1994 Mazda Protege DX review from North America
"Reliability with a bold and capital R"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Horn stuck at 95,000.
Radiator sprung leak at 98,000 miles. I'm not sure why they built the radiator with a plastic top (that is where the leak occurred).
A/C went out at 80,000.
General comments?
This has been a great car. I'm going on my 10th year of ownership and aside from a few minor (expected) repairs, it has been well worth the money. It still looks and runs great. This car has literally been around the world. I am in the military and have driven it through snow storms in the north east and across beaches in Hawaii. The manual transmission is the way to go, it adds a little extra pep to your driving and tremendously improves your control in the snow (and sand). Perhaps my only complaint is that the trunk door will drop closed if parked on an incline or on a windy day. I got hit in the head a few times.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 60 miles |
| Most recent distance | 99145 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda B2200 |
| Date of Entry | 4th October, 2003 |