2002 Mazda Protege ES review from North America
"Great car for the price"
General comments?
This car is a great compact sedan. It handles great and it's pretty well built.
The ES model comes with upgraded trim and 16" wheels with high performance tires.
I've upgraded tires to 205/50-16 (more choices of tires on this size), and it now handles like a dream.
The car is a little noisy, but that is expected from a small sedan.
The motor seems reasonable for a 2L and the overall mechanical integrity is great.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L DOHC, 16v Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 170 miles |
| Most recent distance | 104500 miles |
| Date of Entry | 2nd March, 2009 |