2000 Mazda B-Series Pickup Review
Fuel Economy
16 - 22 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
Cloning Ford's Ranger pickup to create the B-Series was a good idea. Giving it distinctive styling was a better one.
Pros
Good selection of configurations, attractive styling, good reliability.
Cons
Rear seats are of limited use, other competitors offer more horsepower.
What's New for 2000
Two B3000 regular-cab models are added: SX and SE. The B2500 Troy Lee edition has been discontinued. Foglights are standard on all 4x4 models. A CD-equipped audio system is standard on all B4000 models. P225/70R15 tires are standard on SX models, and air conditioning is standard on SE and Troy Lee edition models. A 6,000-pound trailer hitch is standard on B4000 4x4s and optional on B4000 4x2 models. Troy Lee editions get standard leather-wrapped steering wheels.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Fun to Get Stuck
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Mazda B-Series Pickup 2 Dr B2500 SE Standard Cab SB
Review
It is a great truck for around town. I have found it can't pull to well or go mudding much, but it sure feels fun to get it stuck alot. I am always getting compliments from those pulling me out how far I make it with a rear wheel drive only truck.
Favorite Features
Love the ability it has to manuver how you want it to, even for a small truck it is decint
Suggested Improvements
It would do better to have a little bit bigger engine and they should think about the slide open rear window.
Good truck, but
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Mazda B-Series Pickup 2 Dr B3000 SE Standard Cab SB
Review
This is a great little truck with a couple of exceptions. My dealer told me it would handle my boat. Yes but at what price? 10 mpg. pulling the boat,and maybe 50 mph on any kind of hill (2200 lbs). The owners manual says 3500 towing. It is no where near that in real life. Also the gas mileage is not great @ 18 mpg.empty and that is with a bed cover.
Favorite Features
Easy to park and maneuver. Great looks, sounds pretty but too loud.
Suggested Improvements
It's too late for this one. I think Ford finally realized this and the 3.0 engine is no longer an option. This is one engine that should never have been produced in a truck.
good little truck
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Mazda B-Series Pickup 2 Dr B3000 SE Extended Cab SB
Review
I had a ranger before the mazda and they are about the same inside, look alikes by ford. Bought this little truck when gas was $4 a gallon and the astetics of the truck i like but i only get around 15mpg with it is a auto but my ranger 2.3 was around 20. I have to run supreme in mine or i get the "pinging" when i am on the highway. Was alittle disappointed in the lack of power in the 3.0. But i love the truck but i think i am going back to a diesel. Same mpg but bigger and the differance between supreme and diesel is about .10. Little sluggish on the hi-way. Overall i say that it is a good little truck for what it was made for. My dad road in the excab for 500 miles. he is tuffer than i am.
Favorite Features
I like the shape of the body verses the ranger of the same year. THe mazda sets a little higher off of the ground, for a 2wd, than most other trucks.
Suggested Improvements
little more room and better fuel ecomony. Power could be increased as well
Great small truck value
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Mazda B-Series Pickup 2 Dr B2500 SE Standard Cab SB
Review
Great value for small pickup. I now have 49000 miles on it, only replaced thermostat. Very reliable.
Favorite Features
Easy to park, cheep to run, good gas milage.
Suggested Improvements
More room in cab.
Little work horse and play toy
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Mazda B-Series Pickup 2 Dr B3000 SE 4WD Standard Cab SB
Review
I beat the hell out of this truck and I have put it in place that I shouldn't be. The 4wd has never let me down. For a mid sized truck the payload is great. I treat this truck like a truck. Work work work and it gives gives and gives. I have never asked it to do something and it was not able to do it. Oh yeah it is also a great fun truck to drive. It has taken me fishing many many times. I really enjoy driving this truck. It is fun and I really look forward to driving it. I car pool and I take turns driving from week to week and I get excited about driving cause I get to drive my truck. Get a Mazda b3000 you will not regret it
Favorite Features
The 4wd. Works great. Very strong. Not fast but strong. I didn't want a race car so it is perfect for me
Suggested Improvements
The gas mileage could be boosted up a little. The mileage isn't bad but it isn't great either. I get about 20 mpg on the hwy
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