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best car ive ever owned
moparman15, 08/15/2011
2002 Mazda Tribute DX-V6 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
43 of 43 people found this review helpful
got it in 2002 brand new, drive it everyday since now 100k miles...NOT ONE PROBLEM! the only thing thats been replaced is the battery. This thing can fly never expected it to be so fast. The steering is a little too tight but over all best car ive ever owned.
Reliable and good looking
apglaser, 01/02/2011
2002 Mazda Tribute LX-V6 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
22 of 22 people found this review helpful
We bought our Tribute LX used with 106,000 miles on it and haven't had any problems at all! We are now at 125,000, and took it on a road trip from CA to UT. This past week was very rainy and my husband went crashing through all the deep puddles and the #3 spark plug got wet, causing a misfire. However, after a day or so it dried up and ran normal again. It has plenty on room in the backseat for 2 carseats, with more than enough cargo space for our double-stroller. I love my "Mazzy" and would recommend it to anyone.
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Loyal Long-Term Friend
H. B. Laidlaw, 03/28/2010
2002 Mazda Tribute LX-V6 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
Purchased new as my wife's commuter and weekend driver. Living in Maine with grandchildren in Vermont, we learned quickly that it is terrific in the snow. Problem areas: front suspension work needed at 45,000 and new front axles due to rusted tone rings (part of ABS system) at 55,000. The torque converter stutters occasionally when downshifting, but otherwise the engine/drive train work seamlessly and after 8 years it still drives like new.
I'll cry when I have to part with thy Tribute!
Manny Cannatella, 05/19/2017
2002 Mazda Tribute LX-V6 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
Bought this SUV new 15 years ago and never regretted it. The V6 engine is super powerful and still runs smoothly. Roomy cabin space -very comfortable. This SUV has been everywhere with great performance. Never had to replace any of the major parts - just the battery now and then. It's is still going strong after reaching the 300,000 mile mark.
Mazda Tribute at its finest
E. ELLISON, 09/09/2015
2002 Mazda Tribute DX-V6 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
30 of 33 people found this review helpful
I had my Mazda Tribute Lx V6 2002 for 14 years. I do my own maintenance on it. I change my motor oil every 5000 miles. I use a high capacity oil and gas filter and I use synthetic or high mileage 5w-20. I change my belts and replace my spark plugs. I replace the manifold gaskets. I like my cars because I bring the 24v V6 200Hp to bear against peole who underestimate its power. Every 6 to 8 years, the alternator goes out. I just replace it and go on with it. The truth is that all cars have issues. Some issues are caused by the owner's igorance of components of the car and mechanics not tightening components.
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