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I have to confess that I dinged my last brand new car, '88 Chevrolet Celebrity Wagon. Granted I was a mere child then but I was driving to work and being use to driving compact cars, drove into the parking garage as always and forgot I was driving what I felt to be a boat and I....ummm....got hung up on the ummmmmm....garage wall. I only scratched and tore off any and all trim on the right side of the car from the ummmmmm.....front right fender to the right rear wheel well. {=o ( I forget how much it cost to fix but I can tell you that my husband was not happy with me. I am still married to him though and that's a good thing!
In any event, there's my true confession and now I must go and knock on some wood! Can't use my head anymore since I got turned into a real person.
Lsinc (AKA: Feeling ill trouble maker)
tboner1965 "Honda Odyssey vs 2000 Mazda MPV" Apr 9, 2000 1:01am
and here tboner1965 "2000 MPV Cruisers Club" Apr 10, 2000 12:07am
Then there was the whole zoo parking lot incident thing sometime in the fall of 2000, IIRC.
TB
TB
Now, my memory isn't great (no comments please). You are still driving the '00 MPV in the picture? If so, just wanted to say, I love the color! I wanted the blue but they didn't have one with the options I wanted. I have the Silver which I really like too.
Why Tboner 1965? Just curious as I feel that was an awesome year. I was born in March of '65 and the world became a much happier place. =o ) Atleast Mr. Lsinc thinks so.
Ok, no comments.
Lsinc
I know, you are only supposed to have one handle, so I hope no-one is confused by all of this.
TB
Well, I do have more than one computer, so can't I have more than one screen name???
That was one scarey looking "Zoo Gate" and I really think it's worthy of a novel! =o $
Hehehehehehehehehehe!
Lsinc
doors on the LX MPV. Has anyone had problems with them? Are they worth it? We're becoming snowbirds next winter with 3 birdcages.(No kids) Thanks for any info. Town Hall has been enlightening.
I love the auto sliders even when I'm alone. It's nice when it's raining and you have something you want to get into the van quick. I just walk towards the van, hit the remote button and the door is opened and waiting. Even with a full crew of people just having it opened up so everyone can climb in is great.
I haven't heard anything problematic about them yet and again have had no probs. myself.
Good Luck!
Lsinc
1965 wow, I just got out of EE school. I have a daughter the same age...
TJ
Isinc is right if we lived in cold wet country I would have them....
TJ
Especially one with the Rear Entertainment System.
How's the engine?
My friend has an '01, with the 2.5 (I think) litre engine. I tried hard to get him to confirm that it was "weak" and "had problems" but he just wouldn't. Said the van was "fine".
Any and all info would be most appreciated.
We've actually had a couple of members "talking to themselves" - usually setting up straw men and then knocking them down.
No campfires in TN but I party-hardy'd on some blackberry cobbler. Top notch!
btw, Java, Cascade Reservoir is being renamed Lake Cascade or something similarly froo-froo to attract condo buyers at the new nearby ski resort.
Sorry for the mostly off-topic ramble... didn't see a single MPV on the streets of Chattanooga.
Steve, Host
Thanks for all your comments- this site is great.
As far as the '00, '01 models I'm not sure. My husband and I test drove an '01 with the 2.5 liter. It basically was the same van. I did find it a bit noisier and going up hill it didn't have the same power. Now mind you, we had already driven the '03 so I'm not so sure my comparison is fair. There are folks on these boards that have the MPV with the 2.5 and they are happy.
I don't have the rear entertainment system. I'm assuming you mean the tv? I didn't feel it was worth the extra $1,000.00. I can get a portable for under $300.00 that will do the same thing. This is my preference though. I do have the six cd changer and I really like it.
I also have the auto sliders, traction control, moon roof, GFX package and the towing package. Like it all!
Lsinc
I believe you do have to go for the 4 Season Package but it's worth it.
Lsinc
(seriously, I appreciate your honest assessment)
Yes, I mean the rear DVD system. I have children (9 and 7 respectively) and they will appreciate watching all their favorite video's while we are going on long summer vacation trips.
Did you reveal what your van cost you (somewhere here in these posts)?
What about this "heat issue"? Have you experienced any unusual hot air in the van?
Thanks again for the info.
Yes, 1965 and what an awesome year it was! What's even better is that I'm a twin. Yup, that's right folks there is another one almost like me wandering around this great country of ours! Hehehehehehehehehe!
Lsinc
Yes, I posted how much I paid for my van and the entire deal. Since I'm so lazy and don't feel like re-typing the whole thing you can go back to April 5th there abouts and you will see my postings. It's in the Mazda MPV board not this one. If for some reason you can't find it, then I can retype it.
I haven't experienced any problems at all with my MPV. It's been a great experience. I really expected some issues as I have many bells and whistles but knock on wood, no probs.
My kids are 10 and 7 so I know what you mean about the entertainment system. We are thinking about getting the portable soon. With two kids I don't have to worry about the third row occupants seeing the screen. Most of the time the third row is folded away which is an awesome feature.
Lsinc
lsinc "Mazda MPV 2000+" Apr 17, 2003 10:12am
Lsinc - there's another one of you out there? Better invite your twin to join Town Hall (or maybe not, lol).
Steve, Host
Lsinc - you are an amusing writer. I'm glad you like the MPV so much.
I'll have to take some time to read that whole thread.
Did I really type all of that? I'm impressed to think that Steve was able to point it out so fast and put in a link.
I really do like my MPV and stick up for it all of the time. Lately though, nobody seems to be up for debates. So, I just pick on Steve.
I really got into hot water a while back when I went and picked a debate with the GM Trio people. They wanted to lynch me but I was too quick for them and got away on my speedy (MPV) steed. =o )
The real fun is trying to pick on the Honda Ody. or the Toyota Sienna. Those folks get really mad. I'm behaving myself lately though. }=o )~ It must be because of my cold.
Lsinc
My 1965 daughter is a nut and keeps me laughing all the time and has a heart of gold... she is my favorite.
Frankie was right, 1965 "It was a good year for .... Girls"
Did a comet go by that year????
Believe it or not, I'm the straight laced one! Ok, no comments please! LOL! As far as sanity goes, well, everyone can figure that one out. Yup, I'm the NUT! Hehehehehehehehehehe!
Ok so there's a little info. on the "other Lsinc". She also does not drive an MPV. They have 3 kids one of them being 5'10" tall at 13 and weighs about 150 lbs. For them, it's a Suburban.
Yuppers, everyone in my family got height EXCEPT ME! My father was 6'1" my brother is the same both of my sisters are 5'5" and 5'6" and I am........ummmmmm.........5'2" ;( I think that's why I stick up for my MPV so much. Bigger isn't always better. Right???
1965 was an awesome year! What month was your daughter born in tomj5? My sister and I are March. I have also been happily married for 17 years. Our 18th is in October.
Well now it all has nothing to do with MPV problems but I am happy to report I am still having NONE!
Lsinc
Yeah we got 350 miles on the MPV and no problems, runs great.....
I saw a news in CNN that Mazda was recalling vehicles ( with fog lights) because of faulty fog lights. Has anyone heard abt it?
Thanks
mpvowner3
Automotive News
Steve, Host
The campaign's been out since March though, so you could google for it.
In hot country the extra cooling is a necessity. You must get the rear AC option but that is good.
I would include the tow hitch. Doesn't cost that much and really is handy. It would be hard to add later.
My MPV can travel across town in bumper to bumper traffic with a jillion stop lights in 115 degree outside air temp and the engine temp never moves off normal..
Oh yeah, get the auto mirror, it is really neat. The outside temp reading is very accurate and the compass is very handy....
Tj
Mark. : )
You're not alone. My 02 MPV is on it's 2nd tranny (17K miles) and the problem still exists. Mine is pretty well behaved on the expressway, provided there are no steep hills, but in local traffic it shifts back and forth constantly. Recently, it developed a high pitched squeal when accelerating to merge onto the expressway. I'm just waiting for it to fall out on the road.
1. Heavy Duty wiper motor
2. Rear heater & A/T oil cooler
3. Large windshield washer tank
4. Large Radiator/heavy duty battery
5. Heated mirrors
6. Heavy duty rear defogger
7. Additional cooling fan (radiator)
8. 3000 pound towing capacity (with the tow hitch)
I haven't figured out how the mirror heaters work. No big deal in hot country.... Maybe heaters come on when the rear defogger is on????
Tj
From the '02 MPV Owner Manual (page 3-32):
Mirror defroster:
To turn on the mirror defroster, turn the
ignition on and push the rear window
defroster switch.
-Brian
Regarding the above comparsion of the MPV to the Sennia. That is what I found. Compared to the MPV the Sennia is a "plain jane" with a high price..
If I knew at time of order what I know now I would have got an ES... Next time for sure.....
We Love our "PeeVee"
Tj
I love my MPV!
Lsinc
Trouble Maker!
I guess you'll never get to use them in the snow? Oh darn! NOT! )
Lsinc
If people would do research these types of questions would never come up. The 3.0 DOHC Duratec is Bulletproof.
Mark.
I had a Taurus (hubby said it was actually a Sable)that had the Duratec engine in it. Believe me, it wasn't the engine that went south never to return. It was the tranny.
I have been driving my MPV for almost 3 months (time flies when one is flying around yonder state) and I have absolutely no issues whatsoever with it.
Now as far as comparing it to the Sienna. I don't think it's a fair comparison. The Sienna has been placed in a totally different league. It's now a large van (I don't think it deserves the mini title). I also think they are trying to turn the Sienna into a crossover and feel it belongs in the SUV category. You can get it in AWD. In my eyes, the Sienna is UGLY to look at. I'm sure it has many pluses but it's looks are not one of them.
I got off subject again didn't I? Hmmmmmmm, ok in any case folks shouldn't be so hard on the MPV having the Duratec engine. It's a great engine refined by Mazda to go into the MPV. End of discussion. (at least for me).
Lsinc
Zoom-Zoom!
Wow, someone else thinks the Sienna is ugly! I thought I was the only one that had that opinion... I learned long time ago don't buy a car that you think is ugly it will drive you nuts....
We love our Pretty PEEVEE!!!!!
Tj
<runs>
85 in Boise today, Java. I mentioned to Nanuq yesterday that I met a 50 year Alaskan yesterday - he finally smartened up and moved here too :-)
Steve, Host
Well, this troublemaking Zoom-Zoom driver has had enough of the car for one day. I have been in it driving here there and everywhere all day. My MPV is tucked in the garage for the night and that's that.
I'll be back to make more trouble tomorrow just to make Steve happy. Hey, maybe we should rename this board "The MPV Troublemaker Board". I like it!!!
Oh sigh, I never get any respect. ;o )
Zoom-Zoom!
Lsinc