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#303 of 346 Re: 'O8 manual price help [jlupi] by kam327 Jul 26, 2007 (7:25 am)
Replying to: jlupi (Jul 25, 2007 1:14 pm) I didn't notice the yellowish tint to the tribute interior. I'm so used to having monotone interiors (all black or all grey) that I'm psyched to have a multi-color interior now. The dash, steering wheel, and doors are cream colored (I guess maybe for some this is "yellowish"), the seats and dash inserts are a darker mushroom color, and of course the gloss black console and door armrests that I think look great. It all gives it a more upscale feel to me.   What bothers me about the Tribute are the little things that are missing but that the Mariner and probably Escape have, like fuel economy calculator and outside temperature indicator, keypads on the doors, turning indicators on the sides, radio controls on the steering wheel, and no built in satellite radio. I don't really NEED any of these things but it would be nice to have them and there's no reason they couldn't have been included in the Mazda version since they're in the Ford and Mercury versions.   Oh, and what's up with leather only on the top seating surfaces and not on the backs or sides of the seats? We're paying the same for the leather option as we would on other brands but getting it on less than half of the seat.   Other than that, I'm happy with the '08 Tribute so far.
#304 of 346 New to Forum...Just bought '03 Tribute LX 4WD by erinnzooms Jul 26, 2007 (8:01 am)
Hi all!   I am so excited to be part of this forum! I love my new to me Tribute. I got it at Weisleder Ford in Bricktown, NJ. I had a very good experience there, though being a female alone, I did have to stand my ground on financial issues, and fake a walk-out once. But, I think the haggling was part of the fun. Thanks to all who read, and know that reading the posts here from various threads as part of my research, helped me make the decision.   ErinnZooms
#305 of 346 Tribute/Escape seats by bzribee Jul 26, 2007 (10:39 am)
I have kinda of decided on the Escape but looked at a Tribute yesterday. I noticed the 2nd row seats didn't fold completely flat. I know the older Escapes did, but I"m mnot sure about the '08s--Does anyone know?   Also, the Vibe and the Kias all seem to have a front passenger seat that folds completely flat and makes for a nice "table". Does the '08 Escape have that?   Thanks for any help. I hope to buy this weekend, if there's a good, manual loss leader... Replies to this message: ladyblue (Jul 27, 2007 3:59 am) kam327 (Jul 31, 2007 5:01 pm)
#307 of 346 Re: Tribute/Escape seats [bzribee] by ladyblue Jul 27, 2007 (3:59 am)
Replying to: bzribee (Jul 26, 2007 10:39 am) I have an '08 Escape on order, and I recall that the back seats fold two different ways. If you just fold them forward, they don't fold flat. If you remove the headrests and flip the seat cushion over, then fold the seat back down, they are flat. So getting them flat requires a little more planning and effort, and you need to stow those headrests somewhere, but it can be done, I think.   I'm looking forward to taking delivery of my new Escape so I can report back on the total buying experience. So far, I have no complaints.   Ladyblue
#308 of 346 Re: Tribute/Escape seats [bzribee] by kam327 Jul 31, 2007 (5:01 pm)
Replying to: bzribee (Jul 26, 2007 10:39 am) My '08 Tribute rear seats fold completely flat, exactly like my old '05 Tribute seats did. You have to remove the headrests and fold forward the flat part of the seat first before folding down the seat back.
#309 of 346 It's here! by ladyblue Aug 02, 2007 (6:21 pm)
I picked up my new Vista Blue '08 Escape last night. I haven't had time yet to go over all the buttons and knobs, but I'll get to it. Drives nice and is very comfortable.   So far I've only found one thing wrong. The inside trim around the sunroof wasn't installed properly and the edge of the headliner wasn't tucked under. It wasn't hard to slip my fingernail under the trim and pop the headliner edge in place, but it's a dumb mistake for quality control to miss.   Also, I find it odd that the owner's manual packet doesn't fit into the glove compartment. Where the heck am I supposed to keep it?   The incentives went down between the time I ordered and the time I took delivery, so my monthly payment is a few dollars more than promised, but not much.   Overall, not a bad experience. I have to go back next week to get a remote starter installed, since they didn't have time to do it last night. Meanwhile, I have to keep reading my owner's manual to find out how everything works.   Ladyblue Replies to this message: tpi52 (Aug 03, 2007 6:57 am) ladyblue (Aug 03, 2007 1:03 pm)
#310 of 346 Re: It's here! [ladyblue] by tpi52 Aug 03, 2007 (6:57 am)
Replying to: ladyblue (Aug 02, 2007 6:21 pm) first of all, congrats. on your purchase - looks like there is going to be an Escape in my daughter's future so ...would you like to share with us the deal you finally struck on yours? what is your trim line? and regarding the owner's manual....either a very Big mnual, or a very Tiny glovbox - I agree, it seems odd - thanks for any info that you can share. Replies to this message: ladyblue (Aug 03, 2007 1:03 pm)
#311 of 346 Re: It's here! [tpi52] by ladyblue Aug 03, 2007 (1:03 pm)
Replying to: tpi52 (Aug 03, 2007 6:57 am) Thank you. So far (two days) it's fun to drive and I'm liking it. The only thing I miss is the turbo I had on my PT Cruiser. Even the V6 3.0 engine of the Escape doesn't compare to the kick of that Cruiser turbo.   The manual packet isn't all that big, so it must be an especially small glove box.   I got the XLT AWD, with most of the bells and whistles: Satellite radio Navigation system Sunroof 17" chrome wheels Leather package Tow package   Probably other stuff I can't think of right now. I ordered mine and got it for $200 over invoice. Since I didn't have much to put down and money is tight right now (kid in college), I opted to lease for 3 years at 10,500 miles per year, even though I know I'll go way over the mileage. I plan to buy it at lease end. This kept my monthly payments low for these next few college-payment years.   They did try to sell me the extended warranty, but I'll hold off and reassess that question when it gets closer to lease-end. I know it costs more if you wait, but again, trying to keep to a budget right now.   Ladyblue
#312 of 346 Lowest price paid for 2008 mazda tribute i, touring edition, auto, 2wd by mazda6dude Aug 16, 2007 (7:00 pm)
Does anyone know where in the sacramento region (willing to travel 50 mile radius) can I get a 2008 Mazda Tribute i, touring edition, automatic, 2 wheel for a low price? Also, I want to know whats the lowest price anyone has bought this model for? Thanks. Need to buy this weekend. Replies to this message: miamispringer (Oct 12, 2007 9:31 am) jfritsch (Oct 12, 2007 8:32 pm) kyfdx (Oct 13, 2007 5:21 am)

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