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5 out of 5 stars

Vehicle is over 7yrs old, with 166600

M. Kontny, 07/12/2009
2002 Mazda MPV ES 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I bought my Mazda MPV Mini Van in 2005 and now it has 166,000 miles on it. I have had no major problems with my van, the only draw back is that the vehicle is starting to show rust in certain areas. I live in Wisconsin and we had a pretty harsh winter last year so there was plenty of salt to do the damage it has done to my vehicle. Otherwise, it still runs like a charm, do regular maintenance on it, replace tires once now they need to be replaced again. Air conditioner isn't working, need to have that checked. Rear heat isn't functioning due to the fact that the piping that runs within the rear wheel well has rotted out. Will have to fix this also. But overall, I really like the Mini Van.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

great van

Skinsfan, 05/08/2002
2002 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I purchased my MPV in may of 2001. It has been a great van for our family its not too small, and its not too big its just the right size. We have taken our MPV all over the east coast and its performed outstanding.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Buyer Beware of Mazda

turpster, 08/30/2009
2002 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I have owned 2 Mazdas and probably will not again. Neither were vere good. The MPV at 35,000mi. needed the transmission flushed which was not a Mazda recommended service. The Mazda rep said even though the flush wasn't listed in the manual they recommended it be done or the warranty would be voided. 50,000mi. PCV hose replaced under warranty. The vehicle had always seemed not to run smoothly before and after hose replacement. The transmission is a myriad of issues in how it operates and its quirks. The final was the new hose failing again and something else causing the motor to run very rough and at half power. At "68,900mi." we clunkered it for a Honda. How about that for value retention?

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Little Van

lal_clt, 05/20/2002
2002 Mazda MPV ES 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I wanted a van for hauling stuff, not necessarily passengers, so I didn't need a huge van. The MPV is perfect! It's only 2 in. longer than my previous Volvo sedan, yet with the fold into the floor third row seats, it carries lots. The MPV handles beautifully, has a short turning radius, and is very comfortable. The 200 hp motor lets me go zoom-zoom all over town.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Zoomzoom indeed

billlmckinley, 05/20/2002
2002 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Generally spirited, despite its "inferior" engine size. Marvelous handling--more like a touring car than a van. Extremely well laid-out interior, and a price that's unbeatable. A lot of bang for the buck. And the new one, with the larger engine, goes like a bat.

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5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely Love It!

Family Man, 05/12/2002
2002 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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This minivan has it all! We love the third row seat fold away and how it reverses for tailgates etc.. The handling is superb, the 200 hp engine is fantastic. The overall attention to quality detail is great. This minivan is comfortable, well made and has some zip to it. We have been a Mazda family for many years, from my 83 RX-7, my wife's former 323, my mom's 626 to her new Protege', we have experienced the dependability of these wonderful cars. Take a look and compare it to the Honda and you will see that you get a great deal and save some bucks too! Believe me, the fold away third seat is a must!

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5 out of 5 stars

Protege/MPV

bean3422, 05/21/2002
2002 Mazda MPV ES 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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My first experience with a Mazda vehicle was my neighbor's 1992 Protege LX with 175,000 miles on it. My GM vehicle with 80,000 miles on it had broken down, and I had to use her car to go get parts. I had so much fun in that car with 175,000 miles on it. It also felt better put together than my GM vehicle. Since I was in the market, I immediately researched and purchased a 2000 Protege ES. I am now a proud owner of a 2002 Coastal Blue MPV ES, and I feel just a strongly about it. Just as the Protege is the most fun small car, the MPV is the most fun minivan. The fact that it looks so good only cinches the deal in my opinion.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Best vehicle ever

Curious Canadian, 05/20/2002
2002 Mazda MPV ES 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I've had 2 Caravans before, and they don't come close. The MPV is great fun to drive. Great handling, performance, outward visibility. We took it on one long trip already. We drove all day without feeling it at all. The sound system helps the overall experience.

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5 out of 5 stars

Zoom-Zoom -- Believe It!

Pilot, 04/13/2002
2002 Mazda MPV ES 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Believe it or not, we were deciding between some very different vehicles when we fell for the 2002 MPV, including the Toyota Sienna, Ford Expedition, and the Toyota Sequoia. The MPV won out purely due to a MUCH more bang for your buck reason. Believe the commercials -- Mazda has a great minivan in the 2002 MPV. The drive is very smooth (probably a lot due to the 17-inch wheels), the horsepower is finally there (zoom zoom), the high-end features are definitely there, and although it's a bit early in the running to tell it appears to be built very well.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love it!

newtomazda, 04/28/2002
2002 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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This is my first minivan and first Mazda. So far, I am very impressed on both accounts. It is so easy to drive and priced in my market. I was interested in moving up to a family car but this minivan had so much more to offer. Way better than the Honda that everyone rates so highly. I think Mazda needs to promote this van more!

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