Used 2002 Mazda Tribute Consumer Reviews
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Tribute ES-V6 4WD ... fun driving
orlie, 05/18/2002
2002 Mazda Tribute ES-V6 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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A year ago, I was looking for an affordable, useful, and good looking vehicle to replace my old sedan. The Tribute was my #1 choice back then (Jan '01), and it still is now (May '02). It's by far the most useful yet fun to drive vehicle I've had without breaking my budget. I love the way it handles on just about all on- road conditions although I wouldn't take it off-road -- it's not a Jeep. Gas mileage is disappointing at 16mpg city and 21mpg highway, less than the EPA ratings, but that may be because I enjoy driving it too much. Exterior is stylish and refined-looking; interior needs better materials and sound insulation.
stranded w/ 2 kids
stranded w/ 2 kids, 07/18/2002
2002 Mazda Tribute ES-V6 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I have only had my Tribute for 3.5 months and it died on me. I had two kids in the car and it was 100 degrees outside. My youngest was only 2 months old! My dealer came to our rescue and got us out of the heat pretty quick. Turns out there was a power control module that had to be reprogrammed. We had a Mazda MX3 years ago and loved it but my confidence has been shaken this time.
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New, but I love it
fast24monte, 07/22/2002
2002 Mazda Tribute LX-V6 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Although I never thought I would buy anything other than a Chevy, I'm in love with my Tribute. The ride is comparable to a car. Good pickup and a smooth ride. My only real complaint is the AWFUL gas mileage. With the right option packages, this small SUV is the perfect alternative to a car. Unfortunately, I think there is significant power loss with the air conditioner running. Other than that, I love my Tribute.
Be Careful
thenetz, 05/27/2002
2002 Mazda Tribute LX-V6 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I have had a clunking noise from my 2001 Tribute for about 1 month now. The dealership keeps telling me they cannot find anything wrong. They rotated the tires and changed a shock. They say it was my fault for not rotating the tires every 5000 miles, after only 17000 miles there should not be such a problem that it feels like a constant flat tire, but that is what mine feels like. The dealership doesn't seem to care that there is a problem. Be careful who you buy from how their customer service is.
This is the ONE
Mojo, 07/23/2002
2002 Mazda Tribute ES-V6 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I have finally found the perfect SUV to fit my lifestyle. I have been looking for something to fit my tastes as well as my budget and the '02 Tribute ES-V6 was the perfect match. The ride is smooth and handles just like my wife's Mitsubishi Galant. The interior is plush and the exterior is sleek and stylish. I would defintitely recommend this to anyone out there in the market for a compact SUV.