1997 Mazda Protege review from North America
"Excellent car; reliable, roomy and economical"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
-front suspension component
-replaced front & rear brakes
-after-market engine immobilizer failed
-air conditioning had failed before I bought the car
-suspension had been changed before I bought the car.
General comments?
-Excellent car
-Very good fuel economy (6-6.3L/100km on highway/freeway) ; 7.5 around town
-Very good handling
-sufficient room to carry 4 six-foot adults.
-Adequate legroom for 6ft5 driver
-Quite comfortable seats, but are now beginning to wear out.
-Adequate performance from 1.5L with a manual transmission, especially at higher rpms. More low-end torque would be nice, but can't really complain given the fuel economy. High-speed (12-140km/h) passing is not an problem.
-Noisy at highway speeds
Recommended Reviews:
  | Great car for the price |
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5L Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 217000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 247000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 4th September, 2006 |