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I see plenty of MPVs with 4 season in dealer's
inventory. (based on mazdausa.com & dealer's
websites)
So "cold weather" reason is just an excuse.
Does anybody has anything (good or bad) to say
about their purchase at central texas (austin metro, san antonio) area mazda dealers.
I am getting ready to buy MPV this month.
So thought that I could use some good
references (and avoid bad ones)
RJ
If anyone has any info on nice seat covers that would accommodate the side curtain airbags, please let me know.
Thanks! -TB
But hurry, the link will probably die in a little while!
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(but I am gainfully unemployed! YAY!!)
Seeing that it was 100+ the other day, dunno if I could stand that heat.
1. Does the MPV require 5w-20?
2. Does the MPV have platinum tipped spark plugs?
If not, what is the recommended tune-up interval?
3. The local dealer is advertising $18,890 for an LX with no options except for floormats. Are there better deals out there ? The problem with this dealer is - hardly any choice on colors.
Thanks.
I think they said the full set for the MPV was like $700!
If you are still interested though you can call them.
http://www.wetokole.com/
If anyone out there is from the same area - is this a good deal ?
Nationwide mazda is offering 2000 $ cash back
on MPV's for cash deal.
If you use mazda usa credit finance deal,
cash back is 1000 $
I test drove one and it feels a little bit top heavy - any similar concerns?
Any help is appreciated.
But, Mazda does list 0% for 48 months with no payments until January '03. Wait, and the same for 60 months. Holy COW!
-Brian
I just got my MPV with both a DVD and a moonroof, but they are dealer installed. They both fit on the ceiling without any crowding. Quality of both are fine. I don't know of anyone who has been able to get the factory-installed DVD, at least not around here (central NJ). Mazda leads you to believe it is available, but it really isn't.
I have seen a few MPVs with the factory installed moonroof, but trying to get one in combination with other installed options is the hard part.
So, what brand is your moonroof? Do you have the roof rack also?
-Brian
consumers have as less information as
possible about cash rebates so that it works in
dealers' advantage while negotiating.
(They rather advertize low APR deals for which
not everybody qualifies)
Thats the reason they don't have it up on mazda
usa website.
But if you call their 800 number, they will give
you all the information about it.
(I talked to them last week )
Also check carsdirect.com. They list this rebate
when they quote their price.
Steve
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I am still hoping someone can give me some feedback on when 2003 MPV's will start hitting the lots.
Good Luck!
Just think, if you lived in "America" you could drive that MPV to the state capital. (I know - really stretching for content). Is Tony coming to town for the Governor's Conference btw? They're giving them all free SUVs to drive all week.
How about a troubleshooting link for your sister? Air Conditioning
Steve
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As tested in the CA and NV deserts, just fine as long as you have rear air.
went looking anyway tonight - ES with 4 seasons, cd changer, moonroof, and roofrack for $27,400. the 60 months is at 4.9% and you get $1000 rebate. so, after all that, our out the door price would be $25,900 with our Saturn and $1725 (loan payoff). (we left w/o the van)
Only got that price after haggling for 1.5 hours. Boy is that frustrating!
-Brian
Anybody else overwhelmed by the prospect of searching this board for that info that didn't seem important 6 months ago but now is on the front burner? I guess I should have bookmarked it... oh well..
Steve, how about it? I suspect a monumental task, but it would be nice to have a table of contents or a search specific to the MPV board...with 3,700 ++ postings, we end up reposting because it takes too long to skim through the last 1,000 postings.
I will be needing to find the scoop on changing the cabin air filter (wasn't it behind the glove box?) and the k&n filter didn't it improve mileage?
Just glad we have a forum,
John
The one complaint about the van so far is the cruise control is terrible. Our highway has a strip then an overpass a strip then an overpass and so on and so forth. The van will go into high gear right at the top of the overpass then ont he way down at the bottom let off of the gas too much and then at the top again go into high gear so on and so forth...its timing is just terrible. I imagine it would work ok on flat highway.
Otherwise, great so far!
Meanwhile, I can do a specific search for you if need be, but no guarantees, and if word gets out and I get swamped with requests, I'm deleting this entire thread :-)
Usual disclaimers too!
Steve
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Malt, Thx, I was stretching for content. Might just be in your 'hood in November delivering Mochavan to the s.i.l. (Impending '03 purchase...).
We still show no incentives for my zip code on the MPV.
Steve
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For some reason the new tires on the MPV get flat spots during the long ride from japan and sitting at the port. So far, after driving the car for a hundred miles or so works the problem out itself. Also, check tire pressure in all tires.
Only a few have come in actually out of balance. FYI:...The MPV requires a special balancing machine that most independant repair shops can not afford.
Don't sweat the problem it's not a real problem...enjoy your van.
TB
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You wrote "Only a few have come in actually out of balance. FYI:...The MPV requires a special balancing machine that most independant repair shops can not afford."
Just what kind of tool is that? Aren't rims all the same or did Mazda do something special? I have the 17" rims. Can they be handled at the local NTB/NTW?
RBB
*On select vehicles. Financing for qualified buyers. 0% APR/60 month financing = $17.05 per month per $1,000 financed for qualified buyers with 10% down.
So, what's that? 0% = $17.05/month/$1000??????
Okay $17.05 * 12 = $204.60 per year, which is just over 2%!
How can they call this 0% financing? Is there a $1000 loan application fee? (5 years * $205.60 ~= $1000)
Other companies seem to be similar, too. What's the deal with these offers? Can anyone out there lend some help?
Thanks,
Dave
22609 Invoice
+ 300 (profit)
-2500 (rebates, 2000 cash and 500 in grad school)
-13,813 for trade-in (2000lx w/security, rear air, step plate, roof rack and 39,650 miles)
We financed through PeopleFirst.com (highly recommended - it's frightening how simple it was! for 6.25%!)
With no cash out of pocket, we walked away with payments of only $5.00 a month difference.
The power of the new engine is astonishing in comparison to the 2.5litre. We are very happy!
Zoom! Zoom!
Oh, one final thing. The dealerships still haven't figured out that they ship the MPV's with about 50psi's in the tires. I drove the vehicle home and let the air out down to 35 psi! We had the same problem with our 2000. You'd think they could get that right two years later!
Bought the vehicle at Dean Patterson Mazda in Altoona Pennsylvania. Jim Sherry was the salesman. Very professional and not pushy.
Cheers!
Steve
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Took the 4.9%/60 months and the $1000 rebate. Checking Edmunds TMV and Cardirect show $27,255 and $28,435 respectively, so I think we did alright.
-Brian
I assume the easiest way would be to leave the two second-row seats at home, strap the kids in the back; then fold down the third seat and inflate an air mattress to cover the tracks. But then when you get to Grandma and Grandpa's there's not enough room for everyone.
Or, could you keep all seats in, fold them all forward and span them with an air mattress? That should leave you with the rear luggage well and usable floor space.
I know somebody out there has to have tried this. Thanks.
evaddave "0% Financing Not Really Zero?" Jul 14, 2002 12:23am
After 1,100 miles on my fourth tank of gas: 20.9 mpg combined, 8 hours at 79 mph with ac full time, 6 passengers most of time. Rest of mileage country driving with a stop every 2-3 miles.
Still driving like a dream. Cruise control worked fine accept for annoying downshift last 3-4 mph when resume is engaged with 10 mph or more left. Annoying downshift kicks rpms up to 5,000. Seems useless. Now I do resume only when about 3-4 mph left to make up and no downshift occurs.
In your scenario, you'll going to be awfully tight on room for gear, luggage, diaper bags or whatever, whether you get an MPV or a big ol' Odyssey (or even a SUV). Unless you are a way more efficient packer that me :-)
Have you considered pulling a pop-up trailer? That's the route my brother took with his minivan.
Steve
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