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Used 2003 Mazda MPV Consumer Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
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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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4.75 out of 5 stars

You must try one.

Don Ehrismann, 12/31/2003
2003 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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This is a great mini-van value for the buck. It is just the right size for a smaller family. It is easy to park, gets good mileage, is fun to drive. It is one of two new autos I have bought new, and have had nothing go wrong with it. It has many features that other 2003 models didn't have. Fold and tumble rear seat, that folds down in a well to be out of the way when not needed. Roll down side door windows, for air during mild weather. It is fun to drive, and very nimble, just right for in town parking and getting into smaller areas. It's quality shows throughout, and it is very reliable.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

My Best Decision

leftysheehan, 08/15/2003
2003 Mazda MPV ES 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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love my van! only flaw is the location of the a/c button. it is not visible to the driver due to the drive stick in thew way. Also the tilt is too difficult to work. Bad place to put it- under the steerint wheel.

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