (okay, I cheated)
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Fogs purchased and waiting to be installed, but mainly interior little stuff - Wheelskins (done), leather shift knob, a rubber or metal dead pedal, audio upgrades such as tweeters/subwoofers and possibly iPod or HD Radio someday.
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Yes, at least one other every week in this neck of the woods. No Plum Mica yet
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
"You gave up a Miata for a minivan?
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
Micro-minivan is what I tell others.
1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
Sport/Black/Auto/None
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Burbs of Chicago
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 Forester & CX-7
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Most functional car its size available = Usable space, and great price
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, more front seat leg room (I am 6' 3") and a little more supportive seats, rear vents for A/C & heat
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
We tinted it the first weekend after purchase, will do remote start & ipod adapter
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Yes...daily
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
Love it, have never seen one, shocked at its price
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
a mini-mini van/crossover? No clue...the most functional but still fun and stylish family car under 20 grand
11. What question did I forget to ask?[/QUOTE]
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Sport/Black/Auto/None
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Burbs of Chicago
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 Forester & CX-7
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Most functional car its size available = Usable space, and great price
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, more front seat leg room (I am 6' 3") and a little more supportive seats, rear vents for A/C & heat
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
We tinted it the first weekend after purchase, will do remote start & ipod adapter
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Yes...daily
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
Love it, have never seen one, shocked at its price
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
a mini-mini van/crossover? No clue...the most functional but still fun and stylish family car under 20 grand
11. What question did I forget to ask?[/QUOTE]
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1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
2007 Touring, Galaxy Mica Grey, 5-sp, no options - yet
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Eugene, Oregon
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?
Spectra-5, Rondo, Protege5, Focus Wagon
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
6 Passenger capacity, fuel economy, well optioned for the money
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
Full leather heated seats option for the touring. MP3 changer as standard equipment. Shift console shape to allow more room for long legs.
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Backup sensors. Scanguage-II. Carlink USB audio adapter.
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?
Lots of 'that does seem really practical'. "30MPG? Really?"
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
Pop-tart transporter and dispenser.
11. What question did I forget to ask?
Yes, we did get fries with it.
2007 Touring, Galaxy Mica Grey, 5-sp, no options - yet
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Eugene, Oregon
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?
Spectra-5, Rondo, Protege5, Focus Wagon
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
6 Passenger capacity, fuel economy, well optioned for the money
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
Full leather heated seats option for the touring. MP3 changer as standard equipment. Shift console shape to allow more room for long legs.
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Backup sensors. Scanguage-II. Carlink USB audio adapter.
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?
Lots of 'that does seem really practical'. "30MPG? Really?"
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
Pop-tart transporter and dispenser.
11. What question did I forget to ask?
Yes, we did get fries with it.
'07 Sport, Grey, 5-speed, DVD player
San Francisco
No, had a GLC back in the day
Only minivan that can get into our driveway (narrow street)
better seats, better AC
dropping the speed3 2.3L turbo engine in
seen a bunch
they say it's nice
I like microvan
San Francisco
No, had a GLC back in the day
Only minivan that can get into our driveway (narrow street)
better seats, better AC
dropping the speed3 2.3L turbo engine in
seen a bunch
they say it's nice
I like microvan
HotRodSaint
Member
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- Mazda5 Touring 5 Speed
1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
Platinum Silver Metallic
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Southern California
3. Is this your first Mazda?
3rd
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
HHR
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Utility, 5 speed and price.
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
More power. AWD. LSD.
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Yes.
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?
Why?
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
Sport Wagon.
11. What question did I forget to ask?
Question number 12.
Platinum Silver Metallic
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Southern California
3. Is this your first Mazda?
3rd
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
HHR
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Utility, 5 speed and price.
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
More power. AWD. LSD.
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Yes.
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?
Why?
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
Sport Wagon.
11. What question did I forget to ask?
Question number 12.
1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
GT (Canada) grey, 5 speed, leather package (anyone else have leather AND a 5 speed?), all weather floormats
2. Whereabouts are you located?
London, Ontario
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, Mazdaspeed3, Rabbit
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Tranny: great, Value for the price, fun to drive
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
Supercharge the engine: a bit weak at low rpm, all-wheel drive, rear entertainment system
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Nope, like it just the way it is
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Definitely, seem to be coming up more and more often
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
People love it, young and old, doesn't look like a minivan but big enough to be one
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
I say it's a minivan, wife says it's a hatchback
11. What question did I forget to ask?
uhmm, i'll get back to you on that
GT (Canada) grey, 5 speed, leather package (anyone else have leather AND a 5 speed?), all weather floormats
2. Whereabouts are you located?
London, Ontario
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, Mazdaspeed3, Rabbit
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Tranny: great, Value for the price, fun to drive
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
Supercharge the engine: a bit weak at low rpm, all-wheel drive, rear entertainment system
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Nope, like it just the way it is
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Definitely, seem to be coming up more and more often
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
People love it, young and old, doesn't look like a minivan but big enough to be one
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
I say it's a minivan, wife says it's a hatchback
11. What question did I forget to ask?
uhmm, i'll get back to you on that
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1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
Touring, Pearl White, Automatic, No Extra Options.
2. Whereabouts are you located?
San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, California, 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?
Scion xB, Honda Fit.
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Utility, Performance, Price
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
Drop that Mazdaspeed3's turbocharged 2.3 in, AWD, roof rails!
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
3rd party in-dash navigation system, CAI, tower bar, condenser (See the dyno at the bottom for the Premacy power increase!), anything else I can do to get more power without voiding my warranty.
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
More now that I have one, but still not many.
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
People politely say that it's a nice ride.
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
Tall wagon. Space wagon!
11. What question did I forget to ask?
Price? 21k out the door with 100k mile total care warranty.
Touring, Pearl White, Automatic, No Extra Options.
2. Whereabouts are you located?
San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, California, 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?
Scion xB, Honda Fit.
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Utility, Performance, Price
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
Drop that Mazdaspeed3's turbocharged 2.3 in, AWD, roof rails!
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
3rd party in-dash navigation system, CAI, tower bar, condenser (See the dyno at the bottom for the Premacy power increase!), anything else I can do to get more power without voiding my warranty.
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
More now that I have one, but still not many.
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
People politely say that it's a nice ride.
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
Tall wagon. Space wagon!
11. What question did I forget to ask?
Price? 21k out the door with 100k mile total care warranty.
1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
See sig
2. Whereabouts are you located?
See profile
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?
Sienna or Odyssey
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Price, size, city MPG
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
7th seat, rear fan/HVAC, 5-sp AT
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
See sig
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Few. Most Houstonians are too fat.
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
Frequent inquiries from young couples at grocery store parking lot.
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
Compact space wagon
11. What question did I forget to ask?
Why do you think Mazda USA is not advertising MZ5 at all?
See sig
2. Whereabouts are you located?
See profile
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?
Sienna or Odyssey
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Price, size, city MPG
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
7th seat, rear fan/HVAC, 5-sp AT
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
See sig
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Few. Most Houstonians are too fat.
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
Frequent inquiries from young couples at grocery store parking lot.
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
Compact space wagon
11. What question did I forget to ask?
Why do you think Mazda USA is not advertising MZ5 at all?
PhantomEcho
Member
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slvrsleeper
Member
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- 2007 Mazda5 sport 5mt True Silver
1.Sport, True Silver, 5mt, preferred equipment package
2.Inwood, WV about ten miles from Summit Point Motorsports Park
3.My first, won't be my last
4.Scion XB, Hyundai Elantra, Kia Rondo, Probably the Scion
5. Chair height driver seat, how it drives, how it looks
6. Most of them have been handled for 08, however I would add an audiophile grade stereo (dolby 5.1) and make HIDs standard across the board
7. God help me, yes. Tint, clear corners, tweeters, spin on oil filter from the 6i, center row table from the Touring, smoothed airbox w/K&N the list is endless
8.Not very many, maybe half a dozen total
9.Everybody seems to love it. I had a guy in an Odyssey playing twenty questions with me while I was filling up the other day. I think he was going to go trade up!
10.its a micro-mini-van, park it next to a Chrysler T&C and you'll agree
11. Why don't the magazines ever drive the 5 speed?
2.Inwood, WV about ten miles from Summit Point Motorsports Park
3.My first, won't be my last
4.Scion XB, Hyundai Elantra, Kia Rondo, Probably the Scion
5. Chair height driver seat, how it drives, how it looks
6. Most of them have been handled for 08, however I would add an audiophile grade stereo (dolby 5.1) and make HIDs standard across the board
7. God help me, yes. Tint, clear corners, tweeters, spin on oil filter from the 6i, center row table from the Touring, smoothed airbox w/K&N the list is endless
8.Not very many, maybe half a dozen total
9.Everybody seems to love it. I had a guy in an Odyssey playing twenty questions with me while I was filling up the other day. I think he was going to go trade up!
10.its a micro-mini-van, park it next to a Chrysler T&C and you'll agree
11. Why don't the magazines ever drive the 5 speed?
1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
'06 Touring / Cardinal Red / Automatic / Options = wheel locks, cargo net, cargo cover, all-weather mats, rear bumper step strip, Mazda seat covers & windshield shade
2. Whereabouts are you located?
California's Central Coast
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 couldn't really find anything else! CR-V and RAV 4 don't have enough rear cargo space for my needs, while Caravan, etc. were too big and bulky; and all were lower mileage.
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Ample cargo space, but with---
---Compactness and maneuverability
Price
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
Besides the "givens" (armrests, rear air cond, etc), they would be:
Better mileage
A bigger/more fully opening moonroof: if you're going to offer one, make it right!
Better & more fully adjustable seats & headrests (at least in front row): the headrests should adjust front-to-back; I had to put the driver's headrest on backwards so it is at least tolerable!
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Got the windows tinted. Nothing further planned.
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
It's taken months, but I've finally now seen 2 in my area.
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
Very, very favorable. Especially the color: nearly everybody who says anything at all offers up a big compliment on the color! Mazda, I think you made a HUGE mistake by discontinuing the Cardinal Red!!!!
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
I continue to call it a compact minivan. (and the term "minivan" in the USA I think is a total oxymoron, but never mind....)
11. Other comments:
I've had the car about 7-1/2 months as of this posting, with 3900 miles (I try to limit my driving and gasoline consumption as much as possible). So far it's been trouble free. Total mileage so far = 25.8 mpg.
'06 Touring / Cardinal Red / Automatic / Options = wheel locks, cargo net, cargo cover, all-weather mats, rear bumper step strip, Mazda seat covers & windshield shade
2. Whereabouts are you located?
California's Central Coast
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 couldn't really find anything else! CR-V and RAV 4 don't have enough rear cargo space for my needs, while Caravan, etc. were too big and bulky; and all were lower mileage.
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Ample cargo space, but with---
---Compactness and maneuverability
Price
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
Besides the "givens" (armrests, rear air cond, etc), they would be:
Better mileage
A bigger/more fully opening moonroof: if you're going to offer one, make it right!
Better & more fully adjustable seats & headrests (at least in front row): the headrests should adjust front-to-back; I had to put the driver's headrest on backwards so it is at least tolerable!
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Got the windows tinted. Nothing further planned.
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
It's taken months, but I've finally now seen 2 in my area.
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
Very, very favorable. Especially the color: nearly everybody who says anything at all offers up a big compliment on the color! Mazda, I think you made a HUGE mistake by discontinuing the Cardinal Red!!!!
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
I continue to call it a compact minivan. (and the term "minivan" in the USA I think is a total oxymoron, but never mind....)
11. Other comments:
I've had the car about 7-1/2 months as of this posting, with 3900 miles (I try to limit my driving and gasoline consumption as much as possible). So far it's been trouble free. Total mileage so far = 25.8 mpg.
