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Used 2003 Mazda Tribute Consumer Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

It's great...but light

littlepriest, 06/19/2003
2003 Mazda Tribute LX-V6 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Having bought my tribute three months ago and 5,000 miles ago I so far only have one complaint. It is so much lighter than my 96' Jeep Grand Cherokee...I have had problems with zoom zooming too fast around turns and sliding. Road noise is not too much of a factor. The gearshift for some reason doesn't bother me at all. Nice stereo with the luxury package. Another complaint, I know I said only one earlier but I think that this is just a fluke, the power to my rear view mirror (temperature and compass) cuts on and off...some electrical problem there that I am sure the good people at Lawson Mountain Mazda will fix pronto. Great Car!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Very Good Vehicle

LCA, 09/06/2003
2003 Mazda Tribute ES-V6 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I have over 15,000 Miles on this vehicle to date no problems only fun

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Zoom! Zoom!

Shawnee, 09/14/2002
2003 Mazda Tribute ES-V6 Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Terrific vehicle for the value. Reliable, comfortable, easy to get in and out of. Can fold down back seats with easy. Good visibility. Would purchase another one in a heart beat! We have had 2 other Mazda products, can't beat um.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great SUV Purchase for the Money

Stephen Waldrip, 07/12/2003
2003 Mazda Tribute LX-V6 Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Just a lot of fun to drive and very sporty looking. Feels like I spent a lot more money I actually did.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Xlnt SUV

xvan053, 12/09/2002
2003 Mazda Tribute LX-V6 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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The perfect SUV for those who want a good car-like ride with AWD and who don't need to climb mountains.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Back in Black

JerseyJoe, 07/24/2003
2003 Mazda Tribute ES-V6 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Great Ride, looks good and a lot of room. I'm happy. Still have my other Mazda ('94 626 ES). This ride has much better quality than earlier Mazdas I have had.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Fun to Drive

Doug Stimpy, 09/24/2002
2003 Mazda Tribute ES-V6 Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I waited almost 6 months to get this. I have one of the first ones. Zoom Zoom is accurate and fun to drive. Had transmission problem. Dealer was very quick and curtious, I am impressed.

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2.75 out of 5 stars

beware of jim ellis mazda dealers

exasperated, 12/12/2002
2003 Mazda Tribute ES-V6 Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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While the tribute is overall a good car, I have had numerous negative experiences with Mazda in the week since I purchased my car. First, the dealer has been inept - offering me a percentage rate, signing the contract, and then calling me after I've already taken possession of the car and trying to re-negotiate my contract. Second, the day after I brought my car home it began malfunctioning, and the dealer has yet to correct the problems. Third, there is no automatic door unlock on the passenger door - pain for passengers and drivers alike. Overall, pretty good car but sketchy dealers - beware. If it seems like a good deal, read the fine print.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

2003 Mazda Tribute

Ahmad, 07/23/2003
2003 Mazda Tribute ES-V6 Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I love this vehicle. I also like the fact that yo see them everywhere.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

tribute to me!!!

weiszer, 12/12/2002
2003 Mazda Tribute LX-V6 Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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the 1st time i ever saw the tribute i knew i had to have it. it was the cutes thing i had ever seen! my in-laws had just bought my sister-in-law a brand new jeep g.c. all they could talk about was how great it was. i would try to tell them about the tribute, they never heard about it! i went on the internet and e-mailed pics. to my mother-in-law. she also thought it was the cutest. i found silver star mazda on the internet, russ found what i was looking for, and now all my relatives can say is your little suv is soooo cute! a tribute to me!

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