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Blown engine
pjl7, 09/08/2013
2005 Mazda Tribute i Fwd 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
22 of 40 people found this review helpful
We read all the reviews about this vehicle before we bought two years ago. This is not the car to buy if you are looking for a reliable older vehicle. Yesterday, the engine blew and left our son stranded on the interstate. We now have a decision to put another $2,000 to $3,000 to fix or just scrap and payoff the remainder of the five year loan. Less than 100,000 miles, no warnings! Do not buy this vehicle.
2005 Tribute Fwd
David, 01/13/2005
2005 Mazda Tribute s Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've had the Tribute for 2 months now and I couldn't be happier. I priced out the Escape and the Mariner but ended up with the Tribute for the styling, standard 16" wheels, warranty (4 years/50000 miles), and the aggressive pricing from the dealership. Even if you live in a cold climate, the FWD is more than adequate for getting through snow and the antilock brakes are very effective. I test drove the new 4 cylinder and it was fine but the 6 cylinder is much smoother and the gas mileage is still respectable. Give the Tribute a look and tell the dealer that you're seriously considering an Escape. The price will come down considerably. Hope this helps!
Should get better gas mileage for a 4 cylinder
dennis, 10/21/2005
2005 Mazda Tribute i AWD 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Traded my Camry for this and wish I had kept it mainly for gas mileage. Thought a 4 cylinder would do good but I get only 23 on trips even with just myself in the car. I added a power roof which I like. Passenger door does not accept key so the only way in is the driver's door if you don't have remote. This is sometimes a pain as I try to keep my keychain from being too bulky esp. if carrying remotes for other cars too. There was a recall for the back hatch door lock which was minor. I have about 17000 miles and no real problems so far other than it is sluggish on the highway, esp. hills and has to downshift to climb. It does that a lot on trips. It does ride smooth and is sporty. It is just OK.
For the price you can't beat it.
judyrom1, 11/16/2004
2005 Mazda Tribute s AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I love my truck, leather seats, power everything, nice sound sytem, I love the way it looks. Roomy interior and easy to see out of all the windows/no blind spots like some other in this class.
Excellent
Suzie, 02/18/2004
2005 Mazda Tribute s Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
This is a great family car and is also great for a single person. This SUV drives excellent. The SUV handles as well as a car with the feel of a truck. I would recommend this to a single family with a couple of kids or someone single that wants a sporty look.