1999 Mazda Protege DX review from North America
"A great car with great reliability"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Mass Air Flow sensor at 39,000 miles.
General comments?
This car is a great car.
I did drive the car 1000 miles a week while going to college, and it help up great.
The 1.6L motor lacks power when going up hills.
It handles well on curvy roads.
The factory cd player sound system is great.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 17000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 80596 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 23rd October, 2002 |