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#140 of 209 Re: Automatic Transmission [jipster] by ksaid2002mpv Oct 03, 2006 (7:56 pm)
Replying to: jipster (Nov 29, 2004 10:55 am) What if your transmission has been reflashed many times and is at the current version of software and it still does it? Don't write this hard shifting problem under the rug. I think that their should be a class action lawsuit against them because sooo many people are having the SAME issue! Get a CLUE MAZDA!! Replies to this message: shaynatool2003 (Jan 06, 2007 12:10 pm)
#141 of 209 Re: Automatic Transmission [ksaid2002mpv] by shaynatool2003 Jan 06, 2007 (12:10 pm)
Replying to: ksaid2002mpv (Oct 03, 2006 7:56 pm) I am no mechanic. From what I understand you are only supposed to flash your car once! There will be a sticker on the inside of the of car. GO to mpv club I hope this helps
#142 of 209 interior issues by d5a Jan 15, 2007 (2:09 pm)
Wanted to see if anyone has had these issues. Bought a new MPV just two weeks ago. I baby a car and i'm noticing the paint scratches easily and it chips like crazy. The sliding doors seem to be chipping way to easily. it feel like every time i open one of the doors i see a chip on the inside door area were you could put a door guard. Wondering if anyone has put a door guard on the inside of a sliding door to protect it.   Also noticing the center tray that flips up and down is chipping.   How is everyone elses vans as far as interior and exterior durablilty and finish?   Any informtaion on other vans would be great.   I really like the van so far rides great and is very quite. I picked it over the honda and toyota.   Oh also today went to have some added dealer items put on to the van that was promised when i bought it. I bought mine at a toyota / Mazda dealer. I asked the guy if he sees allot of them come in for serivce. He said no he sees alot of the Mazda 6 but get this he turned to me and said but the toyota vans are much better. but you get what you pay for and you have to buy what your budget allows. Again I picked it over the honda and the toyota. It wasnt a budget issue. I was floored. I didn't say a word but was amdazed he woudl say that to a Mazda MPV owner let alone a customer. Replies to this message: backy (Jan 15, 2007 2:28 pm) jipster (Jan 15, 2007 3:11 pm)
#143 of 209 Re: interior issues [d5a] by backy Jan 15, 2007 (2:28 pm)
Replying to: d5a (Jan 15, 2007 2:09 pm) I have a 2002 MPV (dark blue) and the paint doesn't seem prone to chipping at all, especially as you described, but does seem prone to scratches because the primer is light-colored, so even a slight scratch is visible. I have had some success covering these up with a paint crayon (dark blue or black).   The Odyssey and Sienna should be better than the MPV--the MPV's design dates from the late '90s, and the powertrain is basically unchanged since it was introduced for the 2002 MY. Also I doubt you can get a new Odyssey or Sienna for under $17k, which is possible with the MPV.
#144 of 209 Re: interior issues [d5a] by jipster Jan 15, 2007 (3:11 pm)
Replying to: d5a (Jan 15, 2007 2:09 pm) I haven't had any problem with my sliding doors chipping. (I would use touch up paint on those chips though as soon as you can.)The front hood got a few chips from small rocks being kicked up on the expressway, I bought a hood deflector and it works pretty good on keeping the chips away, as well as being sporty and stylish looking.   I bought the Mazda OEM door edge guard that you were referring to. Though I didn't have any problems with door edge chips, bought mainly as a preventative. I took it back to the dealership because installing the guard required using a cutting tool on the edge of the door to properly install it.   I don't see how the center tray could chip as it is made of plastic?   That was pretty stupid of the service guy saying the Toyota van was better and you get what you pay for. My opinion is that the Mazda MPV is a better van, because for my needs it was. I didn't need a overpriced/oversized minivan (with questionable styling), when I can have one that is a size that is easy to handle and park, is attractive and sporty looking in both interior and exterior, has excellent quality and fit and finish, and is thousands less.   edited: If you don't think that door paint is holding up like it should, you may want to have the dealership look at it. They'll blame you more than likely, but as you have recently purchased the van, they may take it more seriously.
#145 of 209 Replacing a Headlight and Corner Lamp by dg13 Jan 20, 2007 (12:36 pm)
Hello, Shattered both passenger side lamps in snow storm. Plenty of sites that sell them at a discount (about $200 for both), but wondering if they're difficult to change, as I know the fog lights are a real hastle to replace? Any advice? Thanks!
#146 of 209 Warranty about to expire by amitr1 Feb 08, 2007 (2:02 pm)
Hello. I have a 2003 Mazda MPV. It's 4 years warranty is about to expire. Other than the usual inspection, are there any specific tests that I need to do before the warranty expires? The car seems to drive well, but I want to make sure that there are no underlying issues that need attention. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
#147 of 209 Warranty about to expire by amitr1 Feb 08, 2007 (1:53 pm)
Hello. I have a 2003 Mazda MPV. It's 4 years warranty is about to expire. Other than the usual inspection, are there any specific tests that I need to do before the warranty expires? The car seems to drive well, but I want to make sure that there are no underlying issues that need attention. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
#148 of 209 transmission and brake problems on 02 by vamom1001 Feb 09, 2007 (11:07 am)
Hi...I have an 02 MPV with about 78k miles on it. I bought the extended warranty and have been very glad that I did. While I love the zip of mazda (I've had 2 others..so I do like Mazdas), and while I think for the price it is hard to beat the upfront cost of the MPV, I have been frustrated with the repair costs. Also while the type of things that I have needed done are not totally obnoxious (once had an american car and it was ridiculous).. I have been dissapointed at quantity of issues and frankly their repair costs (parts and labor) seems much higher than either Toyota or Honda.   Anyway, just wondering if anyone else has had this happen... recently first thing in the morning my brakes are VERY stiff.. with a little pumping they seem ok. Took it first to my local garage.. they flushed lines, checked fluids and verified brakes were ok. Still had problem so took it to the dealer.First said something about brake lines decaying and needed to replace them and rotors..that was NOT under warranty..cost about $300.00. I wouldn't have minded IF it fixed the problem.. but it didn't..seemed only marginally better so I took it back and now they are saying I need the idle air control valve replaced. That is under warranty at least. Anyone else have this happen to them?   Also had trouble with over revving and feeling like the engine was jerking.. they replaced a valve..didn't fix the problem (covered under extended warranty though).. now they are saying transmission has to be replaced, plus front wheel bearings and oil pan all need to be replaced. Now I am not complaining as all under warranty.. and they are giving me a loaner for free BUT I am concerned as this seems like a lot of stuff to go wrong. I hate to get rid of the car (first as a single mom.. money is tight..second as overall I like the car). Anyone else have this type of thing happen..once fixed will it all be ok or is this the start of MAJOR problems (I only have 1500k left before warranty expires so if I get rid of the car it would be soon)...just wondering what anyone else had experienced along these lines.   At what point does it make sense (cost, aggravation etc..) to say enough? I don't think my mileage is that high and I do get it serviced regularly..fedd back is appreicated!   Thanks! Replies to this message: jipster (Feb 09, 2007 1:16 pm)
#149 of 209 Re: transmission and brake problems on 02 [vamom1001] by jipster Feb 09, 2007 (1:16 pm)
Replying to: vamom1001 (Feb 09, 2007 11:07 am) Brake lines decaying in 5 years/78k miles? Maybe someone else can chime in here, but that seems unlikely to me.   If you have faith in this dealership, I'd go ahead and have them fix everything under warranty. Then drive it for another 500 miles left on warranty and see how it does, leave 1000 miles in case you decide to sell.   This is a tough call. I think it just depends on how well your dealership can diagnose and repair properly. If they install your trans. properly... you should be good to go for another 50k. If you continue to have problems after the trans. and other repairs, then I'd take it to another Mazda dealership if possible, then look into selling if repair bills become to frequent or unreasonable.

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