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#8127 of 8192 Re: MPV with terrible rust issues [lg2207] by jipster Sep 04, 2008 (3:49 am)
Replying to: lg2207 (Sep 03, 2008 9:56 pm) We had the coil problem and a trans switch go bad- out of warranty- Mazda paid for the parts but not labor (after the fact). No signs of rust yet   How far out of warranty when Mazda paid for parts on the trans switch and coils? How did you ask them to cover the cost?
#8128 of 8192 Re: Farewell [kinko] by backy Sep 04, 2008 (8:27 am)
Replying to: kinko (Sep 03, 2008 9:41 pm) Well, I actually got the OLD Chrysler van style and comfort, but I much prefer the exterior and interior of the pre-2008 vans. I can't stand the blocky looks of the 2008+ Chrysler/Dodge vans.   There really are great deals on vans now, e.g. a new 2008 Dodge van can be had for around $17k. But I only paid $11k for a one-year-old van that looks/drives like new; the only difference is mine has 50k miles! As I only plan on keeping it for about 3 years, that is no biggie for me.
#8129 of 8192 Re: MPV with terrible rust issues [lg2207] by backy Sep 04, 2008 (8:28 am)
Replying to: lg2207 (Sep 03, 2008 9:56 pm) This was Ultimate Warranty. I bought the van from a used car dealer, not a Mazda dealer. The whole thing is still in the courts. I could eventually get some money back on my purchase price for the warranty. But I'm not holding my breath on that.
#8130 of 8192 Doors freeze by sramamur1 Nov 18, 2008 (7:01 am)
When the temperature goes below -5C, all doors freeze on my 2003 MPV. Even the key hole is plugged and have to wriggle the key in and rock it back and forth to open the door latch. The back doors stay frozen until after three or four hours of driving. My kids use the front door all the time now.   This may be a common problem on MPV. Any suggestions on how to get around this problem?   Thanks, Sri. Replies to this message: backy (Nov 18, 2008 7:55 am) tcc21 (Nov 18, 2008 10:27 pm)
#8131 of 8192 Re: Doors freeze [sramamur1] by backy Nov 18, 2008 (7:55 am)
Replying to: sramamur1 (Nov 18, 2008 7:01 am) See my response to same question under MPV Care and Maintenance.
#8132 of 8192 Re: Doors freeze [sramamur1] by tcc21 Nov 18, 2008 (10:27 pm)
Replying to: sramamur1 (Nov 18, 2008 7:01 am) That sounds terrible. I have an 03 MPV LX and I have not had that problem yet. I have had some problems with the power sliding doors though and the drivers window going up VERY slowly when it is cold. This model has been plagued from the very beginning with issues - tranny, etc, I currently am fighting the dealer about needing to replace the catalytic converter for 1000 dollars. They say it's a normal maintenance issue and I say NO. My check engine light comes on about once every couple months and the code is for the converter.
#8133 of 8192 Shipping MPV from Saudi Arabia to Los Angeles by nkhan00 Nov 22, 2008 (11:23 pm)
Hello,   I am returning to the States after working in Saudi Arabia, and wondering whether I should take my MPV (2006) along. My employer will pay for the shipping cost. But they will not pay for the changes needed to bring the car into compliance with US and California standards.   I have no idea what these changes will be, and how much they will cost. Can someone please enlighten me on this? If the cost of conversion is too big, I will drop the idea of shipping, and just sell the car.   Thanks, Nadeem Replies to this message: backy (Nov 23, 2008 10:54 am)
#8134 of 8192 Re: Shipping MPV from Saudi Arabia to Los Angeles [nkhan00] by backy Nov 23, 2008 (10:54 am)
Replying to: nkhan00 (Nov 22, 2008 11:23 pm) You can research the costs, but I am prety sure you will find it will be cheaper to sell the car before you move, and buy an MPV or something else in LA. Used car prices in the U.S. are really low right now, e.g. in early September bought a 2007 Town & Country in excellent condition and with a lifetime powertrain warranty (no, not the Chrysler warranty, which could have a fairly short "lifetime" ) for $10,900. And prices have dropped since then.   You might try negotiating with your employer, i.e. "I'll sell it before I move and you will avoid the shipping costs, but can you contribute towards the sale if I have trouble getting a fair price?"
#8135 of 8192 Mazda MPV/Ford engine by budmantom Dec 22, 2008 (6:09 pm)
I'm looking at purchasing a 2004 MPV and I see that the engine is a Ford Duratec 3.0(?), any other Ford parts on the MPV?   Is this running gear on any Ford vehicles?   Thanks,     Tom Replies to this message: subearu (Dec 22, 2008 6:26 pm)
#8136 of 8192 Re: Mazda MPV/Ford engine [budmantom] by subearu Dec 22, 2008 (6:26 pm)
Replying to: budmantom (Dec 22, 2008 6:09 pm) The 3.0L Duratec is shared with the Escape/Tribute. However, in the MPV it is tuned by Mazda for a bit more low end torque. The tranny is a JATCO unit.   -Brian

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