Mazda 5 (2005 - 2010) 2.0d Furano 5d (2007/07) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Daddy can kep his sporty look in an MPV.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

The car is well liked by friends and family.

Would you buy this car again and why?

No i would not buy again as running costs are high, eats fuel, servicing is to expensive and 12,500 service intervals is not very good. Mazda have a problem with the tyres but they will not admit it, own up Mazda!

What are you likely to buy next?

Possibly Citreon Picasso c4, looks better, or maybe the Renault Senic due out in 09. Mazda offered me 11,500 trade if i wanted the new Mazda 5 with luxury pack well below the 12,750 min i should get so they are all the same the dealers just ripping us off.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£0

When did you buy the car?

April 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes got a good deal dealer wanted £18,750 for the vehicle when i showed him an internet quote he nearly fainted. Matched the price though after some serious haggling.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

To accomadate growing family

What was the dealer like?

Usual car sales man!

What's it like to drive?

Excellent to drive very fast for an oil burner, makes mondeo and audi man move over with a surprised look on their faces that daddies bus is rapid!

What's it like to park?

Easy to park considering its size.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Yes after reading re tyre wear my vehicle has had to have 4 brand new tyres at 10 months old and 12,500 miles, also when i got a puncture i could not get the alloy wheel off at 1.30 am in the driving wind and snow, took until 5am for someone to fix it needed a specialist tyre fitter to fix it.

What's most practical about your car?

Sliding rear doors are great, good boot size.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

auto lights and wipers because im lazy.