2009 Mazda Tribute

Hi there,
Up for sale today is my beloved 2009 Mazda Tribute.
I am the second owner of this Tribute.
I purchased it in 2012 from a reputable Mazda dealership in Winnipeg, Manitoba -- Gerry Gordon's Mazda.
At that time, the vehicle was a local trade-in.
At the beginning of this month, I moved to British Columbia and have found myself taking the SkyTrain more often than I am using my vehicle.
Add that to the fact that now live ten minutes from work and bought a sports car for the winding mountain roads on weekends, and, well… it's time for this Tribute to find a new home.
Over the past three years, my Tribute has served me incredibly well. The 2.5L four is fun and economical, averaging 22-25mpg in the city.
I always get comments from folks being surprised that it is a manual transmission; it is worth mentioning that I searched for an Escape or a Tribute with a manual transmission for nearly a year before settling on this one.
They're hard to find. It was worth the wait.
Lots of new parts over the past year or so, mostly preventative maintenance updated ECU, front brake pads, alternator, battery, fuel pump…
The Tribute has lots of excellent features:
- power windows
- power locks
- side airbags
- front airbags
- 6-CD changer
- 2.5L, 4-cyl
- 5-speed manual transmission
- alloy wheels
…and much more!
Vehicle currently has 155,750km (approx. 95,000+ miles).
There are a few things I'd like to point out for accuracy:
The vehicle has taken one small hit in the rear -- a claim for about $1200CDN, shortly before I purchased it. It was repaired well.
The rear plastic hinge covers are cracked and the hinges leak, as is common on Escapes and Tributes.
The rear hatch has had a paint touch-up about nine inches long, four inches wide on the left side. The colour is visibly darker than the original.
One of the front tire pressure sensors has a dead battery, so the tire pressure light is on.
The passenger rear quarter has been repainted, but the original panel remains and the colour matches well.
The front-end has been done over the past year, with the exception of the inner tie-rod ends. I would recommend doing these immediately as they are making noise.
And most importantly…
There is currently a lien on the vehicle, as it was financed upon purchase.
Please allow for pickup in person. I will, of course, have the lien released upon delivery, providing full payment has cleared.
You are encouraged to use a certified cheque or eTransfer to pay for the vehicle when we meet in person, rather than wait for the PayPal-to-bank transfer, which takes several days to clear.
I will require a $500 deposit upon auction's end.
Please note that the vehicle will come with a fresh oil change, wash and vacuum, and full tank of petrol upon delivery… just as it would from a dealer.
I live less than a half hour from the United States "Douglas" border, and the Canadian dollar is awful
However, I know nothing of the import process and I am not responsible for any import or duty fees should you wish to bring this vehicle to the United States.
I am not a dealer!
I do, however, have 100% feedback on eBay for a reason.
I like to be transparent; I try my best to take accurate photos and describe items appropriately.
Please, if you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me.
I will be happy to leave my phone number in a private message and we can speak directly.
I also am available via Skype and/or FaceTime if you'd like to deal face-to-face.
Happy bidding!

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