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SOLID!
Hud, 11/09/2004
1990 Mazda MPV 3dr Minivan 4WD
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Reliable to a fault,(I like to tinker), the light bulbs don't even burn out! This 4X4 is as solid as new and has turned out to be a good fiend. Now for the "but"...the MPG SUCKS!!! and I live in So. Cal so it hurts.
Quality car
wkb, 09/30/2009
1990 Mazda MPV 3dr Minivan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
When we bought this care from a private party, it hadn't been well cared for. It wasn't garaged and it had some body rust on the roof. Within a year it required a 'mini- overhaul' at about $4,000. But, we loved how it drove and the power was good for the size of the car. Since that first repair, we've only had one other incident: the guides and pulleys for the engine belt assembly failed and shredded the belt on a trip. Fortunately, Mazda engines shut down when that happens (some don't and the engine is destroyed). We had the roof replaced, the exterior completely repaired and we repainted it the original 'sand mica'. The engine runs strong. We're keeping it!
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See all 0 listingsA good car for its price range
glorric, 11/17/2005
1990 Mazda MPV LX 3dr Minivan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
For its age and size, the Mazda MPV is a great little car. Depending upon how well maintained it is, the vehicle can get up to 18mpg while holding 7 passengers. A reliable car, however it is terrible to work on. At least on the V6 model, even changing the spark plugs requires several extensions on your ratchets. All things considered, it holds up better than an Aerostar, and looks nicer too. It's good in a crash for the people inside, but even a small collision will total this vehicle. Strengths: holds 7 passengers comfortably, safe, compact, easy to drive. Weaknesses: sluggish acceleration, difficult to work on, handles poorly in snow (for RWD models).
MPV that could
MPVed, 09/28/2002
1990 Mazda MPV 3dr Minivan 4WD
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought my 4wd MPV because it was 4wd with dual AC. I've had it for a long time, and the Starter has been a problem, replaced 5 times. Transmission at 99K, A/C,Radiator, CV joints. Otherwise, I love it. It goes anywhere, rides good, drives good, cruises at 90 with 148K miles! Watch the Transmission, A/C (especially the drier), and CV joints.
The best Mini Van ever made
Bob M., 02/26/2003
1990 Mazda MPV 3dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've owned many cars in my 30 years of driving. This car is the absolute best in reliability. With 144,000 miles I think this car will never die. I did all of the maintenance myself which was minor. Oil Changes, Spark Plugs, Brakes, a rear axle seal went at 33K, rear air shocks, alternator, battery, tires. This car has towed my 2500lb trailer every summer all over the northeast with no problems. I was sorry to see that Mazda decided to make it a front wheel drive in recent years. I have never gotten stuck in the snow even with just 2wd.
Built for the long haul!
MPVeee, 03/27/2006
1990 Mazda MPV 3dr Minivan 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought the '90 MPV in '94 with 94,000 miles on it. It now has 203,000 with very few issues. I've had some really odd problems that were fairly easy to fix. 1. Lost all coolant once, (bad hose). 2. Snapped a timing belt just after replacement (tensioner pulley went south). 3. Distributer "module" died while traveling 65 mph. All issues after 150,000 miles. All of these were no big deal really. I wish they would have continued this style of MPV - I'd keep buying them without hesitation.
Still Going and Going and Going and.....
Anibal, 09/10/2004
1990 Mazda MPV 3dr Minivan 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My parents bought the 4X4 MPV with only 5,000 in 1992. Since then it has been fairily reliable. The transmission burn out the 2nd time in 1998 and our mechanic desided to buy an used transmission and viola!!! he found one from a wreked Nissan Pathfinder and haven't give any trouble sincce then. This is the perfect car for college and for the beach too. The space behind the rearmost seat is scarce but is a nice combination between passenger space and handy proportions. The quality of the interior is outstanding, after 14 years the datshboard looks just like new and the fabrics are in great shape to. Try to say that from a Chrysler minivan.
good around town van
jota, 08/05/2006
1991 Mazda MPV 3dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this van six years ago for only $800. It had 123,000 miles on it and it now has 160,000. It performed great on long trips to southern Mexico and back. I've had some engine work done once after it blew a belt and overheated, but other than that it's been regular maintenance. Over the years it's cost me $98/month to run (less gas and insurance). I now have a 1996 MPV but can't part with the 1991. It's comfortable, you sit up high, it's simple to fix, and it's inexpensive to run. I would probably still drive it across country if pressed.
MPVs last forever!
keemosobby, 06/13/2002
1990 Mazda MPV LX 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
With regular maintenance and care, I'm convinced that Japaneese built MPVs (not the new ones with the ford motors) will last virtually forever. Mine has never let me down in 10 yrs of active use. Best car I've owned (and I've owned about 15)! Highly recommended!
My favorite car!
My Mom, 12/28/2002
1990 Mazda MPV 3dr Minivan 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This vehicle has lasted a very very long time, with little or no maintenance almost all years. We hate to replace it. If Mazda was still building the 4WD into its minivans, I'd get another!
OLD FAITHFULL
GARY AND FRIENDS, 10/30/2003
1990 Mazda MPV 3dr Minivan 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
THE DESIGN FOR THE TIMING BELT IS NOT THE BEST: HAD TO REPLACE IT 3 TIMES DUE TO PULLEYS FAILING (AFTER 115000 MILES) DID ALL THE WORK MYSELF OTHERWISE IT WOULD HAVE COST ME AN ARM AND A LEG. VALVE COVER LEAK AROUND 95000 MILES, AFTER THAT NO MORE LEAKS. THAT IS TO ME EXCEPTIONAL SINCE ALL MY OTHER "OLD CARS" LEAKS. AT 135000 MILES IT IS IN PERFECT MECHANICAL CONDITION. DOES NOT BURN ANY OIL. FUSSY ABOUT TYPE OF ENGINE OIL OR VALVES WILL KNOCK. (uSE ONLY HAVOLINE 10W30 OR VALVOLINE HIGH MILEAGE.
Owned since New
DaMacGreenGuy, 03/04/2004
1990 Mazda MPV 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We have had the van since the birth of our third son. I like it because it is a 5 speed and is very comfortable. We recently replaced the engine with 55800 miles (90000 km). I also prefer it to a new one because it has no airbags. It has been annually rustproofed and has little rust.
When it breaks, I'll sell it...
karll22, 11/27/2004
1990 Mazda MPV 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
260,000 plus miles. Bought it new. 4cylinder automatic. No problems I couldn't fix myself, although I'm a mechanical engineer by training. Hasn't been babied, but never abused, either. Used as a daily driver to ferry kids and cargo, and commute. Little rust for its age. Interior, except for stained floormats, is almost as new. Everything still works. Tires, belts, hoses, plugs/wires, shocks/struts, brakes, and battery have been replaced. An ignition module and radiator were the only significant failures. Hoping to find a late model "tall wagon" as a replacement that'll give as good of service.
I love this car
becky, 01/07/2010
1991 Mazda MPV 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I just recently got my mazda but it has been a life saver. I have two kids (so far) and this van has made it possible for me to feel safe with my kids in the car, it has been a fun and reliable vehicle to have.
Why?!
bee, 01/25/2003
1991 Mazda MPV 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car as a temporary replacement and drove it for three weeks. It has been in the auto shop ever since. The car would die on me just as i stopped at a gas station and would die on sharp turns. Do not, repeat, do not waste your money on this piece of junk.
MPV review
batrat00, 08/08/2003
1991 Mazda MPV 3dr Minivan 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Very nice for a van, one of the best things about this van is that it is very reliable, one of the best cars I ever owned and surely one of the most reliable.
Good but not good on gas
Donald Boyd, 03/01/2003
1991 Mazda MPV 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this used and it has been faithful in starting up every morning even on the cold days we've had. Have replaced normal things like the battery, and had some problems with the front brakes that required a caliber replacement, but since then no problem. This would have been better with a somewhat smaller engine but it has been VERY useful.
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bhp13, 06/30/2004
1991 Mazda MPV 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car looks great and is reliable. My has never broken down in its life. People are suprised to find that this is a minivan. Usally people are skeptic when it comes to minivans, they think they are ugly but this isnt.
Nice value
ILUVMAZDAS, 09/22/2004
1991 Mazda MPV 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is not your normal minivan. The hinged rear doors make it seem more like a large station wagon. The only thing that needed major repair was the A/C. After 12 years the compressor started leaking and had to be replaced, but I live in AZ and use it A LOT. Otherwise, very dependable although the transmission isn't the smoothest shifter around.
Surprisingly Great Car
Mazdaowner, 05/10/2003
1991 Mazda MPV 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We bought our 1991 Mazda new in 1991. Except for normal replacements of tires, brakes, muffler system, radiator, battery, and ignitor, the van has run great for 12 years and 180000 miles - original engine and transmission. After 180,000 miles and 12 years we were considering an Oddesey only because the new Mazda vans don't allow the back and middle seats to fold down to make a flat bed for sleeping. Recent reviews on used Oddesys's convinced us to keep our 91 van and keep up the routine maintenance.
Horriable engine
Jennifer Hooten, 11/25/2003
1991 Mazda MPV 3dr Minivan 4WD
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
The van is a piece of junk, the engine quality is horriable, when I start my vehicle it doesn't want to run and I have to let it warm up for 20 minutes before it will even go other wise it sputs and has absolutly no power, it will also die if I don't let it warm up
Good Van
Bruce, 12/14/2008
1990 Mazda MPV 3dr Minivan 4WD
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had over 40 cars and never thought I would end up with a van. It just has become comfortable like an old pair of shoes. Reliable, rattle free and cozy. Transmission is the worst. 3 in 134,000 mi. Oh how I wish I had bought a 5 speed. They are near impossible to find but if I do...