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| 2004 Mazda MPV Review, GARY
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MPV LX
| | Model of the car: | MPV LX | | | General comments: | Recently purchased an 2004 MPV after much research. MPV represents a great value with virtually all of the same features of the class-leading Odyssey, with a small sacrifice in cargo size. New styling for '04 makes the MPV arguably the best looking minivan available (especially with All-Sport package that includes 17" wheels and fog lights). The MPV drives much like a car, and definitely feels more agile than the Odyssey we also test drove. Inside, the MPV has all of the fit and finish quality that any import buyer has come to expect. Ergonomics are very good and control layout is logical. Only issue is that the shifter lever obstructs radio volume knob, but those controls are also located on the steering wheel, so this isn't a big deal. The roll-down windows on the sliding doors are a big hit with passengers and really help with ventilation. Middle seats cleverly slide together to ease access to third row seat. The versatile third row seat folds flat into the floor or flips back to allow tailgate type seating. The 200hp engine (with five spd auto transmission) provides plenty of power for accelerating into traffic and highway passing. Reliability history has been very good for these vehicles and certainly guided our purchase decision. Looking forward to many years of reliable service. | | | What things have gone wrong with the car: | Upgraded stereo (180 watt, 6 disc in-dash CD player) sounds good, but not great.
Right foot gets hot with heater cranked up. | | | Previous car: | 1999 Nissan Quest
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