1997 Mazda Protege ES Sedan review from North America
"Never ever a Mazda again"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
All four rotors and pads have been replaced at 150k - $600.
EGR Valve @ 125K - $450.
Mushy brakes, master cylinder at 155k - $350.
Alternator ~ 160K - Rebuilt for $150.
A/C compressor @ 160K - ~ $600 job, didn't even think about fixing.
General comments?
Compared to my 94 Protege, this car is a piece of junk. Sluggish, gets poor fuel economy and very expensive to repair.
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| Great car for the price |
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| Maybe I just got one that was manufactured on a Friday? |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 1 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 120000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 200000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mazda Protege |
| Date of Entry | 27th January, 2009 |