How does OPPO feel about the 5?

"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
03/07/2014 at 15:54 • Filed to: None

I've kinda always like the Mazda5 sporty low mini van thing.

I just want to see what Oppo thinks about them.

I absolutly love the rear of the newer ones

https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A…

and here's the CL ad that sparked this post.

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/ctd/435298…

DISCUSSION (28)

Audi-os, amigos > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
03/07/2014 at 16:00

Kinja'd!!!

We're talkin' some righteous cargo space and clearance back there.

Utility is sexy. +1

jkm7680 > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
03/07/2014 at 16:01

Huh, If I ever have an excessive amount of children, I will buy one.

Brian Silvestro > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
03/07/2014 at 16:02

Mazda makes really good cars, and if this one has similar characteristics from their other cars, then I approve. It is really good looking from the rear.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Audi-os, amigos
03/07/2014 at 16:02

indeed like if my wife told me she was pregers and then we found out we we having triplets this is the car I would buy. lol

Audi-os, amigos > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
03/07/2014 at 16:03

I think this car is served well in a brighter color. Takes away from the minivan-like frump, and adds some character and sporting edges to it.

That lilac color, for example, is beautiful.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Brian Silvestro
03/07/2014 at 16:04

I have to wonder why the prices are so cheap tho I mean 8gs for a car with 80k is super cheap in today's market. Maybe nobody wants a small mini van with a clutch pedal. but who wants to live in a world where that's true. lol

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Audi-os, amigos
03/07/2014 at 16:06

I agree especially with the new one with that wavy body lines. and smiling front end. lol

Tekamul > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
03/07/2014 at 16:07

I had a 5. It was lovely. It's nice to have the option of a stick with sliding doors.

Boy, though. The inside wheel spun in a low speed turn with great ease. I don't know if it's been corrected as of late, but in my 2008 it was very apparent.

They are not big, though. When I had a second kid, I figured out you couldn't lay down a folded double stroller across the back. It had to be angled.

Brian Silvestro > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
03/07/2014 at 16:07

Their loss is our gain I guess haha. If you really need the space and seats I'd think this is the car to get.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Brian Silvestro
03/07/2014 at 16:12

me too

midengineer > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
03/07/2014 at 16:14

Rode in a white one when my family went on a trip a few years back. Super roomy and pretty comfortable.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Tekamul
03/07/2014 at 16:15

yeah itsa a compromise vehicle for sure. in my mine it's a happy medium between a Jetta Sport Wagen, and a Honda Odyssey.

N/A POWAAAHH > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
03/07/2014 at 16:17

I like how the previous gen looks, although not so much the new one. It also comes in Mazdaspeed trim! It's a bit hard to drive in standard if you're tall because of a weird angle to the clutch.

jariten1781 > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
03/07/2014 at 16:17

They're pretty good utility cars. I've had nothing but good experiences with them from the rental lot. Don't know if I'd buy one over a mini-van though if I really needed space.

MazdaMonkey > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
03/07/2014 at 16:18

This car is a Mazda3 underneath. We all know how great the Mazda3 is!

I have a couple of friends (with families) driving Mazda5s and they love them.

Tekamul > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
03/07/2014 at 16:20

That seems like a pretty accurate landing spot. I used it as a transition vehicle between a Forester and an Odyssey.

Textured Soy Protein > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
03/07/2014 at 16:26

Had one as a service loaner several years ago at the Mazda dealer. I thought it was really kinda cool but also really slow.

Manny05x > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
03/07/2014 at 16:29

is the mazda 5 an mpv replacement ?

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Manny05x
03/07/2014 at 16:30

yup

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Textured Soy Protein
03/07/2014 at 16:31

i would image its not very fast its a lot of car for and NA four banger

Manny05x > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
03/07/2014 at 16:34

awd?

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Manny05x
03/07/2014 at 16:38

no i dont think the 5 ever came AWD i could be wrong though.

Matt Urban > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
03/07/2014 at 17:38

My wife drives one. Outside of the craptastic sway bar bushings that are a bitch to get too, it has done everything we've asked it. Put 70k on the mini mini van in about 2.5 years with no issues. Though you get 6 adults in there and it gets really really really gutless, needs a turbo. Good configuration options inside. My only complaint really is that the drivers seat could be a bit deeper on the seat. It's a great option to have if you don't want a full size mini van with their full size price tags.

Local Miata Bro > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
03/07/2014 at 18:40

My mom has an 06 touring model with the autotragic and we've put 148k on her. I had to drive it last winter when I broke my leg and it really suprised me. it gets up and goes better than my Hyundai and can carry all of my buddies. It also handles like a small car. Just be on the lookout for so random electrical gremlins our passenger sliding door sometimes won't unlock and the key access is hit or miss. My dad would buy another in a heartbeat but mom won't let this one go.

Devilishprune > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
03/07/2014 at 20:09

I really like the concept and the style of this, but I'll wait until they adapt the Skyactiv tech to it before I give it a serious look.

Manny05x > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
03/08/2014 at 00:06

so is not an mpv replacement?

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Manny05x
03/08/2014 at 00:18

well the MPV wasn't just awd

hethoughtofcars > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
03/08/2014 at 01:12

From the ad:

Transmission:Automatic

Um, pretty sure that there is what we lay people call a stick shift. Also, maybe clean out the snow (or even just let it melt!) from the front floor well before you take the pictures you are using to sell a car ....

I love the 5 though and that is a pretty solid deal. Gas mileage with the 2.5 engine is not great (low 20s). Might also want to look at the 3 too. The 5 is not really that much bigger, but it does have the sliding doors going for it.