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4.5 out of 5 stars

was in love for six years; now betrayed!

sofla, 04/07/2009
2002 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I absolutely have loved this vehicle until this week. Bought it new off the lot, invested in all the recommended maintenance. So easy to handle, with a sportier look than most mom-vans. I have loved its versatility; it has been spacious enough inside for 2 kids and a dog on many 1,000-mile round trips. No problems, but last week stopped cold in the middle of a busy road. Two dealers haven't been able to isolate the problem, but we're getting a new (refurbished) $3,000 engine. Thought it was the coil, but replacing that didn't help. Now I don't trust that it won't do the same thing to me somewhere else! Really thought doing so much preventive maintenance would put us better off than this

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4.88 out of 5 stars

ZOOM ZOOM is it lol YEAH BABY

MY2cents, 05/24/2002
2002 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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well in one week i have added 1000 KM to my MAZDA MPV DX and i love the power, 200HP. LOVE the service i got from the dealer! quick and help full.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Buy

Iain, 08/23/2002
2002 Mazda MPV ES 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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After agonizing over which van to buy for weeks,it finally came down to the Honda or the Mazda. However the waiting list for a Honda and not being able to test drive it turned me off.Mazda with its 0% financing was a great insentive.I am not in the least bit sorry in my decision. The ride is as good as must cars and the handling is out of this world.It is tight with good exceleration.Having formerly owned a Chey Venture the MPV seems like a luxury car.None of those annoying little problems and noises that always seem to have the Venture in the shop all the time.To me it was a great buy for the price,

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5 out of 5 stars

Zoom Zoom

rc168, 08/24/2002
2002 Mazda MPV ES 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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We had our mind set on Sienna for months because I have driven nothing but Toyota. It only took one recent ride in my friend's MPV though to change my mind. We also had an excellent experience at the dealership--something we were not getter at the Toyota dealerships we visited. No, bigger is not better, better is better.

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5 out of 5 stars

LUVRMPV

msgjvh, 05/19/2002
2002 Mazda MPV ES 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Vehicle is performing very well. I have the 2000 and would love to get the 2002. You will not be disappointed. 50K miles and still have not redone the brakes!!!

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5 out of 5 stars

Impressed--Car-Like Feel in a MiniVan

dwc, 05/27/2002
2002 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Searched for well over a month, made final choice of MPV LX (Price, reliability trail, consumer interest/ratings, bang for the buck -- this Mini sells itself!) Would have liked a few of the options on the ES but not the leather ..Having said that, the LX is well equipped with Luxury package and Rear air .. neat feature is rear air controls. Very stable on the highway, handles like a car...tight suspension/steering.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

One Mom's Opinion

Mom Hickson, 09/04/2002
2002 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I researched this van for 2 years. Was very pleased that Mazda up'd the engine to a 3.0, for the power. Have owned it for 1 week. It is so fun to drive and holds plenty of kids. Interior is very versatile. A/C in front is great. Kids are complaining somewhat about the rear A/C. They can't feel it unless it's up to the max setting. Gear stick is too long, but getting used to it. To bad the base van doesn't come with the cassette and cd combo. Ultimatly, I love it! It has all the conveniences of the Honda Odyssey, but not the price tag.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Looking Ride

Caroline, 05/31/2002
2002 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I've had this vehicle about a month. It drives very well and handles much more like a car than a van. The van gets a lot of compliments for it's styling and the features. I bought the LX with the luxury and security packages, roof rack, cassette, and rear step bumper. Overall, it's a great, sporty mini-van.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

cool van

AZ driver, 09/24/2002
2002 Mazda MPV ES 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Needed more room and versatility. Tried the Sienna but was unimpressed for the price. MPV met our needs and with cash back incentive, we got a lot for our money. Dealership was very easy to deal with during purchase. Have only had for 2 weeks, so can't really comment on reliability. Could use more storage bins (lose one in back due to addit'l speakers in ES). Could also use a place to put jumper cables etc...without having to remove when reconfiguring back seat (Honda has a little recessed area to put these items w/net).

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4.25 out of 5 stars

2002 MPV is OK

Nigel Chubb, 06/16/2005
2002 Mazda MPV ES 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Has been reliable and fun to drive. The five speed transmission sometimes bangs audibly between 1->2 and 2->3, especially after braking and then accelerating. I'm worried about what this might mean we keep it past the warranty period. The rotors went at 18,000 km but replaced under warranty. The Dunlop tires it came with wore out way too fast - before 48,000 km for the first set and the second set almost done at 56,000 km now. Dealership would not compensate, Dunlop would not answer my emails to discuss. Otherwise service very good at Mazda dealers - due to job changes and moves I've used three different ones regularly.

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