1999 Mazda B2500 2.5 4 cylinder from North America

Summary:

Great overall. Troy lee package dresses it up very nice

Faults:

I have had no problems with this truck. just general maintenance. not bad for a baby ranger.

General Comments:

The only thing that I see wrong with it is that the engine is just a little underpowered. But then again it is a 4 cylinder. cannot pull a small load very well. Manual transmission helps a lot.

I have the Troy Lee interior package. That really makes a plain truck look not so plain.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 12th March, 2006

1998 Mazda B2500 SE from North America

Summary:

Reliable and easy to drive

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

Well, first off, I'm 17, and this is my Dads truck, but I drive it to work everyday. It has a 4 cylinder engine, and it could be a little more powerful, but no big deal. It has a 5 speed manual, and it is slightly choppy, but that is my fault because this is the vehicle that I learned to drive stick in.

It is very reliable, and if you want something that is cheap and reliable, id definitely recommend it.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 11th August, 2005

2000 Mazda B2500 DX 2.5 turbo diesel from Australia and New Zealand

Summary:

Excellent family vehicle

Faults:

Premature wear of front disc pads.

General Comments:

Excellent family vehicle for both around town and soft-medium off-roading.

The suspension travel isn't sufficient for the harder trails, but for beach work it is great.

Responsive economical engine, but the fifth gear is too low - over 3200 RPM at 100km is ridiculous for a diesel.

Longer ute tray then Hilux or Navara.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 31st March, 2005

1998 Mazda B2500 2.5 diesel from Australia and New Zealand

Summary:

Good Ute and a lot better than the previous models

Faults:

Replaced glow plugs

Nothing else went wrong with the car.

General Comments:

This is the second Mazda Ute I have owened and both have been excellent vehicles.

This has AC and PS.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 28th May, 2004

13th Oct 2004, 16:55

Brief, but to the point.

1999 Mazda B2500 4-Action Double Cab 2.5 turbo diesel from UK and Ireland

Summary:

A good hard-working companion

Faults:

Nothing. I've had no work done on this truck except for routine maintenance.

General Comments:

The 2.5 litre 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine fitted to the B2500 is very reliable, but could do with more power.

Double cab body style is much more practical than the single cab.

Quite comfortable to drive and reasonably refined. Much more comfortable and refined than a Land Rover Defender.

It is proving resistant to rust too, which is good as I find a lot of working trucks are prone to it.

It's very well built and just feels strong and durable.

Holds the road well, but feels a bit unwieldy in town due to it's size. This is a fairly big vehicle.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 8th May, 2004

19th Dec 2004, 11:05

Good.

30th Jun 2007, 02:53

I have had my twin cab 4 years and the only problem I had was with glow plugs which were done under.warranty.

This is a great Tool.

28th Jul 2008, 15:36

Any news about the BT-50 double cab?

I'm planning to buy the 2008 2,5 lt cdi turbo inter-cooler 4wd unity?

I live in the country-side and work in the city, so I do a 90 km daily drive, with a big percentage of off-road (not nice 4 my old SUV) and during the week-end I need the double cab 4 passengers and eventually space 4 a motor bike or cargo.

I'm trying to find reviews (this page has been excellent 4 this purpose) about this new model & (as far as I know) engine.

20th Feb 2009, 15:14

I have got a 2001 B2500 with 105,000 miles on the clock, and it drives and look like new still, and it went straight through its MOT again this year.

The only thing I will say is it could do with a little bit more top end or an extra gear. Overdrive would do the trick.

I give my truck 9.9 out of ten.

Darran Stneots