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Replying to: backy (Oct 23, 2006 7:42 am) |
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Replying to: igloomaster (Oct 23, 2006 9:17 am) The Ford Duratec V6 in the MPV is one of Fords best and most reliable. The MPV is made in Japan, and the overall quality and fit and finish are excellent. |
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Replying to: igloomaster (Oct 23, 2006 9:17 am) The Ford Duratec V6 in the MPV is one of Fords best and most reliable. The MPV is made in Japan, and the overall quality and fit and finish are excellent. |
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Replying to: unknown (Oct 23, 2006 10:45 am) Sorry about the double posts... my computer is going schizoid. |
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Replying to: unknown (Oct 23, 2006 10:45 am)
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Replying to: igloomaster (Oct 24, 2006 4:40 am) -Brian |
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Replying to: igloomaster (Oct 24, 2006 4:40 am) The people who had this problem would take their MPV into the dealership to have the transmission reprogrammed(reflash) to shift smoother. The vast majority of owners who needed this minor procedure done had no further problems with their shifting. So, there ya go. Enjoy that MPV and rock on. 
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Replying to: igloomaster (Oct 24, 2006 4:40 am) |
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My 2002 MPV's tranny just went at 68,000 miles. Repair estimate is $3,500. Yes that is correct, $3,500. I called Mazda for help. They indicated car was over warranty and they would not help. Had a $500 repair at 60,000 miles and a $500 repair at 55,000 miles ( plugs and coils). I would avoid this vehicle at all costs.
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Any advice on which of these you would choose for a family of five? Two big kids and one smaller one in a car seat. We are considering the 2006 MPV ES since we like the power sliding doors and the kids like the DVD and the sliding 2nd row. The negative is that it is a VAN, 2nd row seats don't slide backwards or forwards and the only colors available are green, white and silver. If anyone has any advice on the ES, I have a really LONG post in the "prices paid" section and would appreciate the help. As for the Mazda 5, there aren't very many here in Hawaii. Most dealers have only 1 or 2 so they are asking way over MSRP. It seem standard for the Mazda dealers here in Hawaii to tack on an additional fee of $3000-$6000 on all their vehicles (it's supposed to cover shipping costs which is BS). It has the sliding doors, lots of storage cubbies and cup holders plus the price is about $10,000 less than the MPV ES. The negatives are the doors aren't power, there is no DVD and my husband said it felt "cheapy" inside. There are lots of 2006 Highlanders in stock on the island but there is only one company that owns all the dealerships so you can't play anyone off each other (they all use the same inventory list). Prices are still somewhat high - about $1500-$2000 over Edmunds. Lots of colors available but 3rd row is tight. We are trading in our 1999 Lexus RX300. Had a major problem with Lexus charging us for repairs that weren't done and other seemingly deceptive practices (again, unfortunately, the same company that owns Toyota owns Lexus) but that's another story.
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