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I HOPE THE DEALER/TECHNICIAN DID NOT LIE TO ME... they said he re-upgraded my PCM computer module... so far it fixes the problem.... NO LEMON this time...
ANY SUGGESTION FOR THE BEST TIRE... with AA grade... with less traction noise ?
First, uneven tire wear can be caused by a number of problems, including improperly balanced or rotated tires, or improperly and unevenly inflated tires, so there's no way to prove that the tires themselves were faulty - that's likely why they're not getting involved.
We have a couple of discussions dedicated to questions and advice about tires, so I'm going to suggest you visit one of them by clicking on my links:
Ask Connor at The Tire Rack
Tires, tires, tires
Good luck!
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My concern is about all the problems people here seem to have had with this vehicle. We want something safe and reliable for him. Not something that will stall and die on the highway, which I read about. We ran a check on the VIN and it appears to have had all the recalls that were required taken care of. Does that mean it shouldn't have some of the problems people have mentioned??
Are also considering a "safe" sedan for him.
I seems that the manual trasmission would fit with the "Zoom-Zoom" image that Mazda has been promoting lately. I prefer to row my own gears in smaller displacement engines ... and since Ford offers it on the Escape I don't see why Mazda couldn't do the same with the Tribute.
Just curious.
I saw 1 message on the board with positive feedback for long term ownership. Anyone else have any feedback on this top?
I am also looking at honda crv, but i'm thinking that mazda will deal more on the price so i'm hoping i can get the v6 for less than the top of line crv.
thanks.
There is a hissing sound when the engine is running. It has gotten worse in the last week. When the brakes are depressed, it seems to kind-of go away. Obviously a vacuum leak, right? Is there a replaceable bushing or gasket on the interior side of the firewall.
I had the brakes done a few weeks ago. But I don't think they touched the booster.
Anyone heard of this issue?
Thanks to all who respond,
Brennan
Thanks.
It used to be under the cargo bay carpet inside the vehicle.
Can anyone give a good testament as to their 4x4, and how well it is in the "tough stuff"????
Thanx
Otherwise, I've had no problems with the car. Did have to replace brakes and tires in the 35K mile range. Overall gas mileage with the V6 has been 19 - mix of highway and city driving.
By the way, the price I quoted in my first post included the $2000. Mazda rebate as well as the supplier discount.
Thanks for the response.
i am glad to see you want the side curtain airbags. good choice.
rah
Did you purchase the v6, and if so what kind of gas mileage are you getting? Could you give a ball park figure on what you paid for your Trib with whatever options you had added?
I think that I have decided to add option 1 with side curtain air bags to mine which will take me to about $23,000 taking advantage of the $2000 cash back.
if anyone has an answer to my previous question about the trip odometer, please let me know. it's driving me batty!
Ours was a 2005 Mazda Tribute S FWD with the following: package 2, side air curtains, side step tubes, cargo net. Price: $21,600 before TTL which includes the $2000 rebate.
Again, thanks to all that have taken the time to respond to my questions. The information that you have supplied will greatly assist us in our effort to get the most bang for our buck in our negotiations with the dealer.
I want to get rear mud flaps; but the dealer told me that there are none available for the 2005's in the Beige colour.
Does anyone know if this is true. I live in the GTA Toronto area.
Any comments welcome.
Yes, it is true that both the pads and rotors on
Escapes/Tribs need to be changed. The factory ones are not the greatest. However, you can get aftermarket pads and rotors installed for much lower than at a dealership. The dealership will put on the cheap factory stuff so you will have to do this again in 35K miles..
Shop around.. Hope its not too late...
I'm just trying to understand how one would explain carsdirect.com "Special Pricing Hurry-Offer expires" $1,500 offer below INVOICE ?
Side note: when I bought my Mazda Millenia S in July 2000, Edmunds was NOT showing $4,000 rebate in effect at that time.
What do you think, lancef?
I have made an appointment at my dealer here in NJ but I have to wait 3 weeks in order to get a loner car. (Which I think is ridiculous and they conveniently forgot to mention when I was purchasing the vehicle).
Tried grass, wet pavement, gravel, looking forward to snow.