STRATEGIC BUYING GUIDE, PART III: Part 2 of 2.(News)(Product/Service Evaluation)(Buyers Guide)

Mazda Mazda Motor of America/mazdausa.com MPV Highlights: Only minor changes for '04. Base price: $23,780 What's next: In '06 it will sit on a 6-Mazda 6, that is. In our opinion: Why are sales so low? Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz USA/mbusa.com E-Class Wagon Highlights: 4Matic awd wagon versions of the E320 and E500. DVD nav system is an option. In the E500s, a new seven-speed automatic transmission is available. Base Price: $49,970 What's Next: As the E-Class was just redesigned for '03, this model's look will be around for a while. In our opinion: We ...