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4.38 out of 5 stars

In sum: great value.

zoom-zoom baby, 05/20/2006
2005 Mazda Tribute s AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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The good: Fun to drive. Good driving visibility. Roomy. Rugged. Good looking SUV. Easy to maneuver in the city. Comfortable when taking road trips. Sufficient power for most needs. The bad: MPG. Another couple of miles per gallon would make me feel better. With the second row seat folded down the center console will not open fully. Duh. Cupholders don't accommodate various sizes and heights. Tall drinks next to the center console latch won't fit and is in the way of your arm resting on the console lid. Further, two cups are tough to hold at the same time. I find 20 oz cups/12 oz cans work best. Drop something between the seats, good luck getting it out! Need more places to store stuff.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

tribute to mazda

michael, 01/03/2005
2005 Mazda Tribute i AWD 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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i test drove all the vehicles in it's class. and i came down to mazda and honda. 2 great vehicles, but there wasn't any other vehicle in which i was instantly comfortable and at home. Mazda has always made a top notch vehicle. I had a b2200 for 9 yrs and the truck didn't cost me a dime. So i naturally wanted another mazda.Out of all vehicles in it's class, the Mazda tribute has the room and the stability that i was looking for, honda makes great cars also, but for the money i was getting alot more in the Mazda that were standard features like abs brakes and 16" wheels.the 4cyl could be alittle more responsive but is nice, this is the all around the best suv for the money. great vehicle.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Excellent SUV

dodgedude, 01/03/2005
2005 Mazda Tribute i Fwd 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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This is an awesome SUV! Lots of interior room, cargo area folds flat (with the rear headrests removed), handles very nicely, tons of value for the money. I only have 1000 miles on it so far, but it's incredibly fun to drive, handles like a car too, especially on turns. Others have complained about wind noise - bah! I've had this up to 85 mph, very quiet inside, quieter than most of the cars I've had.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Supreme

Kimberly Estrada, 03/25/2004
2005 Mazda Tribute i Fwd 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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This is the best suv around Mazda is the most reliable car. I have owned a Ford Explorer and it was terrible. I will never buy anything again if it's not Mazda. This Tribute has great space in front and back. It is fun to drive has great suspension, etc. I could go on all day. If you need more info. you just need to test drive one and that will explain it all. Besides all the great features the price is right! I've had 8 people buy a Tribute because they loved mine so much, even my neighbors have them, co-workers, etc. Just do yourselves the biggest favor and own yours now!

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5 out of 5 stars

Mazda Tribute

Lena Papaleo, 01/05/2005
2005 Mazda Tribute s AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I love my Tribute and everything about it.The style is so nice. We had a 2002 before we got a 2005. We plan to stay with the Tribute.

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