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2001 Mazda Tribute
Invoice: $16,087 - $21,889
Miles Per Gallon
City: 18 MPG - 23 MPG
Highway: 24 MPG - 28 MPG
Body Style: N/A
Engines: 2.0L I-4 130 HP, 3.0L V-6 200 HP
Mazda's commercials show its new Tribute zooming around with a pack of Miatas. This new sportutility, we are led to infer, is just as prepared to zoom around a twisting road racing circuit as it is to veer off into the woods on a primitive twotrack. Fortunately, it's an accurate characterization. Sporty handling, luxurious refinement and brisk V6 performance make the new Mazda Tribute the best small sportutility vehicle sold today (assuming most of your driving is done on pavement). Mazda and Ford worked jointly on developing the Mazda Tribute and Ford Escape and together they outclass the other small utilities. The Mazda Tribute ES, the top model, comes loaded with leather seating, a sixdisc indash CD player and other luxury features. It has been considered by some to be a poor man's Lexus RX 300, which costs another $12,500. Nearly 6 inches longer than a Jeep Cherokee, the Mazda Tribute comfortably seats four people. Indeed, the Mazda Tribute delivers an excellent value for people who want the image and versatility of a sportutility coupled with refinement and better onroad handling than truckbased utilities.
Purchasing an older vehicle, such as the 2001 Mazda Tribute, makes good financial sense. You're able to avoid the steep depreciation rates that occur with brand new vehicles. This essentially gives you the advantage of getting a 2001 Mazda Tribute for less money than when it was new. If the 2001 Mazda Tribute was properly maintained, you also have a good chance of steering clear of problems that would have developed when the car was new.
The amount you pay for an older car depends on various factors. One important element is where you buy the vehicle. You're likely to get a better deal if you buy it from a private party, as opposed to a dealer. On the other hand, a reputable dealer will normally have some kind of limited warranty, so you can drive away knowing that if the car breaks down right away, you'll be covered. Another factor that may affect price on a 2001 Mazda Tribute is whether it's "certified" by the manufacturer. A certified vehicle will cost more because warranty service is provided that normally doesn't come with a used car.
Another dynamic that will play into the purchase price is the resale value. A used vehicle with a high resale value will obviously cost you more. It is expected that the 2001 Mazda Tribute will have a very good resale value. This assumes that the 2001 Mazda Tribute is in good condition and has a reasonable number of miles.
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