Mazda Mazda5 2006Change

Wonderful drive, manual rides like a dream, it is great on gas.
Just don't need such a big ( 6 passenger ) anymore. Our daughter got her own car and so we went to a smaller car.
It is a beautiful colour( teal). Sliding doors, easy to get in and out. Very comfortable to sit and ride. Very clean and has lots of space. Just fold down back chairs and you have lots of extra space for cargo!

This car is a great vehicle for small families and getting around town without the expense (fuel) of a minivan. It has ample room when you have the back two seats folded down for groceries or for larger items like kids bikes. However, it also flexible enough to more 6 people for quick jaunts around town. Although, there isn't much leg room for adults in the back.

Overall, this is a great vehicle for those want a combination of car like fuel economy and space like a minivan for its size.

I purchased this vehicle off lease in 2011. In the first year with under 120km, the rear struts/shocks/mounts have been replaced. The front end struts have been replaced. The AC, clutch, transmission have also been replaced. There is a constant rattle in the back end, that no mechanic can diagnose what the issue is. The back wheel wells are rusting out quickly.
The only positive - good on gas....that's it.

I want my Honda back1!!!

Loved this car, just wish Mazda would have made a sportier version, although it still lets me throw it into every corner without hesitation. With 3 kids under 5 in car seats, had no problem them getting into their seats on their own nor I had any problems getting them buckled up. While luggage space is at a premium, the savings in gas makes up for it for the most part (depending on how many road trips one takes, I suppose). If Mazda were to re-release this with a new Sky-Active diesel engine, I would buy it again in a snap!

Has many features of a minivan, but smaller & more economical. Side sliding doors make getting babies/children in/out of the vehicle much easier. Option to have four rear passenger seats, or none. Great cargo space when all seats folded down.

This has been a great reliable vehicle. Has incredible capacity in the cargo space, particularly with the back seats folded down. The sliding side doors are easy access for people or "stuff". Original plan was to keep this car until 2016 and I am selling it only because of an opportunity to purchase a newer vehicle that has been owned by a family member.

Great family car for family of 4. We use it also as carpool van to activities. Great car with no mechanical issues.

i have had this car for about 5 years now and i cant say a single complain about this car. no accidents, everything works perfectly. the stock speakers are mind blowing amazing pickup. good fuel economy. seats are comfy except for rear seat.

It has a good fuel Economy and you can ride a lot and pay less that what I love from this wonderful car, but the performance of the car are weak.

it is a agreat car for us. two adults and two kids travel very confortable and even have room to give a lift to some friends when we pull up thge two back seat.

Good for gas mileage, handles very well, has enough power to get you where you need to go when you need it, and has enough space to carry up to 6 people. Only complaint is the stereo setup being very integrated into the dashboard, making it difficult to swap a new stereo in unless you have a custom piece to fit it. Other than that, it is a very nice car.

It's small, fuel-efficient, comes with manual transmission, and yet seats 6 passengers comfortably. Great for small families with small kids. Looks great, and performs great. Husband finds the seats a little small and tight; easily rusts around back wheels.

I got this car in 2007, because it was 10 grand less than the 2007 model, and the only difference was middle seat speakers and A.C. I really enjoyed this car for the first month, as it was really the first new car I had ever owned. It then get to be a part of my routine, and it got less thrilling. I still really like this car, it just stalls sometimes (probably my fault, not the cars) and it squeaks on cold mornings.

I owned this car for 6 years. Great versatility and much cheaper to own than a minivan by far!

Look out for many brake and suspension replacements in earlier models (06-09) and the driver's seat does not accommodate tall drivers and the seats are not the comfiest for long hauls.

I had no problems so far, considering buying again a new model
Although the cargo capacity is not great when carrying six people it is still enough for a week end. It is fantastic to be able to flip forward the last row of seat and make a flat surface to carry lots of stuff (when there is only 4 people in the car). The console (I own a manual model) is simple to use and very practical.