2003 Mazda MPV

well optioned but cheap

By mark (WA) on Sunday, March 18, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 105,000

Pros: "a lot of bang for the buck"

Cons: "you get what you pay for and LOUD on the freeway"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 5

"our mpv is well equipped comfortable I like some of the options like the windows in the sliders roll down (power) and the third row seat folds flat into the floor without having to take it out and put it in the garage. the bad is it is extremely loud inside on the freeway and just cheaply built the sheet metal is thin"

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Awesome Car

By Rafa (ND) on Tuesday, March 13, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 127,000

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8

"Bought brand new. Never gave me any problem. The only thing is poor acceleration and gas mileage is about 20mpgs. Other than that a great car."

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Lots of Issues

By tazmachine69 (TX) on Thursday, February 23, 2012

I owned and sold this car
Reason: Constant Mechanical Issues - My approximate mileage is 129,000

Pros: "Great storage, Handles great"

Cons: "Mechanical Issues, Not roomy enough"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 7

"I liked the way this van handled, but that seemed to be the only major plus. I did have a DVD player installed because it didn't offer one. Eventhough I religiously kept up with maintenance I had an overwhelming amount of mechanical issues. Upon replacing numerous amounts of sensors and some repetively I continued to have problems with the vehicle. The last straw when I traded it in, it would stall driving down the highway. That creates a huge safety issue for a family with children. Not to mention the issues with the oil pan (aluminum) and plug (metal) causing leakage issues. We did take several long family road trips with the vehicle. The interior isn't very roomy or comfortable for extended amounts of time. I did like all the different cubby spaces for storage that it offered, exspecially that drawer under the passenger front seat."

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Excellent van

By Steeli (PA) on Monday, February 20, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 103,000

Pros: "comfortable, well made"

Cons: "it got old"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Bought our van new and had it for 11 years. Drove everyday followed all regular maintenance at the dealer and never had a problem."

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