1990 Mazda Protege LX review from North America
"Surprising?"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
CV joints.
Transmission (180,000).
One fuel injector (198,000).
General comments?
This car is an excellent first car, the car has good fuel economy and is generally reliable. Most problems associated are due to not keeping up with simple upkeep (transmission, fuel injectors).
Although this car was made in the early 90s, it is still able to keep up with its contemporary economy cars today thanks to its responsive (peppy) 1.8L engine. It has no problems pulling into traffic and overtaking, and also I have observed the car has a top speed (automatic transmission is lower) of at least 115.
This car has taken me and my friends and family to Florida many many times, and is still being driven today. I have other cars (MR2), but I still enjoy driving this one, even though I'm a big guy (lineman) and I keep other big people inside.
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| It is not a sports car but it will definitely surprise you, it handles good and the engine has balls |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1990 |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 170000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 200000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Altima |
| Date of Entry | 20th September, 2008 |