Anyone know about the Mazda Millinia

[My98SVTsnake]

I have a co worker that wants to sell my wife her 2000 Mazda Millina w/40K miles for
7grand cash.

The car it's self is very nice but I know nothing about these cars.

[Oz98Cobra]

Mazda's are good reliable cars with above average handling and performance for their class - although the Millenia was not known for these attributes.

That price is well below the Kelly Blue Book private party value, so it sounds like it could be a good buy if it's in great shape and not repaired? As always, run a carfax on it before parting with your cash.

[jason]

I believe the millina got the miller cycle engine(I could be wrong). Pretty cool idea that won some awards but I dont know anything about how sturdy or reliable they are.

[XOCobra]

Get the vin and go here
http://www.bandbhobbies.com/jwebb/vin_test.asp

[My98SVTsnake]

Miller cycle engine?

I'll look that one up.

[burlesonsnake]

Super efficient design. Try a Google.

[Oz98Cobra]

More info than I'm sure anyone needs to know:
http://www.mazda.com.au/articleZone.asp?articleZoneID=92

Essentially, the Miller Cycle engine is a supercharged small capacity engine that is similar to a regular engine except that it keeps the intake valves open about 30% longer than normal, which increases efficiency by about 15%. It provides the power of a bigger engine with the economy of a smaller one.

[My98SVTsnake]

Thanks for the data I hear these cars are prone to a "check engine" light that comes and
goe for no reason.

Given the cars looks and low miles and the fact I know the owner this is just blip
on the screen I am still buying the car but anyone else heard about the check engine
light thing?

[XOCobra]

no but i did find this. It's the recalls and TSBs for it

http://www.alldata.com/TSB/33/00332364.html