Mazda E2000 Power Van, what can you say?

[M]

i understand sir.

[niky]

Given that, I'm normal height, at 5'5" and I weigh about 200 lbs. I find the driver's seat okay.

Basta, the rear is huge. There are variants with 3-3-3, with the first two passenger rows with the fold up side seat, and they have double sliding doors (very useful when unloading). But the AC isn't that great... though what van has good AC?

The high speed shaking might just be for your example. The one I drove had blown front shocks and did just fine at 150. :lol:

[KG21]

we have one before, a 1996 model, may extra 2 seats pa sya sa likod patagilid ang upo nyo at face to face, engine is good, 2.0 gas.

[OTEP]

It shares a lot of common parts with the Kia Besta so parts hunting becomes easier.
My friend used to have one (traded in for a Starex). It was 2-3-3+2 seating. The '+2' being two extra tiny jump seats in the luggage area.

It had nifty touches like rotating center bench, dual sliding doors, all power features, etc.

They're ok but I'd still take a Vanette over it.

[AG4]

But by asian van standards, it's okay.

It depends if this is ok for you...
Here is the common problem with flat fronted vans.

the driver and front passenger's legs happen to be part of the vehicle's crumple zone.

After seeing two accidents... I changed my mind about these flat fronted vans, no wonder many other countries are switching to minivans with hoods/front ends.

Maybe a 2nd hand Revo or Starex might be a better choice.

[OTEP]

Most forward control vans are also required to meet the 40kph flat barrier crash test imposed on cars. They are not the safest modes of transportation but they have gone a long way since the VW Kombi/L300 VV days.

The E2000 has a true 2.5mph front bumper, a Y-shaped shock absorbing frame (yung parang accordion) under the front floor, impact absorbing steering column, ELR seatbelts, recessed dashboard (to increase space between dash and occupant) among its list of safety equipment.

The MB100 goes one step further by placing the engine AHEAD of the front passengers and using it as an impact absorbing structure:

[badkuk]

sir otep, wala namang "egg cooking" properties sa MB100, ala L300?

[OTEP]

I drive one up to 12 hours straight. Hindi pa naman prito ang itlog ko. hehehe.

The engine is not under the seats, it's a true front engine design. Pagbukas mo ng hood sa harap, you will see the engine. Unlike sa Pregio, Hi-Ace, etc. na coolant jug at jack lang ang laman.

Para siyang E-150 na may 'doghouse' engine cover between the front passengers. The engine penetrates into the cabin up to the driver's knee level only.

[niky]

Oo nga, no... didn't think of that... but as I recall, the one thing I liked about driving the MB100 is that it was so easy to switch hot-seats with your co-driver, as there was so much room up front. (Pass-through yung gitna ng front seats, like in the E150) Three guys could drive that thing forever without stopping to open the doors.

Otherwise, it was just the same-old-same-old diesel van.

The E2000 is really stiff, and has a real bumper up front, unlike the L300. If you see the condition of my uncle's van, you'd be shocked by how many bumps there are. The metal's really thick, and it has stood up to being sideswipes and T-boned by boneheaded motorists in both Laguna and Cavite. Admittedly, it won't hold up to a high speed impact as well as a sedan would, but it's solid.

Still, the gas engine is both the best and worst part of this vehicle. Best because it gives good punch for such a small gasoline unit, worst, because it isn't diesel. But AFAIK, running costs and gasoline consumption aren't exorbitant.

[bogart]

Hey thanks for all the replies.

Now i can't make my mind between a 96 Vanette and a late 97 E2000 which comes with a colored tv inside.

Well, esep-esep muna!