2004 Mazda B-Series Truck Review
2004 Mazda B-Series Truck Review
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Appraise This CarMazda B-Series Truck model years
Mazda B-Series Truck types
- Cab Plus 4
- Cab Plus
- Regular Cab
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Pros
- Torquey 4.0-liter V6 engine, versatile size, tough underpinnings.
Cons
- Dated platform, no crew cab model, limited lineup doesn't match many consumers' needs, uncomfortable seats.
What’s new
The interior gets a slight refresh in the form of a new steering wheel and airbag design, new cloth upholstery and a redesigned center stack.
Edmunds says
Unless the Mazda name holds a special place in your heart, there's no reason to consider this ancient compact pickup when there are several equally capable and infinitely more modern competitors available for the same price.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2004 Mazda B-Series Truck 2dr Regular Cab B2300 Rwd SB (2.3L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$177/mo for B-Series Truck B2300
B-Series Truck B2300
vs
$233/mo
Avg. Compact Truck
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2004 Mazda B-Series Truck.
5 star(44%)
4 star(48%)
3 star(8%)
2 star(0%)
1 star(0%)
25 reviews
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5 out of 5 stars
Your basic truck
Marshall Hill, 01/15/2005
2004 Mazda B-Series Truck 2dr Regular Cab B2300 Rwd SB (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
The only options I purchased were automatic transmission and air. Everything else was standard right down to the rubber floor mats. This truck suits me perfectly. Reliable, good gas mileage and good looks for a work truck.
4 out of 5 stars
Reliable but thirsty
richard diggins, 12/04/2008
2004 Mazda B-Series Truck 4dr Cab Plus 4 B4000 Dual Sport Rwd SB (4.0L 6cyl 5M)
I bought the 4.0 litre V6 with auto transmission because it could tow 6500 lbs, 3000 lbs more than the 5 speed manual. I tow a 3500 lb RV, sometimes with a 15 ft boat in tandem. This puts me at maximum combined payload & towing capacity but the truck is up to the task, if I take it easy: about 60 mph on the flats, up to 75 mph downhill. Towing in a headwind, the tranny constantly … downshifts but turning the overdrive off helps keep it in 5th gear. A manual tranny would have been better, or more power. Mileage is not the best: about 19 mpg highway, much less in the city. I drive like an old guy, easy on the gas, coasting not braking, and at the speed limit. The truck is great otherwise.
5 out of 5 stars
A Winner
Tony, 08/09/2005
2004 Mazda B-Series Truck 2dr Regular Cab B2300 Rwd SB (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
This truck is affordable, reliable, and a blast to drive. The performance is great and this little truck is powerful for its class. Exterior and interior design is fantastic and stylish. I can't say enough good things about this truck!
4.13 out of 5 stars
Plain truck for real men
bubaris, 03/27/2004
2004 Mazda B-Series Truck 2dr Regular Cab B2300 Rwd SB (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
Needed a work truck. Got it and more.
5-speed, AMFM, cruise, split rear
window, rear bumper, bed liner in a
simple truck. Bench seat is a real
winnder. Rides and handles like a
truck.. do we have a problem here?
Reliable, long warranty. Choose over
its twin, the Ford Ranger for a better
price and longer warranty.
2004 B-Series Truck Highlights
Cab Plus 4
B3000
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $20,085 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 18 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $230/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Max Towing Capacity | 2,440 lbs. |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5PassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalAcceptable
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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