2004 Mazda Tribute

Pros: Fuel economy (26mpg average), reliability, interior volume, exterior style, very good handling/braking.

Cons: Lack of ABS or cruise control.

Review: My wife and I bought our Tribute DX about a year and a half old with 30k miles on it. We needed the space (three dogs) but wanted the economy of a four-cylinder with a standard transmission. The standard equipment is very agreeable, power windows and ...

Pros: Style, design, options, suspension tunings, reliability.

Cons: A little road noise is noticeable but it's a lot cheaper than the BMW so...

Review: I purchased this vehicle because my wife's brother-in-law is the GM for a local Mazda dealership. I was looking for something to haul the family around it, but also something I could use to move items, trailer my motorcycles, put my smaller motorcycle ...

Pros: When it runs, its peppy, fun to drive and easy to handle

Cons: Stalls out and can't be repaired!

Review: I purchased a new Tribute in 2004 and loved it. Now, at 65,000 km. it dies when I try to move from Park to Drive. I've taken it to two different Mazda dealers, but neither one can find out the cause of the problem. Nor will they do anything about it. ...