1998 Mazda Protege ES review from North America
"Excellent city and commuter car that does it all"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Floor carpets have become worn.
General comments?
So-so performance, so-so gas mileage (compared to my expectations), but a very reliable and comfortable car that is EXCELLENT for city driving:
Extremely compact yet spacious 4-door with a tight turning radius. Only downside for city driving is that its off the line acceleration is sub-par.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 43000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 45000 miles |
| Previous car | Saturn SC |
| Date of Entry | 9th July, 2006 |