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#99 of 118 Re: Tires and a little more cargo space [bobw3] by coolmazda5 May 13, 2009 (3:32 pm)
Replying to: bobw3 (May 13, 2009 11:58 am) Just a longer one then, right? I'm not sure if the actual platform (same as the Mazda3) can actually take that much enlargement though.   The Mazda5 is not the most fuel efficient (we have to keep on mind that it is still heavier than a Mazda6) but I can get pure highway MPG of around 28-31 driving conservatively. And I wouldn't dare to compare it to a Sienna at all (which I have rented), good torque but that is a real gas guzzler. I got a mix of 16-19MPG when renting, and advertised it has a poor 17-23MPG
#100 of 118 Mazda 5 for a family of five by blinas Jul 06, 2009 (7:05 pm)
We are considering the M5 for a family of five aged in utero to 6 years. I am interested to hear how this car has worked for similar families. Do you miss the 7th seat of a larger SUV/minivan? Is there enough cargo space with the third row up to carry suitcases to the airport for example? Replies to this message: zbx (Jul 06, 2009 9:46 pm) vg33e power (Jul 07, 2009 6:27 am) billm6 (Jul 09, 2009 4:41 pm)
#101 of 118 Re: Mazda 5 for a family of five [blinas] by zbx Jul 06, 2009 (9:46 pm)
Replying to: blinas (Jul 06, 2009 7:05 pm) I've had the M5 for 2 years now; it's great for my family of 4 as I never wanted a full-sized van. My opinion is there is NOT enough cargo space with the third row up to carry suitcases to the airport. The M5 is a very niche vehicle and many times I have told myself over past 2 years that if I had one more kid, I'd need a "real" van.
#102 of 118 I almost fell out of my chair by vicenac Jul 07, 2009 (7:49 am)
I laughed out loud when I read the question.... We are two going to get one of these. We have a 4 year old and another one on the way. But that's it! With the 3rd raw of seats up, there barely room for 2 grocery bags in the "trunk". You should go see one at a dealer. They usually have on inside the showroom. You need a real minivan. Get the Odyssey.   To carry anything of significance with the 5 roof racks and cargo boxes are in order. How about a CX-9? It's only 10k more.... Replies to this message: dona83 (Jul 07, 2009 9:44 am) vicenac (Jul 09, 2009 6:17 pm) dona83 (Jul 10, 2009 8:27 am)
#103 of 118 Re: I almost fell out of my chair [vicenac] by dona83 Jul 07, 2009 (9:44 am)
Replying to: vicenac (Jul 07, 2009 7:49 am) I've fit over $150 in groceries behind the third row seat. What is this person talking about? Replies to this message: vicenac (Jul 09, 2009 6:17 pm) dona83 (Jul 10, 2009 8:27 am)
#104 of 118 Re: Mazda 5 for a family of five [blinas] by vg33e power Jul 07, 2009 (6:27 am)
Replying to: blinas (Jul 06, 2009 7:05 pm) I have a family of five (wife, 14, 9, 1mo, and of course myself). We find the M5 adequate for us. 14 year old sit up front with me (for now), wife and baby in the second row and 9 year old in one of the third row seats. That leaves one third row seat open, so I folded down to have carrying room for baby stuff, groceries, "little" luggage, etc. In the rare ocassion that I am using all six seats, there really isn't very much room left for anything more then a couple small to medium duffle bags behind the third row. I am getting the (needless to say) expensive factory roof rack this week to have a bit more carrying capacity. I have never had anything bigger then a normal 5 passenger vehicle, so I can't say I miss the 7th seat since I've never had one, but I can surely say that I love this little wagon...besides I can't afford to buy anything bigger right now. Hope this helps. Replies to this message: billm6 (Jul 09, 2009 4:41 pm)
#105 of 118 Re: Mazda 5 for a family of five [vg33e power] by billm6 Jul 09, 2009 (4:41 pm)
Replying to: vg33e power (Jul 07, 2009 6:27 am) I have a 2007 Mazda 5 and a family of 5 (and an occasional grandma along for the ride). We have recently been looking at bigger vans as the 5 is just too small for us. We wanted to be practical and we really like the way it drives, parks, and the MPG. However, we do not like the loud road noise and lack of room. If you are driving somewhere with 6 people and a lasagna...the lasagna is on your lap. or under your feet...or you put it in the back and it pops out all over the driveway when you open the door. We have a cargo box for the roof which is a must for any family vacation with 5 or 6 people.
#106 of 118 Re: I almost fell out of my chair [dona83] by vicenac Jul 09, 2009 (6:17 pm)
Replying to: dona83 (Jul 07, 2009 9:44 am) Ehmhm.... 150 dollars does not speak volume.... It depends where you shop.... I drive a CX-7 which has a very large cargo area compared to the 5 with all the seats up. 118 dollars in grocery at Safeway/VONS fills it to the gils (the CX-7 back). More has to go on the seats. Maybe I just hit the sale days and I get more for the buck.... but still suitcases to the airport... I don't thinnk so. And that was the point. I see that more responses point the same thing out. Replies to this message: dona83 (Jul 10, 2009 8:27 am)
#107 of 118 Re: I almost fell out of my chair [vicenac] by dona83 Jul 10, 2009 (8:27 am)
Replying to: vicenac (Jul 09, 2009 6:17 pm) That's about 6 cloth grocery bags full. Two carry on size luggage (19" high) can fit there as well. I've carried three of my teammates and 4 hockey bags and 8 hockey sticks in my 5 once with absolutely no problems. .   If I ever go on a road trip with 6 passenger and loads of cargo, I have a basket roof rack I can throw up on top but to be honest I have yet to use it.   The CX-7 is not particularily big either, but I think the general population needs to get out of the mode of thinking that we need a vehicle for the absolute worst case scenario. Why does anyone need to use a truck that can haul a boat 80mph to do groceries?
#108 of 118 Re: Need the 7th Seat [shell6] by ldisler Jul 10, 2009 (8:43 am)
Replying to: shell6 (Oct 29, 2006 6:35 pm) I believe I read that we don't get it in the US due to Federal safety regulations. Replies to this message: dona83 (Jul 10, 2009 1:41 pm) vg33e power (Jul 10, 2009 1:56 pm) zbx (Jul 13, 2009 11:34 am) dona83 (Jul 13, 2009 11:41 am)

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