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Used 2003 Mazda MPV Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Nicely Built, Great Looks, Right Size

movellan, 01/02/2003
2003 Mazda MPV ES 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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After 2 weeks of extensive research we settled on the Mazda MPV. We dont particularly like MiniVans, and did not like the idea of driving a dinasour like Odissey. Yet again we needed 7 seat capacity. We really liked the looks and the relatively small size of the MPV. The consumer report ratings are great and since the Odyssey seems to be so popular, Mazda dealers are really willing to bargain.

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5 out of 5 stars

2003 Honda Beater

anforest72, 12/30/2002
2003 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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The LX is an unbelievable deal. I don't understand Honda's justification for unwavering from their ridiculous MSRP, but they made my decision easy. The Mazda fits the bill just as well, if not better for thousands less. With near invoice pricing, rebate, and low APR, I drove away several thousand less than a comparably equipped Honda. Build quality, power, handling are impeccable. 7/8 size meets my family needs and fits in the garage great. Agree with another writer that I don't know why there aren't more on the road...

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Great vehicle

thutton, 06/03/2008
2003 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Bought our 03 LX as new in 04 as a model year leftover. Great price, tons of options including sunroof, power doors, GFX package, 6 CD changer, traction control and ABS. After some initial teething problems (idle air control, transmission reflash both under warranty), car has been trouble free for 60,000 miles. Original Dunlop tires wore rather quickly, front brakes replaced at 40 K (average for Colorado mountain driving). MPG is pretty good at 25 fairly consistently on highway (not bad since CO is a 75 mph state) w/AC on and five aboard. In town is 19-20 in warm weather. Only advice? Dealer quality seems to vary widely.

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5 out of 5 stars

satisfied!!

revenuer1, 02/11/2003
2003 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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We just bought an MPV and are quite pleased with it. We traded in our Windstar for it and think that the handling on the road is as good if not better. Instruments/controls are not difficult to use or see. For some reason remote is not always working on front passenger door but should be easily fixed by the dealer. Salepeople/finance people were very helpful and informative.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

I want to love this van, BUT

donP, 02/14/2003
2003 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I did alot of research before purchasing this van. Initially,I loved the van-this was our first van purchase and we loved the flexibility in seating, comfort, space, styling, etc. I waited until we drove 5,000 miles before writing this review. There are two strange noises when I apply the brakes-one is an occasional popping sound from the front and another noise from the rear. The dealer thought it might be the tires making that sound (yea-right). I will be taking it in next week. I wouldn't feel comfortable recommending this van until I see how it performs over an extended period of time e.g. after three years.

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