My CX-5 is one of the best vehicles I have owned. It is a great value. I bought it before having my first child, and I have found that it is plenty to haul her, her friends, and all of their stuff. As a teacher, I even have plenty of space to haul various projects and instruments. I love that, even with having the extra space, the car has amazing gas efficiency. The vehicle runs great and handles easy. I have not had to take it in for anything beyond routine maintenance at all in the over two years I have owned it.