I have the 6spd auto in our Sportwagon. we average low to mid 20's too. Been that way since we bought it new off the showroom floor. We are at the point now where we don’t take it on long trips anymore due to the fuel economy.

30MPG? Wow. We have an 06 Sportwagon (auto with the 6 speed auto) straight off the dealer floor and in 11 years of ownership could only swing low to mid 20's on the highway. We only average about 21mpg combined.

I’m in NY own an 06 Mazda6 Wagon purchased new. Fortunately, rust hasn’t been an issue on our car. Minor spots here and there but nothing to cause concern.

We bought our 06 wagon new and still have it. Wife’s car so it’s an automatic unfortunately.

Former owner of an 87. When I say former owner, I mean former owner of a stock one that was still “fresh”. Not worn out. Not handed down by 8 different people. Not “lifted and hacked up”. Several friends and coworkers owned these as well. Mainly 87's, 88's and 89's. While mine was a 5spd, I’ve also driven the…

Absolutely nice price for an ugly workhorse. If you need something to haul stuff but don’t kid yourself into buying a pickup or suv.

It does and its based off a study from 1981.

I can’t forget.

Loving this foolishness. I was a new rider when these came out. Lusted after the cbr900rr and the zx11 of that year.

In 2012 I went through my ZX-11D1 after it had sat for a few years (moved on to another bike the ZX-11 took up residence in the garage unregistered and uninsured.)

As some who is constantly rushing, whether its refilling my card or going through a turnstile, I’ve rarely had an issue. I’m only putting rarely because while I can’t remember the last time I had a problem, I can’t certain I’ve never had an issue.

So adopt Cuba’s car culture?

If you are planning to just due a restore and ride, keep in mind that the shennanigans to expect with that 16 inch front wheel. Tire selection is pretty limited. Doing the 17inch swap is an option but then you are going to have issues that gen (you lose your speedo\odo). Leaving it stock and going with Battleaxe or…

#9. Got me. Laughed at that one

For a vehicle expected to haul a family of 6 and all the crap that you end up hauling with kids a Mazda 5 is a horrible choice.

Parent with 2 kids here.

I remember going up against these back in the late 90's, early 00's with my Probe GT.

This write up fails.