Mazda Tribute Owners & Discussions Thread [Merged]

[frankclean]

Thanks IMm,, I think its the last unit of this model. (NOS) nga

Just notice when i use the wiper, wala sya intermitent, pluz kapag na off mo yong wiper switch the blade stops kaagad, di sya bumabalik sa baba ng windshield. I guess pa check ko ito sa 1st PMS ko. but aside from this Happy naman me with the ride kaya lang medyo nagtitimpi pang ihataw eh, break-in period pa.

Thanks again.

[IMm29]

huh? it just stops in the middle of the windshield? may defect yan. it's still supposed to sweep back down when you turn it off midstream.

[frankclean]

Yea it stops as soon as i turn-off the wiper switch, I guess sira nga ito or needs some adjustments. Thanks IMm29

[mojojojo]

mazdamazda,

mojojojo,
pwede namang ipa-detail ang outside basta sariwa pa yung interiors. as regards the 2.3L vs 3.0L comparo, i think the power surplus is a novelty that'll wear off in time, especially in the face of fuel consumption ;)

oldblue,
i dunno about you guys, but i prefer the pre-facelifted Tribby. There's something about this new one that I don't like.

IMm29,

Thanks for the advise on detailing above. I'll do that one of these days.

For the 3.0L model, let's just hope I dont bump into somebody i know who owns and let's me drive his/her tribute or escape v6; i might long for one of those big displacement rides again hahaha :insomnia: Seriously, I'm satisfied with my ride naman

For the styling, I also prefer the 2006 over 2007 model. But the 2008 or the one that is released in the US, now I find that style the best among the three (parang mini-explorer)!

[docchris]

do the rear windows of the tribute not open fully? like hangga 2/3 down lang?

[AlphA_Q]

yap. the rear windows do not open fully. according to mazda and ford, the reason is for rear passenger safety, so your kids or passengers wont stick their heads out. sounds reasonable to me since i have a kulit kid

[docchris]

thanks alpha q! i got a look at the unit last friday pero di ko pa inuwi kasi wala pa garahe...hehe...tpos mukhang naulanan pa nga just like in the other threads...though i rurub and all pa naman daw un...the sales person over at mazda gh told me the saftey thing rin pero just wanted to make sure...hehe...mamaya un lang skin ung gnun...hehe...thanks ulit...

[AlphA_Q]

no problem bro.....enjoy ka sa new tribute mo...keep us posted!

[OTEP]

do the rear windows of the tribute not open fully? like hangga 2/3 down lang?

The glass will not fit inside the door. That is why it won't fully open. Modern vehicles have larger glass areas and the rear wheel arch intrudes into the door opening.

On some vehicles, they are able to fully lower the window but at the expense of having to use a large fixed quarter window.

[docchris]

oh...onga no...hehe...it wont fit nga based on the pic....

[docchris]

who has the 2007, 2.3 L version? how much mileage do you guys get per liter of gasoline? gas guzzler ba?

[mojojojo]

Anybody able to buy a matting for the cargo/trunk of the Tribute? I saw some pics on ebay but it has to be shipped here pa.

Better if can source locally at a reasonable price. If not, how do you protect the carpet from spills and dirt? Need some ideas.

[docchris]

wala ba sa banawe or sa casa? they probably have it there?...am enjoying the tribute...fuel economy isnt as bad as others say. hehe...though i still havent computed for its consumption.

[mojojojo]

wala ba sa banawe or sa casa? they probably have it there?...am enjoying the tribute...fuel economy isnt as bad as others say. hehe...though i still havent computed for its consumption.

docchris,

enjoy your tribute. it's quite a comfortable car to ride & drive. And with the new throttle system , your version should be more responsive (daw) than our 2006 model, which to me is already not bad

as for the fuel consumption, my average is ~7km/li considering its a 2.3L, not as bad as others say (1.6L sedans consume somewhere in this range already). just make sure you dont modify much on your wheels and you dont use a driver to drive you around (he sleeps with the aircon turned on while waiting for you ), this consumption will stay valid. also, the fuel consumption will improve and stabilize when you pass the 5000kms mark.

i dont go to banawe like i used to before. casa pricing is a no-no; you know you can get a better deal than what they offer. i just rely on recommendations & friends in the industry. no more time to window shop hehe

comfort & performance is what i look for in this car segment so i dont really mind if the looks dont seem flashy enough to others, electronic features seem inadequate, fuel consumpion sucks as compared to the Vios and resale value is as bad as a ford expedition; as long as it serves you well and you enjoy the ride

[docchris]

mojojojo,
thanks form those encouraging words..hehe...new car smell is reall good...hahaha....i really am enjoying it na..hehe...although its a gift for my mom, i still get to drive it when shes lazy or tired. hehehe. when you say not to modify too much, are 18's acceptable?

by the way, youre not mojojojo from magic 899 naman di ba? hehe...

[mojojojo]

mojojojo,
thanks form those encouraging words..hehe...new car smell is reall good...hahaha....i really am enjoying it na..hehe...although its a gift for my mom, i still get to drive it when shes lazy or tired. hehehe. when you say not to modify too much, are 18's acceptable?

by the way, youre not mojojojo from magic 899 naman di ba? hehe...

Duuuhh....nope. Me am not radio personality guy. I just idolize the monkey for standing up to the heroes

For the tires/rims, I read from an Escape forum as well as a tribute in this forum (kay 3ple4 yata) that their vehicles consume a lot of gas. Both of them changed their tires to larger ones so. Larger diameter tires require the engine/transmission to exert more effort (physics principle on torque yata) to move it. So if you do decide to change your tires to a larger one as well, let us know your fuel consumption after that and if you experience a thirstier tribute, then my theory is verified

[docchris]

oh ok...hehe...i think i wont go to that route anymore...ill just stick with it as is....hehe

[IMm29]

For the tires/rims, I read from an Escape forum as well as a tribute in this forum (kay 3ple4 yata) that their vehicles consume a lot of gas. Both of them changed their tires to larger ones so. Larger diameter tires require the engine/transmission to exert more effort (physics principle on torque yata) to move it. So if you do decide to change your tires to a larger one as well, let us know your fuel consumption after that and if you experience a thirstier tribute, then my theory is verified

Yep, once you Go Big Time with those rims, expect more fuel consumption. It's in part due to the additional weight, and the difference in overall diameter, assuming you don't plus-size correctly. The problem with plus-sizing correctly, your wheel and tire combo sometimes looks smaller, which is why when I upgrade, I end up with a bigger wheel and tire combo. Oh well.

oh ok...hehe...i think i wont go to that route anymore...ill just stick with it as is....hehe

Talaga? Wag. Stock is evil! Upgrade!!!

[frankclean]

my 3.0 tribies is running at ave. of 7km/l , the highest I got was 8.91 km/lt baguio/laoag/candon with max speed of 100km/h or 1.5k to 2K rpm only. Ang maganda with the v6. kahit 1.5K rpm mo nasa 80kph na takbo mo eh. so di birit ang engine nya kaya ok ang fuel consumption nya. But when you do quick accelaration at parating mataas ang rpm mo, mga 6km/l lang siguro aabutin mo But I must say this car has a nice ride at comportable.

[docchris]

Talaga? Wag. Stock is evil! Upgrade!!!

hehe...i got the impression kasi that upgrading isnt practical..hehe...and i dont know how to choose the right combination anyways...by the way mga how much for a set of good wheels and tires kaya?

medyo mataas tlaga fuel consumption no frank clean? i wonder if the crv does any better...