2008 Mazda 5 Review - The Most Fun Minivan EVER!

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My thoughts on the 2008 Mazda 5 with the 2.3L inline 4 and 5 speed automatic transmission!
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  • @j.collett2364
    @j.collett23643 жыл бұрын

    They’re even more fun with a 5 speed. I think you’re right saying they’re the most fun van.

  • @juha2031

    @juha2031

    3 жыл бұрын

    How can gears effect on that? :D

  • @lettuce7378

    @lettuce7378

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@juha2031 five speed stick shift (and they're right, i have one :D)

  • @user-vc7xj3zd3d

    @user-vc7xj3zd3d

    2 жыл бұрын

    አሜን

  • @ianloftus6692
    @ianloftus6692Ай бұрын

    This is my childhood vehicle. On February 16th, my family no longer have it anymore, replacing it with a 2020 Honda Civic. Plus, that’s a 2009 model, looked the same as the 2008 on the video. We own the minivan for 15 years. I still remember the happy smile on the front of the minivan and The Mazda 5 minivan will always be my childhood memory no matter what. ❤️🫡

  • @joelrichards4965
    @joelrichards49652 жыл бұрын

    I bought one of these new in 2008, but mine had a 5-speed manual and I added a Mazdaspeed 3 rear anti-sway bar and summer tires. Great handling, fun car, really drove like a fun hatch, not a van. The only issue I had was that I believe the OE rear springs were too soft and caused unweighting of the front tires on acceleration. This was really noticeable in wet or snowy uphill conditions. I ran full winter tires on all 4 on 16" steel wheels for winter.

  • @2020brianb
    @2020brianb7 ай бұрын

    I have a 2010 with a 5 speed manual. Bought it new and now at 290,000 miles. No engine or tranny repairs. Still on the original clutch! One solid powertrain and it is still fun to drive.

  • @Adr_Jim
    @Adr_Jim2 ай бұрын

    Back in Puerto Rico I used to work for a Mazda dealership, they had a Mazda 5 for parts and service 2nd and 3rd row seats removed and a custom wood floor installed. To say the least that thing got abused and never gave any real problems (that I'm aware)

  • @captmaverickable
    @captmaverickable Жыл бұрын

    Fun fact. I was a salesmen for a Mazda dealer and usually we were encouraged to drive for 5-10 minutes to demonstrate the handling capabilities as part of our Zoom Zoom campaign. MX-5 and RX-8 were loads of fun. The 3 and 6 were least interesting. The 5 blew me away. There is a curve shaped like a question mark. We use this to demonstrate the handling prowess. In the 5 it will tripod on a really sharp turn.

  • @winstonb3365
    @winstonb33653 жыл бұрын

    Im the one who purchased this van for my 16yo daughter from toyota of naperville a couple of weeks ago. It is a peppy van with great gas mileage. I enjoyed your video as well as my daughter when I showed it to her.

  • @mohamedsawar7022

    @mohamedsawar7022

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey, would you mind sharing how much was it?

  • @winstonb3365

    @winstonb3365

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@mohamedsawar7022 it was just under $6k before taxes and plates.

  • @mark-dietz

    @mark-dietz

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@mohamedsawar7022 I just bought a 2010 today. 120,000 km which is 75000 miles in fantastic shape for 6200 Canadian, 4700 US dollars. Winter tires + all seasons, all on rims. I took a few for test drives and they are GREAT! They seem to be the best deals on kijiji, if that helps.

  • @mohamedsawar7022

    @mohamedsawar7022

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@mark-dietz Thanks for sharing, I just got one as well 2010 with only 65000KM on it and in excellent shape, I paid 7500 CAD and I love it

  • @mark-dietz

    @mark-dietz

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@mohamedsawar7022 You found a good deal! See ya on the road.

  • @keithrobinson2709
    @keithrobinson27093 жыл бұрын

    I own same model for a year now i totally agree "most fun".

  • @larryjelvik919

    @larryjelvik919

    2 жыл бұрын

    me 2 it smokes and stinks but i just still drive it

  • @jayespi37
    @jayespi373 жыл бұрын

    This is a very fun van...I own one and it has 200k and still going. It handles very good and the steering has some weight. I drive it using the tipronic and it very fun dipping through highway traffic. The motor is bulletproof. I would definitely buy another one when this one ever dies

  • @AJ88874

    @AJ88874

    3 жыл бұрын

    What year is yours?

  • @jayespi37

    @jayespi37

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AJ88874 2009...I just straight piped it for the hell of it yesterday 😋 it actually sounds good

  • @sea1tie1

    @sea1tie1

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well! That's a relief. I love my 2012 and always worry about how many miles Ive put on mine. So far it has 113k miles on it. Has yours had any major issues with it?

  • @jayespi37

    @jayespi37

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@sea1tie1 the only issue I had was the tpm for the transmission, which is common on these and the mazda 3 since they share the same platform. I bought one from the dealer online for 500 dollars and watched a KZread video on it to install. Drives like a dream again

  • @nikkitaylor7025

    @nikkitaylor7025

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jayespi37 tpm for the transmission?

  • @zionz1164
    @zionz116420 күн бұрын

    Never knew these came in manual. I saw a black color one on the road the other day and it look really good

  • @Darylrb1983
    @Darylrb19832 жыл бұрын

    I found one in this color with a 5 speed manual and 150k miles. I'm seriously tempted

  • @JWROWE3
    @JWROWE39 ай бұрын

    Great review. I've got a '10 and love it. Keep up the good work. There are only 2 "issues" with these. The ride is brutal with performance tires. Most car mags said the same. The other gripe is replacing the headlamp bulbs. Don't even try it. Get someone else to. They are impossible to get them in and getting them to stay put.

  • @AndresSalazarAutos
    @AndresSalazarAutos3 жыл бұрын

    I believe this engines, the MZR engines, 2.0, 2.3 and 2.5, were actually mazda designed engines, but at the time Ford owned a big % of Mazda and they also had the rights over these engines, so much so that even now I think the 2.3 basic architecture is still used in the 2.3 Ecoboost.

  • @holmd90

    @holmd90

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's based off the 2.3 Turbo from the mazdaspeeds/CX-7

  • @bricegraham8256

    @bricegraham8256

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@holmd90 it's actually the other way around. The Mazdaspeed engine is based off of the regular 2.3/2.5.

  • @holmd90

    @holmd90

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@bricegraham8256 I'm disappointed with how unclear my comment was tbh, I intended to say the EcoBoost specifically was based off of the disi 2.3 from the mazdaspeeds, which was indeed based off of the Mazda 2.3/2.5

  • @cristianramirez-hernandez4328

    @cristianramirez-hernandez4328

    Жыл бұрын

    All wrong. These engines are based of the Ford Lima engines. Look it up. The mazda version had different heads than the fords

  • @williamryan9195

    @williamryan9195

    Жыл бұрын

    @@cristianramirez-hernandez4328 They are not Limas. They are based on a collaboration of Ford,Mazda and Volvo. Lima engines were prior to the Duratec series.

  • @lrich8181
    @lrich8181 Жыл бұрын

    There is a manual mode on the shifter. The second row seats are adjustable forward and back so the third row has more legroom.

  • @WhatIfBrigade
    @WhatIfBrigade4 ай бұрын

    I had the 2010. A tiny minivan. In terms of capabilities for its weight and size, practically unbeatable. Seats six, seats fold for hardware store trips, parks like a sedan. Great headroom for tall passengers.

  • @trumpmech
    @trumpmech3 жыл бұрын

    I love my 2010 Mazda5! :D

  • @notcharles
    @notcharles3 жыл бұрын

    Wish he had folded up the rear seats to see what sort of cargo space it offered

  • @larryjelvik919

    @larryjelvik919

    2 жыл бұрын

    or anything usefull

  • @marcelberry784
    @marcelberry7843 жыл бұрын

    Never thought I'd see a dutch license plate in or of your videos

  • @jomphe36
    @jomphe363 жыл бұрын

    my first car and still drive great

  • @sabrinaazemarbutler6024
    @sabrinaazemarbutler60242 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this review, it was awesome!! I want a van but they are expensive and a Mazda is more in my budget for a used car. this was awesome! Thank you

  • @IVGabriq
    @IVGabriq2 жыл бұрын

    Engine is Mazda Platform L, Duratec are also Mazda based engines.

  • @L.Lyubomirov
    @L.Lyubomirov2 ай бұрын

    The most funny thing is that i am 1.96cm tall,i have Mazda Premacy 1999 year,i tried today Toyota Avensis...which should be very large car,when i moved the seat to the maximum backwards,it remains the same space as my old Premacy :D

  • @christianbryant5617
    @christianbryant56176 ай бұрын

    Reminds me of a Mercedes Metris..

  • @unclejohn1951
    @unclejohn19513 жыл бұрын

    I miss this car.

  • @Baker4life777
    @Baker4life7773 жыл бұрын

    Was thinking about using this as a truck alternative

  • @corymethot86
    @corymethot864 ай бұрын

    I just bought a used 2012 mazda5 w/ manual transmission. I wanted a vehicle that was cheap on gas and big enough to convert into a mini camper. My plan is to travel around Canada to hike as many national park trails as possible. I think this vehicle was the best choice. I would have liked 4x4 but I really wanted fuel economy to make the trip around Canada as cheap as possible because I'm a poor 😂

  • @daquarlow
    @daquarlow3 жыл бұрын

    mazda is fun. my brother has a -08 Mazda 6 and it’s very comfy

  • @anaestereo810
    @anaestereo8102 жыл бұрын

    For fun factor, u gotta go with the manual trans, for sure

  • @dave11686
    @dave116863 жыл бұрын

    Awesome!

  • @04dram04
    @04dram042 жыл бұрын

    dont think a minivan can look more sporty than this

  • @a.brownlee2775
    @a.brownlee277510 ай бұрын

    Hey there quick question. I was looking at a mazda5 and a 3rd gen subaru outback that i saw you review. How would u compare both vehicles in terms of driving dynamics, ride, handling? Which feels more stable? Thanks and love the videos dude.

  • @Fenncer24
    @Fenncer243 жыл бұрын

    Bought a 2007 Mazda 5 3 years ago after my 1993 Escort wagon gave out. Best vehicle I've had of the 9 different cars I've owned 2 from the 1970's, 5 from the 1980's and the 1993 Escort and hopefully this will be the last car I own. These are quite fast though the car review guys all say there slow. They're also roomy inside as I was able to fit a full size couch in mine with about a foot or less sticking out the back. Granted the third row is small but the center seats move to give those in last row room. I've sat back there and fit fond and I'm 5'8". Great vehicle don't be deterred by certain reviews drive it and see for your self, these as said fun to drive.

  • @larryjelvik919

    @larryjelvik919

    2 жыл бұрын

    have you seen the crash tests,drive carefull,i turned left in front of some one at a light,was sopposed to yeild,i feel like i sh be in the hospital r now but ime sooooo lucky.

  • @Fenncer24

    @Fenncer24

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@larryjelvik919 yes I have but my other cars were death traps. No airbags and small compared to this. I'll hope to never find out how well it handles a crash.

  • @alunjones9153
    @alunjones91533 ай бұрын

    Glad I watched that I have a Citroen Berlingo conversion but have been considering getting one of these having seen one at last camp it would fit in with my innocent fun of having a chauffeur style vechile and there not expensive in d UK and I'll get a Ulez

  • @tomweis1194
    @tomweis11943 жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much for your review... but just FYI it's an "engine" not a "motor". Internal combustion engine. Electric motor. I need one of these Mazda 5s!

  • @larryjelvik919

    @larryjelvik919

    2 жыл бұрын

    really?

  • @1BEAVIS13

    @1BEAVIS13

    2 жыл бұрын

    So my Yamaha FJR is a “ engine cycle?”

  • @lilyroben8576

    @lilyroben8576

    5 ай бұрын

    most people i know have used motor and engine synonymously since forever.

  • @Marcbgping
    @Marcbgping2 жыл бұрын

    Hey, as far as fun to drive MPV, the list is pretty short; There's the - Honda Stream and its successor the - Honda Jade (Chinese domestic market, big tuning aftermarket support there), -the Ford S-MAX -in europe we had the Peugeot 307 SW (more of a bulbous 7 seater station wagon), also the old - dacia logan 7 seater , the new - Dacia Jogger i haven't tried yet. The Ford could be specced with the 2.5T focus ST engine and would be the fastest. The hondas are sweet, but very rare outside of Asia. Old ones were powered by the "slow" K20A1 engine, with manual transmissions available in europe. I know nothing of the american market, would love to have someone chime in.

  • @cruelkiller115
    @cruelkiller1153 жыл бұрын

    You convinced me to get one

  • @MegaBuzzedGaming

    @MegaBuzzedGaming

    3 жыл бұрын

    same lol

  • @cruelkiller115

    @cruelkiller115

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nvm guys it was a salvaged title sad days

  • @cruelkiller115

    @cruelkiller115

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MegaBuzzedGaming mine was in Cali

  • @XTheJenovaProjectX

    @XTheJenovaProjectX

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been trying to hunt down a 5 speed version. Only 2 on the whole west coast for sale on FB market. And they have almost 300k miles.

  • @tyomikshkolnik7988

    @tyomikshkolnik7988

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@XTheJenovaProjectX seriously? My Dad bought one (and he just wanted a good car, didn't have to be manual) and he bought one, but it didn't just have an automatic, it also has a 5 - speed. I'm glad we have it now!

  • @noble5wins
    @noble5wins3 жыл бұрын

    would you do a video on changing the front door speakers? and after market taillights?

  • @michaelwielenga8809

    @michaelwielenga8809

    3 жыл бұрын

    You know he doesn't own it right?

  • @ayy_itsme1626

    @ayy_itsme1626

    3 жыл бұрын

    It’s not his car. He is borrowing it. He can’t do anything like that since he doesn’t own it

  • @04dram04
    @04dram042 жыл бұрын

    I like that this is small, but i think its just a little to small. Would be better if it was the size of the mazda MVP minivan

  • @WhatIfBrigade
    @WhatIfBrigade4 ай бұрын

    I think the Mazda 5 is the most fun minivan to drive in my experience, but a close second is the Peugeot 5008.

  • @armanamir72
    @armanamir72 Жыл бұрын

    Try reviewing the Mazda MPV.

  • @brucevanguard8398
    @brucevanguard83983 жыл бұрын

    Thinking about getting an 09 mazda 5 with 153k miles. Are they still worth getting in 2021?

  • @ayy_itsme1626

    @ayy_itsme1626

    3 жыл бұрын

    Idk if it is worth it or how much the price is. But I have a 2009 Mazda 5 and it a pretty good car in my opinion. How much is the car u looking at?

  • @paddybolger1967

    @paddybolger1967

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @hollypaige2995

    @hollypaige2995

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm looking at a 2009 157,000km for $4000 mvi runs up Aug 2022 .. I'm hoping mines worth it anyone thoughts are welcome! How good are they on gas?

  • @GreenmanWood

    @GreenmanWood

    Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely!

  • @lrich8181

    @lrich8181

    Жыл бұрын

    @@hollypaige2995 My 2010 5 gets a solid 26 mpg in town and 32 mpg on the hwy.

  • @nacholibre1962
    @nacholibre19623 жыл бұрын

    Didnèt show how much room there is with the rear seats folded or of the seats are removeable.

  • @larryjelvik919

    @larryjelvik919

    2 жыл бұрын

    he didnt show anything ,he sh take down this vid and not try again.

  • @father5946
    @father59462 жыл бұрын

    To be fair to how cramped the seats are, you are a pretty big guy lol but for smaller people around 5' 10" and under, the seats should be fine.

  • @applepoop10
    @applepoop103 жыл бұрын

    I don’t know where you getting 153 HP at; because my Mazda 3 makes 160 HP. Is this the Zero Emissions variant of the 2.3L? Also I wonder why Mazda never made the Mazdaspeed5....

  • @tyomikshkolnik7988

    @tyomikshkolnik7988

    2 жыл бұрын

    My Mazda5 makes 145... Could be that yours has a different exhaust.

  • @kylefishing21
    @kylefishing212 жыл бұрын

    Is this like a miniminivan?

  • @gelohful
    @gelohful2 жыл бұрын

    Are 2nd and 3rd row of seats removable?

  • @lilyroben8576

    @lilyroben8576

    5 ай бұрын

    yes

  • @johnroomes3847
    @johnroomes38472 жыл бұрын

    I bought a 2008 Mazda (5) Premacy... the same car but mostly found outside of the USA. I live in Jamaica. I know what is to truly enjoy driving this model. Put it this way... you get the feeling that the car enjoys being driven... and is pleased that you the driver is having fun. However... I currently need to find a shift soleniod F for my AT transmission (CREW chassis) that I just overhauled. This is proving to be hard to find... and I am not having fun right now. Can any of you help me wth this?

  • @toplespecah666

    @toplespecah666

    Жыл бұрын

    What kilometers on clock?

  • @saminarafia2716
    @saminarafia27162 жыл бұрын

    What is price in euro

  • @tmus1905
    @tmus19052 жыл бұрын

    Just sidegraded our 300+kms 2004 Toyota Ipsum... way less equiped in terms of storage & room and is down a bit on power(only get the 2L version here in NZ, the 2.3L is for the MPVs in both n/a & forced) but is up on handling and fuel economy. Gutted couldn't find a manual, maybe this wasn't available in RHD for Australasian market....

  • @justinmagee2203
    @justinmagee22032 жыл бұрын

    V is the roman numeral for five so…its always been called the mazda 5

  • @jackysanchez1069
    @jackysanchez10692 жыл бұрын

    How much is mazda 5 in US?

  • @tyomikshkolnik7988

    @tyomikshkolnik7988

    2 жыл бұрын

    From a pretty bad ($1,500) to around $5,000 and best examples are around $7,000. We got one for $5,000, and it's alright, so I recommend saving $2,000 with the $5,000 option.

  • @89temples
    @89temples3 жыл бұрын

    I would argue the R63 AMG is the most fun van ever.

  • @wolfman4lph4

    @wolfman4lph4

    3 жыл бұрын

    ... most fun van ever, when it works*

  • @jayespi37

    @jayespi37

    3 жыл бұрын

    Mercedes wouldn't last 200k on their best motor 😂

  • @charlese.duncanjr.2341

    @charlese.duncanjr.2341

    3 жыл бұрын

    Mercs doors don’t slide

  • @ayy_itsme1626

    @ayy_itsme1626

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ya but for the price, this wins

  • @Darylrb1983

    @Darylrb1983

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jayespi37 that's actually not true

  • @thejaredev
    @thejaredev3 жыл бұрын

    This looks pretty small for a minivan. Surprised they got a third row in there

  • @jayespi37

    @jayespi37

    3 жыл бұрын

    Mazda considers is a wagon, not a minivan

  • @damilolaakanni

    @damilolaakanni

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jayespi37 the thing is, even if Mazda considers this to be a wagon, the people who buy this or see it on the road will still call it a minivan because of the sliding rear doors and the tall sides. And also because there was a Mazda 6 wagon and lift back when this existed.

  • @alexokrat8171
    @alexokrat81713 жыл бұрын

    Too bad their wasn't a option for a bigger engine...

  • @michaelwielenga8809

    @michaelwielenga8809

    3 жыл бұрын

    You can speed3 swap them though

  • @nolahahnshouse3389
    @nolahahnshouse33893 жыл бұрын

    Drive a Honda mini van there awesome!

  • @jayespi37

    @jayespi37

    3 жыл бұрын

    They are comfortable in every way, but they dont handle as good as this in the off ramps

  • @michaelwielenga8809

    @michaelwielenga8809

    3 жыл бұрын

    Honda minivan weighs about 1000lbs more lol definitely not even comparable.

  • @elroydinglefritz7291
    @elroydinglefritz72913 жыл бұрын

    My mom has a 2007 it’s a good car except for the fact that it eats up tires like no other car I’ve ever seen

  • @Andreasplace

    @Andreasplace

    2 жыл бұрын

    Really I want a Mazda 5

  • @elroydinglefritz7291

    @elroydinglefritz7291

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Andreasplace yeah she likes it a lot it has 180k miles and it works good

  • @Darylrb1983

    @Darylrb1983

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm hearing that may be due to the suspension

  • @taurushill04
    @taurushill04 Жыл бұрын

    “Children, children, children” -Shooting Cars

  • @04dram04
    @04dram042 жыл бұрын

    I dont really see how a full family could use this to fill every seat. Unless they are midgets

  • @brandongonzalez8262
    @brandongonzalez82623 жыл бұрын

    Pls buy a mpv a put a 13b in it

  • @kyukyoku_

    @kyukyoku_

    3 жыл бұрын

    No

  • @ayy_itsme1626

    @ayy_itsme1626

    3 жыл бұрын

    It not his car.

  • @hasnaali326
    @hasnaali3262 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @hanniadam2547
    @hanniadam25472 жыл бұрын

    A

  • @seanokelley6834
    @seanokelley68342 жыл бұрын

    Comment

  • @04dram04
    @04dram042 жыл бұрын

    These are really cheap to buy too

  • @chienyuwang1725
    @chienyuwang17253 жыл бұрын

    爛!爛!爛!不要mazada5,懂嗎?

  • @lloydrockvelvetjordan9190
    @lloydrockvelvetjordan91903 жыл бұрын

    First of all it's not a minivan it's called The Crossover it was designed to compete against the Honda CRV so do a little more research on your vehicle and know what it's called before you do the review thank you have a wonderful day !

  • @Darylrb1983

    @Darylrb1983

    2 жыл бұрын

    Actually it's considered a wagon, or compact Multipurpose Vehicle (MPV) or a mini minivan if you really want to be technical.

  • @lloydrockvelvetjordan9190

    @lloydrockvelvetjordan9190

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Darylrb1983 no they made an APV van they call it the Mazda APV this is the Mazda 5 totally different

  • @shaunadams1705

    @shaunadams1705

    2 жыл бұрын

    Mini van mini fact slap lol

  • @Rollerbalder

    @Rollerbalder

    11 ай бұрын

    Have you ever seen a crossover with sliding rear doors? It's a minivan. It might compete with similarly sized crossovers -- and yes, technically Mazda called it a wagon -- but it's a minivan.

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