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Hi, I'm new on this forum, but I've used it to make my decision to buy the car. So thanks to all of you for your postings. I have been driving the 08 Touring for the last couple of weeks in suburban driving, and my average MPG so far is 21. I went for this car because of the safety standard features it offers at this price range ($ 21500 Out the Door). Yes, ESC would have been nice, but for a car that is driven by responsible family people, (Who else would buy this car?), the standard safety features should be enough. I do however have a gripe with the tires and wheels it comes with. I think that it is a mistake to have such a low profile tires on such a car as they are more prone to damage by curbs that would not have damaged a regular tire. I'm looking forward to a better MPG.
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Replying to: nahag1 (Mar 06, 2008 1:11 pm)  ) and I also bought them for family reasons BUT in addition because of the gripes you talk about. I do love the wheels and the low profile tires as no other car in the market offers any of that (on top of Manual Transmission for my wife and myself) I get 22-25MPG combined in both my cars (06 and 08). Around 30MPG highway (depending of the cruise speed)... Oh, and Canada sells many Mazda5s and there are no big ESC gripes, plus in other forums you can find that not only families buy them, also several young-single people are buying them because of the Zoom Zoom looking, handling and versatility for cargo  I think there were some fuel economy tips around, as long as they are safe and do not make me a boring driver, I'm all for them
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Just bought ours a few weeks ago and on the trip about 4 hours away I just finished yesterday I got 28.5 with some headwind a few times and the climate control set to 71 degrees & Auto for about 95% of the trip. This was running 70-75 MPH most of the way. 2008 Mazda 5 Sport 5 Speed Manual |
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Replying to: rrhirst (Mar 02, 2008 12:10 pm) I can't say enough about the way the vehicle cruised - very smooth, quiet, and comfortable. It felt like a large luxury vehicle with the load we were transporting. This is our fifth Mazda, and perhaps it will be the best we have owned. My 1990 MPV is my favorite so far, but this vehicle may surpass that - time will tell.
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Replying to: rrhirst (Mar 23, 2008 10:53 am) |
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Replying to: rrhirst (Mar 23, 2008 10:53 am)
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Replying to: gschulz (Mar 31, 2008 4:55 am) Also, A/C should be a problem if you really need power, as the A/C should disengage if you have to floor it.
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Replying to: mrbwa1 (Mar 31, 2008 7:51 am)
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Replying to: gschulz (Apr 06, 2008 8:55 am) And honestly again, I get 34-36 MPG with my Saab 93ss. I'm just a steady driver on long trips. mrbwa1: Did you pick up your white Touring yet? If so, how do you like it? Good luck. I'm still very pleased with our 5. The neighbors are asking a lot of questions too.
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Replying to: rrhirst (Apr 27, 2008 1:33 pm)
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