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ExTributeLover, 05/25/2004
2005 Mazda Tribute s AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 7 people found this review helpful
I loved my 2001 Tribute then I made the mistake of trading it on a 2005. The Gear Shifter now takes of most of the space in the front. The heater/air controls now have little light-up buttons that cannot be seen in daylight. NO WAY TO TUNE THE RADIO, NO CASSETTE PLAYER. Cheap looking plastic on dash board in. NOT the fun to drive suv that the 2001 was, AND IT EATS UP GAS, 14-16MPG. Even with top pkgs chosen, you DON'T get many extras like: WHEEL LOCKS, BUG DFLCTRS, A/W MATS. The 2005 Tribute is an OVERPRICED GAS GUSSLER that lost it's zest for life.
My experience with my Tribute
rebecca , 04/13/2005
2005 Mazda Tribute i Fwd 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I like my tribute's design and the space in it,I fit 5 adults in it comfortably. I have had a problem with my back washer line coming out, and it has been in the shop 4 times since having it. However it is a good driving vehicle. Feels like your driving a car just heightend up a bit. I would recommend it to a small low budget family.
Awesome Tribute
Angelica Botello, 04/29/2005
2005 Mazda Tribute s AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Tribute is really a really fun and exciting vehicle to drive. The first time I got my tribute my husband I drove it off road to Big Bend National Park in Chisos Muntains and it preformed awesome. The four wheel drive was very useful and did great in the chihuahan desert off roads. i would definately recommed this vehicle to anyone, it's a very good price and at the same time, i love the leather interior, sun roof and surround music system that I upgraded it with, now, you have the option to put in the navigation system also! Wish I would have purchased it with that option when they fist came out in 2000. But I love my little tribut and will probably trade it in soon for a 2006!!!!!!!!!!!
Zoom Zoom
Maria, 04/29/2005
2005 Mazda Tribute s AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my second Tribute. I upgraded to the 2005 from a 2002 when the interior was redesigned. I have no complaints about this fun, peppy, good looking and reliable vehicle.
Happy buyer
Sigor111, 05/13/2005
2005 Mazda Tribute i Fwd 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I must say that this is one of the best smalll SUV in US market I didn't want to waste money on . I bought it with 4 cyl engine sincegas with V6. MPG is currently around 22 which is good for the first 1500 miles. Car drives great and it has enough power for drriving around town. The only thing that I dodn;t like about this car is that the engine is very noisy. I dodn't know if that is normal, but I will check with my dealer to make sure that all bolts on the exhaust are tight. I am not used to that sound of engine. Other than that great car and with 4 000$ in rebates this is currently the best buy in this market segment.