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Used 2004 Mazda MPV Consumer Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Good minivan

Gabriel, 01/24/2006
2004 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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We bought this van after we drove a Ford Windstar, Toyota Highlander, a few other SUVs and visited the annual L.A. Auto show. Has good power, expected interior size and folding chairs. On a tight budget so we ended with the MPV in the garage for $18,000 (including taxes). Feels slow when stepped on the gas (comparing to my 87' T-bird), but braking is good. Has the largest turning of any car I ever drove - U-turn is a problem. The gear shifter is - dumb - placed across the AC and radio controls. Cheap arm rests. Shortly after purchase, the water pump was leaking coolant on the hot engine, fumes were coming in the inside. Fixed on warranty. A bumper crash in the rear made a $3200 damage.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Best Van for the Buck!!!

Joe Ambrosio, 07/23/2005
2004 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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We bought this Van for $21,000 from the dealer brand new. We looked at the Odyssey, and Sienna first but couldn't justify the cost of those other vans. The MPV is stylish and the power sliding doors always gets comments and looks from bystanders!It also handles like a car much better than a camry or an accord!!!I love my MPV!!!It's also not as cumbersome as the other vans this is good since the wife drives it most of the time and it fits in compact spaces.We used to have an SUV before this and that felt like a truck.I highly recommend this van if you have a small family.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

MPV

KenCon, 02/18/2004
2004 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I originally was not even going to consider the MPV because it was "too small." It turns out its size is one of its best features. There is more than enough room for the family and it handles better than the Odsy/Sienna/Caravan.

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5 out of 5 stars

Mpv van

John Madden, 02/04/2004
2004 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I had the 2000 mpv and now i have the 2003 mpv and i am very pleased with both of them. The 2003 has a bigger motor which makes even better.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Reliable, good value, fun, but smallish

Bartman, 12/05/2004
2004 Mazda MPV ES 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Replacing 8-yr old Grand Caravan. After months of research, considered and compared Sienna & MPV as two most reliable alternatives. Didn't consider Odyssey - too many transmission failures (although some MPV owners had transmission shift-shock issue; now resolved with updated transmission software flash). I preferred larger size of Sienna; even bigger than Grand Caravan. But price was definitely an issue and wife preferred smaller size, maneuverability, handling, and looks of MPV. For less money, MPV ES also has more standard features than Sienna LE: leather, 6-disc in-dash CD changer, 2 power sliding doors, and alloys. If you have a smaller family and smaller size is OK, then recommend MPV.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

great minivan, not so great engine.

migyride, 12/22/2003
2004 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I have the lx version with all kinds of upgrades.The van is well balanced as far as control and comfort are concerned.the one weakness of this van is the loud under-horse powered engine. the engine is adequate but thats about it. It growls and sounds like its always working too hard,also the gear shifter should be repositioned. Everything else about the van is an exceptionally superb deal.wish they had engine options, or a mazda built not ford built engine.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

A minivan that's actually fun to drive

NewtoMazda, 02/23/2004
2004 Mazda MPV ES 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Moved from a 2001 Town & Country to the MPV and couldn't be happier. We wanted the functionality of a minivan, but not the huge size. The MPV is perfect...narrow and short enough for easy parking while still having all the necessary minivan features. Looks sporty and has great handling.

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5 out of 5 stars

great!

pballer, 02/23/2004
2004 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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great no problems what so ever!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

3rd Van I have owned and the best one.

patmario, 12/29/2003
2004 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Wonderful quite and smooth ride. Good overall interior design. Firm, very confortable driver's seat for long rides.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Mazda Manager and MPV owner

E Solari, 02/25/2004
2004 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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This is our 3rd MPV. I've been in the car business for 22 years and never bought a new vehicle until I went to work for Mazda. The MPV is very good looking and dependable but let me make a few suggestions. The traction control feature is a must if you live in a snow belt. If you want a power seat you must go to the ES model. If it were available in the Lx model I would give the vehicle all 10's. Transmission had to be reprogrammed but is fine now.

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