2004 Mazda MPV

Pros: Handling,styling,Power doors,versatility,mileage.

Cons: Rough ride,crap stock tires,engine and wind noise.

The Bottom Line: If you are looking for an affordable,versatile,sporty alternative to the massive peoplehaulers, then this is the van for you!!!

Review: When our poor 1999 Isuzu Rodeo LS V6 started to overheat at a youthful 60K miles, my wife and I started hunting for our next Munchkin Mobile. We knew that this time we would like to have a third row seat for Grandparents etc. Who always wanted to ...

Pros: Low used price, fast, handles well, small, sport LX trim looks very cool, reliable

Cons: hitch scrapes, no auto climate, 3rd row narrow and on floor, not a popular car

The Bottom Line: Yes if you don't need a giant minivan, don't want to pay a bunch for a Honda or Toyota

Review: One of the last short minivans, it incorporates the fold-down third row, middle row that slides together and sliding door windows that roll up. At 90,000 miles in May 2008, I've only had an oxygen sensor go at 85,000 ($500) and brake job, better ...