This might be too young of a crowd to ask.... but does anyone have a mazda 5?

I got my first kid on the way, and I am thinking that a Mazda 5 is really useful for kids. Considering my summer/fun car is an s2000... I dont mind getting an "uncool" car like a mazda5. Anyone have one? Wanna tell me your review on it?

Thanks

 

PM "DiscLarry" He purchased one about a year and a half ago.

 

Don't have one but it's based on Mazda3 which is usually on top compared to Civics, Corollas, etc. Sliding doors on both sides a plus. How about MS3? Carseat fits fine in the back as well as stroller in the trunk Btw used Mazda5's with low mileage in the 12-13k range so might be better getting used. Also check for owners opinions http://www.mazdav.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123728647

 

Do you mean an MX5 or Miata?

 

He mean this:

 

Thats exactly what I mean hahaha

 

used for 13k... CRAP... looks like I might have to go shopping accross the border again for a used car. The s2000 was hassle enough.

 

I'm seeing them for $10.9K to $11.8K in Houston, used. Thing is, the new ones have a 5-spd automatic tranny vs the old 4-spd, which improves both acceleration and fuel economy.

They're great little vehicles - drive well, decently big inside, and great for carrying people and gear. They'll get into the 30+ mpg range on the highway if you drive the speed limit. The back seats are not that big - you wouldn't put adults back there - but they'll work for small children.

The interior is cheap, hard, and bare but that's my only real gripe. It's also available with a manual transmission, which is a plus to an enthusiast (even if your wife doesn't want it)...

 

i had one, great car, seats 6, 25+mpg, looks good (subjective)
it doesn't have enough power, but you're not buying it to race.
it is a grocery getter/people hauler.

 

I say go for it, but get the 5-spd. The only vans I would drive are this, the new Odysseys, and the 91-97 Previas.