Mazda5 Owner's Quiz

[Bannick]

1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
We bought a new 2008 GT , Brilliant Black, AT & cloth w/ sunroof. It has everything except navigation & leather for that year's model.

2. Whereabouts are you located?
Stoney Creek, 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?
We were considering several such as Sienna, Rondo and Honda Odyssey. We would have gone with a Sienna but decided 5 was better on gas and looked great and not really a minivan.

5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Fuel economy, can carry 6 passengers (wife, self & 3 kids + dog), sporty feel and look.

6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
1. Factory roofracks
2. Removable 2nd & 3rd row seats or if folded flat in floor would be awesome.
3. Can't think of anything else.

7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Add rear bumper cover and likely roof-racks

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

9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
What a versatile vehicle, is it a car or a van or something else - generally like the ease of access and impressive fuel numbers.

10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
I like an earlier answer - its a MICROVAN.

11. What question did I forget to ask?

What vehicle is it replacing? Not really replacing, but we are taking a 2000 Pathfinder (very thirsty) down from prime family transport to only occasional towing and / or snow vehicle.

 

[Snagjim]

1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
GT/Platinum/5MT/roof rack, cargo cover
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Calgary, AB
3. Is this your first Mazda?
No - had an 89 323 (3 dr auto...another lifetime!)
4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
None - I was sold on the 5 the first I saw it. Thought about the Rondo, but not seriously (no MT). Hate to think what I might be driving if...
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Size, Manual tranny, handling.
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
- the 2.0L turbo-diesel, 6MT, Mazda sells in Europe
- traction/stability control (they sell that in Europe, and Japan, too)
- heated seats
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Not so far
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Lots - the dealers here can't keep their hands on them
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
None really
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
Just a really, really smart vehicle, done really well.
11. What question did I forget to ask?
My favourite dessert is creme brulee.

 

[Lola 2.0]

1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
08 Grand Touring, Copper Red, Auto, Wheel Locks, Auto Dimming mirror and compass

2. Whereabouts are you located?
Suburbs north of Washington DC

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?
Mitsu Outlander, VW Jetta Sportwagen TDI

5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
It was the car the Mrs wanted the most. Decent Mileage, Very very practical vehicle

6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be? Trip Computer, make the colors of the rest of the display match the gauges (the white gauges and green displays irk me), Factory Tinted Windows

7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Yes, all minor interior comfort things. Ipod integration, storage odds and ends.

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

9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
Only had it for a day, family was very surprised and pleased by the car.

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

 

[av474]

1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
08 GT Leather / Sunlight Silver / 5 spd Manual / Wheel Locks

2. Whereabouts are you located?
Brampton, Ontario CANADA

3. Is this your first Mazda?
No

4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
VW 4Dr. GTI/Audi A3, Volvo C30/V70

5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
(1) Wife drives a Mazda3 and l love that chassis (2) Looked better than any other 6 seater out there (3) The only manual transmission 6 seater I could find in Canada

6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options available for it, what would they be?
(1) Match the colours of all the display/information gauges (the white/green combo is terrible) (2) The horse-whip antenna (3) Make Bi-Xenon headlights an available option.

7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Done so far : HIDs, 3M invisible paint protection, Tinted windows, Horn
Planned : Rear Bumper Step Plate, Auto-Dimming Mirror/Compass, Aftermarket Navi system w/ XM-radio, backup camera, flux-capacitor

8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
You bet. We be multiplying!!

9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
"Dude! You bought a minivan??!!!" (headshake PPL who don't know, just don't get it.

10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
SC /mv- Sport Compact masquerading as a microvan.

11. What question did I forget to ask?
If a Mazdaspeed 5 was offered, would you buy one?
Ans: HEEEEELLLLLYAAAAAA!!!!

 

[kjjm]

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

2008 GT/Copper Red/Auto/Wheel Locks

2. Whereabouts are you located?

Randolph, 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?

Honda CRV, Toyota Rav4, Nissan Rogue. Probably the Rav4.

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

1. Comfort (kids love 2nd row seats) & safety for my family.
2. Gas mileage.
3. Value.

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

1. Traction control & ESC.
2. Multifunction trip computer, mostly for MPG.
3. I've only had it for a little over a week, but I've been reading that the OEM tires/wheels could be better.

7. Do you plan to make any modifications?

Maybe the roof rack and/or a hitch-mounted bike rack. Will probably get a cargo liner too, and possibly rear bumper guard.

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

I've only seen 3 on the road in the past few weeks, but wasn't really looking prior to that.

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

None yet besides "nice car", but haven't had it that long.

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

I think I prefer MAV or space wagon.

11. What question did I forget to ask?

Nothing I can think of right now.

 

[coolmazda5]

Wow, Grand Tourings are selling like pancakes in the US . They should make some with Manual Tranny now

 

[x10dude]

1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
2008 Touring, Stormy Blue, Auto, Bumper guard, Cargo cover, Wheel locks

2. Whereabouts are you located?
Torrance, CA

3. Is this your first Mazda?
Nope - Mazda 626 1989-1999

4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
Kia Rondo, PT Cruiser, Toyota Matrix (Vibe), Chevy HHR, Grand Caravan or T&C Minivan. If I didn't get the Mazda5 I probably would have gotten the Caravan or T&C because they are soooo cheap now (actually cheaper than the Mazda5s now)

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

6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
More storage in Front seats, Adding a Center console, adding sunglass holder, coin box. Did I mention more storage comparments in the front seats?
Option for electronic sliding doors. Option for more powerful engine (or even a hybrid option)

7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Added Wind deflector for sunroof (an absolute must!)

8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
No

9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
"It's just like a miniature minivan." (about half the responses have been that)

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

11. What question did I forget to ask?

You forgot to ask what YEAR in the first question.

 

[shark3bites]

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?
2008 GT / Blue Mica / AT / All weather mats

2. Whereabouts are you located?
Toronto, On

3. Is this your first Mazda?
Yes

4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
Kia Rondo, Dodge Journey, Toyota Matrix/Pontiac Vibe, would have purchased the Rondo

5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Sliding Doors, seating options, gas mileage (much better than any other minivan)

6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
Backup Camera, All weather rear cargo mat, more storage in the front

7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Yes, adding a backup camera with rear sensors

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?
Family says it rides nice and has very nice looks.

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

11. What question did I forget to ask?
What car did you trade in?

I have had the 5 since mid June, So far I have had no problems (other then some stupid woman putting a dent in the rear quarter panel when she backed in to me) and find putting my son into the back seat so much easier then my old Corolla.

Look forward to interacting with you all.

GD

 

[gregzilla]

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

2008 Touring / Grey Mica / Auto / None


2. Whereabouts are you located?

San Diego, California (just moved here from Canada, via Scotland)


3. Is this your first Mazda?

Yes


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

Kia Rondo, Jetta/Passat Wagon, Outback, Forrester, Volvo wagon


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

a) Size - 2 Adults, 1 kid on the way, big dog. They all fit (I hope!) but we're not driving a minivan/suv.

b) Mazda salesmen. Everywhere we went we were set upon by weasely salesmen. Not so at Mazda. No pressure (until the very end when they pressed for the lo-jack and extended warranty - different sales guy though), did all they could to help us get financing and gave us the best price without messing around.

c) Hopefully the baby seat fits in it ;-). And better reputation/resale value.


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

a) More legroom in the front. You can sit comfortably, but it seems tight for room. I have only owned the car for 6 hours though.

b) Lights on the vanity mirrors (that's from my wife).

c) Better centre console thing? No cover on anything on the one I've got.


7. Do you plan to make any modifications?

No


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

Yes, a few.


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

None so far.


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

Space Wagon! That sounds the coolest ;-).


11. What question did I forget to ask?

Previous car/s owned? Price paid?

 

[GLL]

1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?Grand Touring /Stormy blue / alas auto / car came with wheel locks & bumper guard.

2. Whereabouts are you located?
West of St Louis MO

3. Is this your first Mazda?
Nope - This is Mazda #6: Mazda6, MPV, the Mazda5 + three Miatas

4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?Next on list was a Pathfinder, the maybe Honda Odyssey. Had a space requirement for a large dog carrier. Amazing how may vehicle failed my space test - or I just plain did not want. Best option would have been a used MPV

5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Space capacity, overall vehicle size, relative MPG

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

7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Have tinted windows & installed XM radio receiver. will upgrade front speakers to Boston Acoustics, & need roof racks

8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
By now a fair number her in STL

9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
Most folks have not seen / paid attention to one. Think it is a unique vehicle.

10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
Mazda says a space wagon. works for me.

11. What question did I forget to ask?
Will the US see more of these vehicles down the road?

 

[JFRCross]

1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
08 Sport/Galaxy Gray/Manual/Sirius, Rear Bumper Guard, Cargo Cover, Front Splash Guards

2. Whereabouts are you located?
Metro West Suburb of Boston, MA

3. Is this your first Mazda?
Nope - 2nd Gen RX-7, 1st Gen Protege, 323GTX

4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
09 Jetta TDI Sportwagen, Volvo V50 T5

5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Room for bike, skis, kids, dog and occasionally mom-in-law, Fun to drive, MPG

6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
Mazdaspeed version, GT w/manual, One-touch up windows (as well as down)

7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Bigger rear anti-sway bar, upgrade struts and shocks (when stocks wear more), Nokian RSi tires for winter, Mazdaspeed3 18" wheels for summer

8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
More and more each day.

9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
People think it is a great combination of size and utility and did not know it existed.

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

11. What question did I forget to ask?

 

[2003proes]

1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
2007 Touring / 22r...some silver color / 4AT / getting the roof rack put on as we speak...

2. Whereabouts are you located?
Columbia, SC

3. Is this your first Mazda?
No - had a 2003 Protege ES with the Mazda body kit and tint. Also, fiance drives a Tribute.

4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
I was looking at all of the 5 doors that are being made or had been made in the very recent past to include the Mazda Protege5, the Mazda 3 5door, the Subaru WRX wagon, the Subaru Outback, the Dodge Magnum...needed/wanted more room.

5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Room, brand name, mileage

6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
More powerful engine choice, armrest on the passenger seat, towing package

7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Plan on tinting the windows, plan on taking off the pin striping, want to do some tweeking on the engine/ehaust to pull a little more power out and give it that oh so needed growl, possibly a front lip and lower it, also thinking 18" RSVs.

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

9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
I had a woman asking about it at the gas station. She told me that her husband had just bought a PT Cruiser, and she had told him to look at the 5, but he didn't. She liked the 5 more than her husband's PT. She did the walk around at the gas station.

10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
I've never been a van person, so I shy away from that, but the coolest thing about it is it's whatever you want it to be!

11. What question did I forget to ask?
Male or Female?...that's apparently an important thing due to the next sticky post...

 

[sandmantech]

2008 Mazda 5 Touring in SF Bay Area

1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
2008 Touring, Stormy Blue, Auto

2. Whereabouts are you located?
San Francisco Bay Area, CA

3. Is this your first Mazda?
No, 2005 MPV

4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
Kia Rondo, Toyota Matrix (Vibe), Scion xB, Nissan Quest (cheaper than the 5 now)

5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Compact Car but hold 6 people, Versatility, Good MPG

6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
Power Sliding Doors, Option for more powerful engine (or even a hybrid option)

7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Will change to a Shark-fin Atenna

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

9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
It is a 3 with the sliding doors. ;-)

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

 

[flamtap]

1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
2009 Sport Manual with nothing else.

2. Whereabouts are you located?
Cary, NC

3. Is this your first Mazda?
Yes, I am wary as reliability is very important to me, but there's no other vehicle like the 5.

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

Scion xB, Kia Rondo, VW Jetta TDI Sportwagen, Mazda3, Honda Fit, Suzuki SX4 crossover. Probably would have bought the xB.

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

1 - Can easily hold my 3 kids in their car seats/boosters when necessary.
2 - Good chance to achieve 25+ mpg
3 - Price, standard options, "aggressive" styling, availability of manual, I can go on...


6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
1 - Traction/Stability control!
2 - More storage - there is a huge console in the front with almost no storage in it. What are they hiding behind there? They need something with a cover where I can stash the ipod, etc. out of sight.
3 - The engine is "buzzy" over ~2500-3000 RPM.
4 - Manual tranny available in all trim levels

7. Do you plan to make any modifications?

I was tempted to get the spoiler and the side trim but I probably won't.

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

Yes, I notice 1 or 2 a day around here.

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

I know of several people interested in the car. It's becoming very popular due to gas prices.

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

I've been calling it the mini-mini. Our other vehicle is a Sienna which now feels like the mega-mini. Still happy with both vehicles. They serve their purposes well.

11. What question did I forget to ask?

What's your other car? (Sienna) Male or Female? (male) Age? (31) Your car or your spouse's? (mine!)

 

[Cupcake Man]

1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
2008 Sport Auto, no extra options

2. Whereabouts are you located?
Ann Arbor, MI

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?
Used Minivan or Used Pilot


5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
Sliding doors/3rd row to load and hold my 2 kids+ friends, good MPG, car-like handling. I have to admit I really like the styling but that rarely sells a car to me.

6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
Power sliding doors, better storage up front, more AC for the rear passengers

7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Small stuff: window tint, roof rack.

8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Yes - started noticing them after I started looking for a new car. I see about 2 a day on the road.

9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
Only had it four days but most really like it. My parents happily rode in the 3rd row for a 45 minute drive.

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

Mini-minivan. I have to admit HATE the term crossover.


11. What question did I forget to ask?

What's your other or previous car? (Previous was a CRV, other is none)

 

[waspteam]

1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
2009 Mazda5 GT/Galaxy Grey/Auto/everything except leather and nav.
2. Whereabouts are you located?
Edmonton, Alberta, 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?
Toss up between the Matrix or RAV 4
5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
1. Price point.
2. More standard options.
3. It's a compromise between a good looking car and a people hauler.
6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
1. Orientation of the rear light set. It looks a bit awkward being on the top half of the backside.
2. Would have liked the moonroof to have opened up all the way. As it stands, when the moonroof is deployed, the glass has about a 1.5-2 inches overhanging the actual opening on the roof.
3. Have a full spare tire option, rather than the standard teeny tiny one.
7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Tinting for sure, and just a couple of minor exterior things (eg. side marker covers, etc, rear bumper step plate, etc)
8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
About a handful or so.
9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
Haven't really noticed other ppl's reactions, but my wife loves it! My brother and mom really enjoy it too! But most of all, my 2 year old is having a blast in it! He keeps saying that it's HIS car...technically, he's right! hahaha!
10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
I see it as a MUV (Multi-Utility Vehicle), but I just know that I love to drive it.
11. What question did I forget to ask?[/QUOTE]

 

[rscottg]

1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
2008 GT/Grey Mica/Auto/Leather

2. Whereabouts are you located?
Saskatchewan, Canada

3. Is this your first Mazda?
No - first was 1.6l 2000 Protege

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

5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
-Sliding doors
-Handling
-Fuel Economy

6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
-integrated roof rack
-mud flap option for GT
-tinted windows

7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
-winter tires
-tint

8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
I see about one a day where I live.

9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
I think people think it looks pretty good.

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?

 

[midMOdan]

1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
09 Sport / Cu-Red / 5MT / fog lights,splash guards,bumper cover

2. Whereabouts are you located?
middle of Missouri

3. Is this your first Mazda?
2nd, first was '90<->'96, B2600i 4x4

4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
Considered Vibe, Jettawagen, Mazda3, all too small or far way.
If no 5, guess I'd've seen how much $ would be required to fix up/ keep the Outback.

5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
cargo room:vehicle size ratio, nicer ride, local dealership

6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be? I read mention of a diesel 6MT option in Europe, that might've been a nice option to have.

7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
I'm missing the dead pedal my subaru had already. So, that, and it looks like I'll have to do something about the fact that the antenna is taller than my garage door opening. Have seen stubby antennas somewhere too.

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?
none yet, I suspect the dudes at work will scream 'minivan!'.

10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
space wagon. it's oh,so continental.

 

[Davicho]

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

2006 Strato Blue Auto Touring

2. Whereabouts are you located?

Fontana, CA

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 Wagon

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

Awesome looks, Six person cabin, Unique like nothing else

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

Turbo or V6 option, AWD option, and Better sound system

7. Do you plan to make any modifications?

Some, but not sure what yet....

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

Yes, but only a few

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

Just curious looks figuring out what type of vehicle it is and who makes it

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

It is a "Sport Wagon" for me

11. What question did I forget to ask?

Do you Zoom-Zoom in it? Heck yes!

 

[icefisher]

1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get?
2009 Sport/ Stormy Blue / Auto / Popular Equip Pkg (6CD/6Spkr audio, rear spoiler, side sill extensions), cargo net, wheel locks

2. Whereabouts are you located?
Tampa Bay area, Florida

3. Is this your first Mazda?
No

4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought if the Mazda5 didn't exist?
Honda CR-V, Kia Rondo, Nissan Rogue, Hyundai Santa Fe
Not sure what what we would have gotten if not for the 5. We weren't sold on anything else.

5. What were the main three reasons why you chose the Mazda5?
1. Car-like drive with mini-van convenience
2. Interior configuration and cargo capacity
3. The deal we were able to get

6. If you could change three things about the Mazda5 and/or the options avaliable for it, what would they be?
1. More leg room in the front seats. I understand why the amount of space is what it is, but you asked what I would change!
2. Bluetooth and info center option on all models.
3. Manual tranny option for all models (even though we were shopping for the auto, I don't get why they don't offer this?)

7. Do you plan to make any modifications?
Other than tinting the windows no, but we'll see once we get further into ownership.

8. Have you seen any other Mazda5s on the road yet?
Yes, but very few. Even though the 5 is 4 model years into the US market, I still don't see a lot of them.

9. What kind of reactions have you received from others on your new Mazda5?
So far the response has been great. A lot of "Wow that's a cool car, but I don't know if I would buy one." People are still unsure about the design.

10. So, is the Mazda5 a MAV, a minivan, a space wagon, a microvan, crossover, toaster oven or what?
All these terms are BS marketing tags to try to sell to US consumers who are afraid they might not be cool because of what they drive. (attn)

It's a well-designed, practical family wagon.

11. What question did I forget to ask?
On a scale of 1-10, where do you rate the 5 in overall satisfaction?
I would give it an 8 so far.

Keep this in mind when reading my answers... we've only had the car for a week and I've only driven it once for about 4 miles (not including a couple of test drives). We haven't even had to fill it up yet!