Looking to buy a 2010 - 2015 Mazda 5, advice before purchasing
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10-15-2017, 12:46 PM
Looking to buy a 2010 - 2015 Mazda 5, advice before purchasing
Hey everyone,
I'm looking to buy a 2010 - 2015 Mazda 5 for my wife and as a second car for our family. We decided on the Mazda 5 for a second car because our primary car is a four door sports car and we need something bigger (with six or seven seats) for our kids and for when family comes over so that we can comfortably go around town, do long drives, be easy to park, yet still be sporty and fun to drive.
Also to shorten that list, we're looking for either Touring or Grand Touring models, preferably the white exterior color, but red would be okay as well, both with the sand/beige interior color) with around 20,000 - 70,000 miles and we're looking to spend anywhere between $9,000 and $10,000 in purchase price.
So the reason I said 2010 was because it was the last model of the first gen and Grand Touring models came with the Navigation system (which we'll want) and it had the better design imho. However, the engine is the older 2.3 (not sure if the same transmission carried over to the second gen) and the suspension might already have issues with a car this old.
As for the 2012 - 2015 models, it has the newer 2.5 engine, and some updates, however it has that smiley face but the Touring and Grand Touring models with the side skirts and rear spoiler look pretty sharp.
Currently dealers have been asking anywhere from $13,000 to $17,000 for 2012+ low mileage Touring and Grand Touring examples, but is that overpriced, or is reasonable to ask $9,000 to $10,000 for low mileage examples of the second gen models?
The reason I want to keep it at my price range is because I want to add the following items that would cost another $2,000 at least:
- Mazda (or aftermarket) rear DVD navigation system (we prefer this over the iPad solution since it's better integrated).
- Aftermarket head unit with Apple CarPlay which includes navigation. Also we would want a backup camera installed (sadly the 2012 - 2015 Mazda 5 didn't come with either option).
- Mazda extended warranty
We would prefer the 2012+ second gen models, but what problems should we expect with either gen and which gen would be the better choice for my criteria? Also, what mileage would be acceptable and is my budget reasonable for what I'm looking for?
Thanks so much for all your help.
I'm looking to buy a 2010 - 2015 Mazda 5 for my wife and as a second car for our family. We decided on the Mazda 5 for a second car because our primary car is a four door sports car and we need something bigger (with six or seven seats) for our kids and for when family comes over so that we can comfortably go around town, do long drives, be easy to park, yet still be sporty and fun to drive.
Also to shorten that list, we're looking for either Touring or Grand Touring models, preferably the white exterior color, but red would be okay as well, both with the sand/beige interior color) with around 20,000 - 70,000 miles and we're looking to spend anywhere between $9,000 and $10,000 in purchase price.
So the reason I said 2010 was because it was the last model of the first gen and Grand Touring models came with the Navigation system (which we'll want) and it had the better design imho. However, the engine is the older 2.3 (not sure if the same transmission carried over to the second gen) and the suspension might already have issues with a car this old.
As for the 2012 - 2015 models, it has the newer 2.5 engine, and some updates, however it has that smiley face but the Touring and Grand Touring models with the side skirts and rear spoiler look pretty sharp.
Currently dealers have been asking anywhere from $13,000 to $17,000 for 2012+ low mileage Touring and Grand Touring examples, but is that overpriced, or is reasonable to ask $9,000 to $10,000 for low mileage examples of the second gen models?
The reason I want to keep it at my price range is because I want to add the following items that would cost another $2,000 at least:
- Mazda (or aftermarket) rear DVD navigation system (we prefer this over the iPad solution since it's better integrated).
- Aftermarket head unit with Apple CarPlay which includes navigation. Also we would want a backup camera installed (sadly the 2012 - 2015 Mazda 5 didn't come with either option).
- Mazda extended warranty
We would prefer the 2012+ second gen models, but what problems should we expect with either gen and which gen would be the better choice for my criteria? Also, what mileage would be acceptable and is my budget reasonable for what I'm looking for?
Thanks so much for all your help.
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