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'05 Tribute a Best Buy
Tribute One, 10/02/2004
2005 Mazda Tribute s AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased my new, 2005 Tribute five months ago after test-driving several larger, more expensive SUV's, and the Ford Explorer. The Tribute continues to impress me every time I get behind the wheel. It's manuverability, quiteness, handling, and responsiveness are excellent. The suspension provides excellent road feel and control. Overall, Mazda has put together a great package in a small SUV, combining the perfect degree of style, performance, and comfort that I was looking for. I have owned two Mazda's prior to this purchase, This is my first SUV and I highly recommend the Tribute.
Best of the Best
Bfelosi, 08/21/2004
2005 Mazda Tribute s AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my 2nd Tribute and they only get better. The exterior is beautiful and the interior is even better, with very comfortable seating and a very smooth and quiet ride. Handling of this vehicle is amazing on sharp curves and steep roads. These vehicles are loaded with standard features! I am hooked on my Mazda Tribute!
Scootin' Along
LDavisca, 07/13/2004
2005 Mazda Tribute s AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Driving this SUV is more than easy, it's downright fun! It handles like a dream and the smooth ride feels like cruising in a pricier, larger vehicle. The spacious cargo area doesn't take away any of the backseat legroom, passengers are comfortable and enjoy the ride. Easy rear access through either the window or whole tailgate is a real treat. This SUV responds well on any road surface and handles like a dream on freeways as well as in city traffic. My choice was made after a lot of research and I'm extremely pleased with this happy little vehiicle! Front legroom and headroom are the best in any small SUV!
Drag a wagon
Robert Garvey, 03/31/2005
2005 Mazda Tribute s AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
After being lied to about the invoice price which resulted in paying 26,500.00 we did not get the features we wanted. It took three weeks to get delivery because they claimed it arrived at the dealer with "slashes (keyed)" over the front panel. Then it had to have the windshield replaced because a rock hit it while driving it back to the dealership.by then we were no longer eligable for the $2,000.00 rebate. After receiving delivery, it still has a small dent in the chrome on the hood. It rides like a childs wagon being pulled down the street. It hits every imperfection in the road like a speed bump. It makes it impossible to try and make notes or write in the rear seat.
I'd buy it again!
Tim G., 02/17/2005
2005 Mazda Tribute s AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this vehicle primarily to pull a pop up trailer in the mountains. Mine is equipped with all wheel drive. It has performed admirably. However, it doesn't get the best mileage while pulling the trailer, but what car or truck does under these conditions? This brings up another point associated with the mileage; the fuel tank is only 16 gallons, not enough when you're only getting 14-15 mpg. Except for the above mentioned, I'm very happy with my choice.