1995 Mazda Protege DX from North America - Comments

In six years, this car has NEVER left me stranded.

I average 36 mpg, replaced one clutch at 185,000 miles (it still worked well, but I changed it while I put new axles because they began clicking).

There is ONE defect. Plugs wires seem to burn up a lot. I've had to replace them 4 or 5 times now. Mazda dealerships says it's a common problem.

Oh, I replaced the battery once, too.

I have never been happier with a car. I've NEVER changed an alternator, starter, water pump, air compressor, any normal items in a car with this high a mileage.

I'm on my fifth set of tires (they last about 45-55K).

Brake pads last about 40-45K.

Oh, big plus: THE CAR BURNS NO OIL (I get regular oil changes/tires rotated every 5000 miles). I changed to synthetic oil at 200,000 miles (want to see how long this motor will really last!)

I just wanted you guys to know you REALLY helped me out with making the decision on deciding on the mazda 95 protege I was looking at... and plus that write up is definitely going to help convince my grandpa... you know...in the whole help of financial support. thankz so much!!! -rhianon.

I am the person who left the original review. I want to thank the person who made the one comment on the review, I'm glad I could help. By the way, the car has 292,000 on the odometer now. Still going strong! ;-)