1999 Mazda Protege ES review from North America
"A great value in a small sedan"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Only one problem, an O2 sensor at 4000 miles that was replaced under warranty.
General comments?
Always been reliable.
Handles pretty good except on downhill’s curves.
Has aged well over 6 years and 70,000 miles.
Very noisy at highway speeds.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 gasaline Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 70000 miles |
| Previous car | Hyundai Excel |
| Date of Entry | 1st March, 2006 |