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Bad Transmission at 40,000
kkout, 04/17/2010
2008 Mazda Tribute i Sport 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my 2nd tribute. 1st had lots of problems dealership gave me a good deal to get a new one. Had no major problems till the transmission went out at 40,000. I just could not believe it. Yes it was covered under the warranty but I still feel that is not the point. I have never had problems with any past car till I bought a MAZDA. Never never again. I will be taking a loss on the vehicle but I will be getting rid of it now. Plus it has a faulty overhead light. Plus the skid protection is horrible. You skid plenty all over the place. And with more then an inch of snow your screwed cause without 4x4 it will not move at all.
My 2008 Tribute Mazda
Hosam Dajani, 11/06/2007
2008 Mazda Tribute s Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
All options were basic and standard. I am missing many nice features when I compared my Mazda to the Ford Escape. The car can out perform a Honda on the highway. The car felt solid on the ground when making sharp turns. The engine felt smoother with synthetic Mobile One 0W-20. The transmission is slow and heavy. The power of the engine is felt best on the highway. Solid when driven on sand or rocks. It needs many changes in my opinion.
2008 Mazda Tribute for sale near you
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LOVE IT!!!!
zoom zoom!, 01/28/2008
2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I just got this SUV a few days ago. What I can tell you is that I absolutely love it. I had a Honda Element and the Tribute blows it away. The Honda 4 cyl. isn't enough for the weight of the Element. I also had a CRV and the Tribute blows the doors off it. It has exceptional power to it without hesitation. No problem getting on the highways or passing. I have no intention of towing with it. The inside is way above the inside of the Honda's. The Tribute has a more elegant look to it and tons of leg room and cargo space. The long list of standard equipment provided is what also makes the Tribute and excellent choice for the money! ZOOM ZOOM!
Tribute 5-speed 4-cyl Initial report
5speed, 07/19/2008
2008 Mazda Tribute i Sport 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Purchased the Tribute i sport with 5-speed manual transmission,fwd, and 4-cyl engine because I wanted a vehicle with cargo capacity and respectable fuel economy. The dealer where I made the purchase had to locate the vehicle with this combination, because they had never had a Tribute on their lot with a manual transmission. There is not a photo available of the manual shift lever and console combination available in the Mazda brochure. But Mazda did a good job with the 5-speed package, the shift lever is well finished and attractive with a good relationship to the steering wheel. The clutch pressure is very light and makes shifting gears easy. Now have 1709 miles and my average MPG is 30.97
Great Car!
Shannon, 10/02/2008
2008 Mazda Tribute i Sport 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've had my Tribute for 14 months and I still love it the same as I did a year ago. It's very reliable, good gas mileage and was a good choice for me and my family. I have a 6yr and a 1year old, even on long trips, it's a little small.. but good on gas (which is most important to us) I would buy from this Mazda again because my buying AND service experience has been great!!! I would recommend this car to anyone that wants a economical small SUV!