2003 Mazda Protege ES review from North America
"Reliable and fun"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front disk brakes lasted to about 33,000 miles as expected.
General comments?
The car handles extremely well with stock tires that were absolutely excellent. Overall the car is a little underpowered, but most of the time it isn't an issue. It still has enough pep to pass and get up and going very well on the highway.
Car is really fun to drive, handles corners like you wouldn't believe.
The interior is surprisingly roomy, at 6'4" I have absolutely no space issues.
It's a wonderful car, and it gives me a wonderful feeling knowing I don't have to worry about something breaking every few weeks.
Highly recommended.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 DOHC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 37 miles |
| Most recent distance | 35000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercury Sable |
| Date of Entry | 30th July, 2004 |