Used 2002 Mazda Tribute Consumer Reviews
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Best value in mini-SUVs
cobraal, 05/06/2002
2002 Mazda Tribute ES-V6 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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We just rolled over 10K trouble-free miles in our 2wd Tributes ES. The Tribute has to be the best value in the mini-SUV market. It has as much or more passenger room (especially in the backseat) and cargo room as some midsize SUVs but in the size and price of a mini-SUV. My wife likes the driving position, its small proportions and low step-in height. It handles well for a tall vehicle, has great power, brakes and steering. The biggest surprise has been how smooth and quiet the engine and ride are. Plus we get 22 mpg in normal driving. Great value, highly recommended.
Viewpoint from a Professor
Professor, 04/11/2002
2002 Mazda Tribute DX-V6 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I have had my 2001 Tribute DX/V6 for a little more than a year. Call it luck, or simply a reasonably well-designed vehicle, no problems at all @ almost 40,000 miles. With the exception of some wind noise at highway speeds, and wishful better fuel economy...pretty satisfied with my purchase. I would encourage a tight maintenance schedule however.
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This SUV Rocks!
Satisfied Driver, 04/18/2002
2002 Mazda Tribute ES-V6 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I bought an ES-4WD three weeks ago. I already racked up 1600 miles. So far I've been very impressed. After driving a sports car for seven years, I wanted a car-based mini-SUV with somewhat similiar performance. The Tribute doesn't disappoint. It's quite nimble to drive and has plenty of power to boot. Fuel economy averages about 20 a gallon ... not too shabby. I've test-driven a few other mini-SUV (Honda CRV, Toyota Rav4 ...), I think the Tribute is definitely a good buy for its class.
The soul of a sports car in an SUV
uncle_teddy_78, 06/15/2002
2002 Mazda Tribute ES-V6 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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In Dec. 2001, I bought my ES-V6 with tow+lux package. By June 2002, it has 13,000+ miles. This is the best car I have had in a long time. Never experienced the stalling issue <knock on wood>. As far as the gear shift being in front of the volume control, that is fine with me, the shifter allows me to rest my hand while rotating the control or searching through cd tracks. I love how it jumps off the line at a red light. Zoom Zoom.
Great car, IF it starts!
Kathy Cass, 06/28/2002
2002 Mazda Tribute ES-V6 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I have had much distress over a repetitve problem that the service people cannot fix,sometimes my car won't start,leaving me stranded.They replaced the immobolizer.They cut and reprogramed new keys,a tech took it home,and couldn't get it started,had to be towed back to the dealer.Then they thought it was a wiring harness connection,took apart and reconnected, and were convinced it was fixed.I am so stressed and upset over this,I was to go on a trip this morning,but still need to get the car towed,and confront the dealer.This may be a lemon,but I have had trouble getting callbacks from the servicing dealer,Pugi.