Mazda5 or Odyssey

SignCuer

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I'm a mama to a 16 month old toddler and plan to TTC #2 in June/July/August. My DD will be 2.5 by the time the new baby arrives. I plan on getting a BReady stroller with the double seat. I was wondering if it will fit in the Mazda5. I was planning to get the 2016 Honda Pilot but I don't need that many seats. I hate minivans. :D:eek:

I love the Mazda5 but it definitely has a narrow trunk space but I'm only gonna have 2-3 kids so it's an non issue.

What would you do?
 
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LISmama810

Admin - CPS Technician
Well, when my second kid was a few months old, we went car shopping. We were leaning toward an Odyssey or Sienna, but I wanted to check out the 5. The sales guy at the Mazda dealership asked if it was going to be our everyday car. I said yes, and he said, "This isn't what you want. Go buy an Odyssey."

So we did. When I look at the 5 now, it seems so small. If you like cars and want a sedan-type feel that can fit a couple kids, it's probably fine. If you want room and lots of ability to change things around, go with a van.
 

SafeDad

CPSDarren - Admin
Staff member
For 2 kids for the foreseeable future, I'd say a midsize sedan like a Subaru Legacy would be no more expensive and be safer, too.
 

tesslouise

New member
I can't answer your stroller question, sorry.

We bought our Mazda5 new in 2010 and it has been trouble-free. Now, with my in-laws living with us AND expecting baby #3, we may be looking at a minivan in the next year or two. But I'm not sorry I've been driving a smaller car this whole time. I really like my 5, and I drive it all the time.
 

bnsnyde

New member
I'd go with a midsize car for sure.
Easy to drive, good visibility, and for just 2 kids, well, plenty of room!
We only got a van because we were having #4.
The midsize car was awesome for 3 kids. We had a Malibu.

I could never handle a heavy stroller. Gave up on those! I basically did a double umbrella (a funny fit for the new baby for sure...by at 3 months it was doable). I think ours was rated 3 months and up actually.
I have a Joovy Sit and Stand that fits the baby carseat, but the 2 YO would never sit and just broke the seatbelt on it! So much for that.
 

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