2008 Mazda 5 Sport review from North America
"Swiss army knife, safety, performance, and fun!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
So far its great. No complaints.
General comments?
For a 3400 lb vehicle it defies all rules for a micro van or wagon. It handles great, has excellent visibility, has an interior like a Swiss army knife... seats 6 or hauls bicycles or large dogs, or anything the size of a washing machine that you might want to throw in it.
To top this performance and versatility, I have been getting 30-32 m.p.g. in mixed driving. This is a blast to drive and I'm very satisfied with it performance.
In an age where vehicles in this category have grown in mass and thirst, the Mazda 5 is a refreshing change. My last car was a Scion xB, and while it too was a great little car, it did have limitations for passengers and stuff etc.
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| Great car marred by a bad rear suspension |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2008 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50 miles |
| Most recent distance | 1400 miles |
| Previous car | Scion xB |
| Date of Entry | 17th April, 2008 |