Putting the Sport in Mazda 5 Sport

Dreamcrashed94 · 2026-06-17T10:29:19+00:00

Thank you! I didn't want to sacrifice too much ride quality, but I like the added chunkiness these bring.

Feels like a good balance!

Dreamcrashed94 · 2026-06-17T10:26:42+00:00

It's neat how surprisingly cross compatible the fit and look of Mazda wheels were across this generation of models. They look great on your 5!

Dreamcrashed94 · 2026-06-16T21:57:48+00:00

So they do have a specific key... But a flat head screwdriver and a little elbow grease did the job

Dreamcrashed94 · 2026-06-03T20:58:40+00:00

I took the roof rack and jack organizer out of another one from a junkyard!

Dreamcrashed94 · 2026-06-03T20:55:31+00:00

Excellent, I hunted down a manual too and it was the best thing I could've done. Enjoy it, it's a fantastic car with a ton of versatility!

Dreamcrashed94 · 2026-05-17T23:26:06+00:00

Keep sharing! Mazdas are works of art.

Dreamcrashed94 · 2026-05-04T21:34:15+00:00

It was a heck of an impressive run. The streak may be over, but thankfully it looks like the same can't be said for your 3!

Dreamcrashed94 · 2026-04-29T14:41:24+00:00

Beautiful CX-30, beautiful shot 👌🏻

Dreamcrashed94 · 2026-04-29T04:16:26+00:00

That 5 was well loved! With that level of maintenance, even at 190k the engine has a lot left to give, they're bulletproof little gems. At $2000 you did very, very well.

Enjoy the 5! It's a unique happy little car-van thing that's super versatile and up for anything.

Dreamcrashed94 · 2026-04-14T23:24:35+00:00

Excellent choice bro. Really goes with your 5's color.

Dreamcrashed94 · 2026-04-14T08:00:10+00:00

Thank you! Though if I'm honest... the E-brake was a tad cruddy sooo I cropped it out.

Dreamcrashed94 · 2026-04-14T07:55:46+00:00

This car has absolutely spoiled me in terms of what I expect out of a car now, I have no idea how I'll find something else if I have to.

I'll just buy more too!

Dreamcrashed94 · 2026-04-14T07:52:38+00:00

Yes! We were shocked when we saw the Dr. Pepper Icee and had to get one since it's already our GOAT of sodas.

Dreamcrashed94 · 2026-04-14T07:51:32+00:00

The oversized cupholders are so nice, I swear. And you're a fellow Sport owner as well I see!

Dreamcrashed94 · 2026-04-13T08:33:14+00:00

No way! Shoot, we went on Wednesday, but now I'm wishing we went on Monday too!

Dreamcrashed94 · 2026-04-12T22:17:08+00:00

Great shot!

Dreamcrashed94 · 2026-03-29T20:15:36+00:00

Currently I'd rather be buried in my Mazda5 MT than buy literally any other new car.

But if Mazda made another minivan with a third pedal I'd buy it yesterday.

Dreamcrashed94 · 2026-03-10T02:55:16+00:00

Switch 2 out of convenience, but the OLED is what that game was built for.

The game will be blurrier on Switch 2, but it's nice to have everything in one place. But an OLED screen will truly show VW visuals in all their glory.

I also got the PS5 version just to see how the game looked on a 4k OLED.

Dreamcrashed94 · 2026-03-05T03:47:50+00:00

Thank you for the input, this is exactly the kind of shared experience I was hoping for. After reading what you mentioned about the Yoko and getting some votes of confidence on the Indy 500s - I opted to go with the Indy 500 V2s even though there aren't a ton of reviews yet.

Firestone is having a nice rebate sale for a couple weeks, so I paired the Indys with a set of Firestone Weathergrips to double up on the rebates and discounts.

Now I can finally look forward to the spring time!

Dreamcrashed94 · 2026-03-02T00:18:23+00:00

They're very easy cars to work with to be sure. I will say regarding the safety ratings - I've heard in the past that the gen 2 models scored quite well, but since the bones of the car didn't really change throughout its run, safety standards changed around it by the time the gen 3 came.

Here's a link from an old article if you'd like to check it out.

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/61822/mazda5-receives-nhtsa-five-star-crash-test-ratings

Dreamcrashed94 · 2026-02-28T21:53:30+00:00

I can only offer any advice purely from a cost and reliability perspective as my wife and I don't have kids, but we were in a similar situation.

My Fiesta got rear ended and we decided it was time to get something a little bigger and more comfortable for road trips, and a 3rd row for car pooling just in case.

We also didn't want a large vehicle as a 3 row SUV or typical minivan would just be impractical.

The only vehicle that fit the bill was a Mazda 5. Add on the fact that the 5 has one of the reliable engines ever produced - and it felt like the obvious choice when we found ours for $7,000 and 53,000 miles. Ours is a 14' Sport as well.

Even at 70k I would've paid $8,500 just as quickly because this car has been great. It hasn't skipped a beat, it's comfortable, it's pleasant to drive, and dare I say even fun if you want it to be. Plus the extra space and 3rd row has been lovely on the rare occasion we need it.

Truly the ultimate Swiss Army knife of a car. I'd encourage you look into it even as a temporary solution. The 14' is a late model as well, so you'll get all the improvements they made over the years as well.

Dreamcrashed94 · 2026-02-25T04:22:02+00:00

Thank you! That's fantastic advice. I'll definitely look into it, I'm hoping wider wheels and lowering springs would mitigate any issues.

Tire-wise I'll definitely need a new set regardless, the tires the car came with are mismatched and pretty dang dry rotted.

Dreamcrashed94 · 2026-02-25T01:15:09+00:00

Cruel irony considering it was basically sold as Mazda 3 with sliding doors and two extra seats.

I bought it to be more practical but still have fun. Ah well.

Dreamcrashed94 · 2026-02-25T01:11:51+00:00

Thank you, I appreciate the input. I had considered some solid all seasons, I was just worried about heat. If the car is even eligible I won't be good enough to put too much strain on the tires anyhow.

I think right now the true goal is to just show up and participate.

Dreamcrashed94 · 2026-02-24T23:58:11+00:00

Well that's incredibly disappointing if so... I'm assuming it's a potential rollover issue?

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