Picked up my 2006 Mazda 5, with 13k on it, about a month ago and have already logged on 1100 miles, took a few trips 300+ miles each on the interstate. Here is a break down of what I like and dont like.
Pros:
Great handling
Turning radius
Easy entry in/out
Power is decent for a daily driver although another 15hp would be great, I drive a cobra in the summer time and the 5 is fine 90% of the time.
Radio is good for a factory unit
Seats are comfy enough for a 5 hour drive, wish they had more lumbar and side bolstering support
Texture for dash and the silver finish for the controls compliment each other nicely
Cons:
Wind noise is prominent especially at highway speeds I really hate that about the 5, doing 75mph for 280miles almost drove me nuts
Road noise is also very prominent, there is not enough insulation on the car, can hear every expansion joint noise through the cabin
Hard to hold a conversation with rear passengers at highway speeds due to wind/road noise
It is very gittery on the highway due to its small size and wheelbase, any passing over rough pavement is transmitted throughout the cabin.
Capet gets dirty too fast and shows dirt really easily
Issues:
The suspension on my car is very clunky going over bumps- took it in last night for the tsb work
Rear pass door does not lock with remote or lock button on door
Rear drivers side does not unlock with remote
Heat is not that hot In really cold days 5-15 degree weather
Wishes:
Arm rest is too close to my rib cage wish it was about 3 inches further out
Wish the passengers had an arm rest
Less wind noise/road noise
Rear ac vents
HIDs
More lighting on the inside it is dark in the cabin and hard to see items in the dark, why would you put the trunk light on the bottom where is it obstructed by luggage and bags, it would make more sense if it were on top lighting down on the items.
Reading lamps for rear passengers would be great, as well as flood lights on the doors.
Suspension needs more rebound in shocks
questions:
Is there any aftermarket shocks available? Like koni, bilsteins to tighten up the ride better and improve handling?
Are the ebay cold air kits effective in giving power? How about kits from K&N or AEM etc? any available yet?
Where can I get a DVD map cd? Lost mine dont ask, replacement is 300bucks at dealer can anyone burn me one?
Pros:
Great handling
Turning radius
Easy entry in/out
Power is decent for a daily driver although another 15hp would be great, I drive a cobra in the summer time and the 5 is fine 90% of the time.
Radio is good for a factory unit
Seats are comfy enough for a 5 hour drive, wish they had more lumbar and side bolstering support
Texture for dash and the silver finish for the controls compliment each other nicely
Cons:
Wind noise is prominent especially at highway speeds I really hate that about the 5, doing 75mph for 280miles almost drove me nuts
Road noise is also very prominent, there is not enough insulation on the car, can hear every expansion joint noise through the cabin
Hard to hold a conversation with rear passengers at highway speeds due to wind/road noise
It is very gittery on the highway due to its small size and wheelbase, any passing over rough pavement is transmitted throughout the cabin.
Capet gets dirty too fast and shows dirt really easily
Issues:
The suspension on my car is very clunky going over bumps- took it in last night for the tsb work
Rear pass door does not lock with remote or lock button on door
Rear drivers side does not unlock with remote
Heat is not that hot In really cold days 5-15 degree weather
Wishes:
Arm rest is too close to my rib cage wish it was about 3 inches further out
Wish the passengers had an arm rest
Less wind noise/road noise
Rear ac vents
HIDs
More lighting on the inside it is dark in the cabin and hard to see items in the dark, why would you put the trunk light on the bottom where is it obstructed by luggage and bags, it would make more sense if it were on top lighting down on the items.
Reading lamps for rear passengers would be great, as well as flood lights on the doors.
Suspension needs more rebound in shocks
questions:
Is there any aftermarket shocks available? Like koni, bilsteins to tighten up the ride better and improve handling?
Are the ebay cold air kits effective in giving power? How about kits from K&N or AEM etc? any available yet?
Where can I get a DVD map cd? Lost mine dont ask, replacement is 300bucks at dealer can anyone burn me one?
