Noisy transmission from day 1.
It is the typical buyer beware advice.
Unfortunately I bought and paid cash for the vehicle before test driving it, the differntial howl was noticeable in the first 300 feet of driving it.
Mazda refuses to address this issue and says to live with it.
Why would anyone buy a vehicle without a test drive? I can't say that I feel sorry for this, apparently not very smart, Mazda owner.
I bought a 2003 and really like it. Mine doesn't make a lot of noise at all. Traded in a Lexus ES-300, and it's not a Lexus by any means. But I did a lot of research on the Net before selecting the Mazda Tribute, test drove it so I knew what I was purchasing, and am happy with my decision.
No sympathy what kind of person buys a car without
test driving it first
even if your local dealer doesn't have the model you want
look around there will be a dealer nearby that will
or could get one for you
NEVER NEVER BUY A CAR BEFORE YOU TEST DRIVE IT
That's JUST STUPID.
Can you imagine someone buy a house before they saw it!!!
My 2001 Mazda Tribute LX model is a very sturdy driving, quiet running, quick paced SUV. It handles very well in driving around corners and is very sturdy in rain and snow. I highly recommend the Tribute LX. Also, the Mazda staff are a very nice group of people to work with.
I hope the survey person meant to say they bought this individual car without driving it. Not they did not drive a Tribute previously.
Driving a Demo Car sometimes does not prevent you from taking home a lemon.
Most times the car arrives fresh from the factory as ordered by you and is registered and insured in your name. I am sure what to do if the car failed the pickup drive test. You have already committed the money.
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