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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!
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Mike, 08/30/2005
2005 Mazda Tribute s Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I really enjoy our new Tribute. Lots of bells and whistles for the price. The rebates make it awesome. You don't see a tremendous amount of Tributes on the road, I don't like to be "part of the crowd". The gas tank could be larger and the gas mileage could be better. When you accelerate you can feel the vehicle tugging at different rates. The dealership I purchased at had two different personalities, before purchase and after purchase, that is the only "real" negative experience. I can live with the rest! Zoom....Zoom....Zoom.....
Somewhat Disappointed
tributedriver4now, 11/23/2007
2005 Mazda Tribute i Fwd 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have 50,000 miles on our Tribute and I must say that I have been disappointed in the gas mileage (nowhere near what was rated). I purchased the 4 cyl to get better milage but often get below 20. The 4 cyl isn't quite enough power for this vehicle. When it is loaded down and the AC is running it can't pull small hills without shifting down. The seat material shows every spot and has to be cleaned very often. But the price was right compared to the Ford Escape twin. Much of the features would have cost more on the Ford version.