1997 Mazda Protege LX review from North America
"Good on gas, but one thing after another"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
This car is just one problem after another.
Trunk does not open, alternator went, power steering is going, had to replace battery, the check engine light came on and went off for about 4 hours, then right back on.
I am lucky if the car will go above 70mph, and when it even comes close the car shakes.
The whole wiper system went and had to replace that.
The car also starts making loud noises around 60 mph as if there is a hole in the exhaust (which there isn't).
You can shake the steering wheel without the tires turning, but they wobble as if they are loose?
Maybe I got the bad seed out of the bunch, but either way I'm not happy with the car at all.
General comments?
Never buying a Protege again.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 91000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 101000 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda Protege |
| Date of Entry | 10th March, 2009 |