2003 Mazda Protege ES review from North America
"Minimal performance, mom car"
General comments?
This car has good handling, however it would be better with better tires.
The acceleration of the 5-speed manual is only average, if not slow.
The cabin is very comfortable.
The stereo and gauges look almost futuristic. Very cool.
Car gets 20-25 miles per gallon in the city.
This is the first import car I've gotten, and am not very impressed with it.
My Ford F-150 base model had better acceleration (yes, the truck's acceleration was better than the sport compact's).
Car is very ugly from the back.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L 4 Cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 12 miles |
| Most recent distance | 1800 miles |
| Previous car | Ford F150 |
| Date of Entry | 16th June, 2003 |