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2009 Mazda Mazda5

2009 Mazda Mazda5
Overall rating:  Product Rating: 4.5

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It's not a van. It's a SPORT WAGON.

by drdiaboloco
May 29 '09 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Handling, economy, sliding doors, right-sized for those who don't need an SUV or traditional minivan.
Cons: Borderlines on "slow", ergonomic missteps.
The Bottom Line: Beat the too-big-for-your-needs-vehicle trend and get one that's juuuuust right.

For someone who wants a "van" but wouldn't be caught dead in a "van", this one fits the bill very well.My wife and I have a baby on the way, so my RX-8 had to go and make room for something more family-friendly.  I have a bit of a prejudice ...

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When A Car Tries To Be A Minivan

by mrrenison
Aug 24 '09 - Updated Aug 27 '09 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Good looks, great handling, fabulous fuel mileage!
Cons: No guts, 3rd row seats small, no trunk space with 6 passengers.
The Bottom Line:

Consider this mini-minivan if you need more seating than a 4 door sedan and more economy than a van but can sacrifice a little on power and cargo capacity.


When the recent "Cash for Clunkers" program rolled out, I couldn't help but notice my tired old minivan was worth a lot more as a trade in than it would ever be worth keeping or selling. So we went looking for a replacement vehicle that qualified for the ...

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Perfect for our Family of 4

by cddull
Jul 19 '09 - Updated Jul 20 '09 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Strong mileage, good handling for a van
Cons: Not as roomy as a larger mini-van
The Bottom Line: If you need a mini-van but not a total family truckster, this could be the eco-friendly and economical option you are looking for...

Sometime last year as our children reached the ages where they wanted to bring friends to many activities, we knew that our life of having 2 compact cars was over. We began the research and ended up purchasing a 2009 Mazda5. It has been ideal for our ...

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