Mazda Tribute 2.0 GXi 4WD 5d (2003/52) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Low mpg, high tyre wear and Clutch needs replacing due to substandard Mazda parts at every 28 -32k
Costs
Sevicing is every 9000 miles and Mazda dealers are expensive. Clutch newdds replacing due to substandard Mazda parts at every 28 -32k
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On the road
Driving
Misfired from new
Performance
Misfired from new
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Living with it
Reliability
Misfired from new and Clutch needed replacing due to substandard Mazda parts twice in 62,000
Image
Looks best in Black with black window tints
Comfort
Seats uncomfortable after a 100 miles or so
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Security and Service
Security
Potentially easy to break in to through tail gate window
Service
Despite Mazda's excellent reputation I found that their dealer service and HQ support is dreadful. Car misfired from new, went through two clutches in 61,500 miles, the second time just out of warranty and costing £ 611.02!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Misfired from new.
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No