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Used 2003 Mazda MPV Consumer Reviews

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4.63 out of 5 stars

minivan alternative to pork-mobiles

StarTrekking, 08/06/2003
2003 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Our MPV has been wonderful. It is just what we needed. Not too big (unlike pork-mobiles disguised as minivans), and not too small (more than adequate storage capacity). The engine is quiet and accelerates quickly. Interior comfort, versatility and quality are first-rate. Exterior finish is top quality as well. Overall, a very versatile and balanced minivan that should appeal to anyone looking for a respectable powertrain, above-average passenger & cargo capacity, top-notch safety features, interior comfort and excellent reliability.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Recommended by a Van Enemy!

doctorrafido, 08/25/2005
2003 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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We needed a bigger vehicle since our family became larger. It was either an SUV with a third row seat or a van. Couldn't go Odyssey, too expensive or GMC Suburban (bad gas mileage); MPV was the way to go. We bought it used with 32,000 miles on it. And it was great. Surprisingly i fell in love with it the first test drive. Usually i would not drive a van because it made me look like a soccer dad (hahahha) but when you feel the power as well as the comfort I couldn't resist.

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4 out of 5 stars

Like the van hate the transmission

Gregg Gagnon, 12/31/2003
2003 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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My wife an I purchased a 2003 MPV and on firts impressions really liked it. However we began to experience problems with the transmission shifting very hard into 3rd gear. We took the van in for service and they said it need a computer update. We got the van back and eveything seemed to be fine, but 2 -3 weeks later the same problem with the transmission started all over. Back to the shop it went and a week later we got it back with a new transmission. Once again everyting was great for 3-4 weeks but the same problem is back.

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4 out of 5 stars

So far, so good

KenE, 08/14/2003
2003 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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MPV is smaller than most mini-vans, but I wanted it that way. We have three children in car seats and being 6'2", I didn't want to climb up and bend down to get to the third row. I can stay outside the vehicle and still reach the third row seat from the passenger side sliding door (when the second row seat is slid toward the other).

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4.63 out of 5 stars

PUPPIES HUMAN DRIVER REVIEW

PUPPIES HUMAN, 12/30/2003
2003 Mazda MPV ES 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I LOVE MY NEW VAN FOR MY "PUPPIES". IT IS FUN TO DRIVE AND HAS MORE SPEED THAN I THOUGHT. THE DIFFERENCE IN PRICE WITH THIS ONE AND THE TOYOTA OR NISSAN IS UNBELIEVABLE, AND THIS VAN IS M U C H NICER.

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