1997 Mazda Protege LX review from North America
"Very fun to drive and reliable!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Brake rotors warped a couple of times.
Wheel bearings needed replacement.
Side molding keeps falling off.
Brakes keep doing squeaky noises.
General comments?
Relatively powerful.
Great handling.
Very comfortable.
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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? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 DOHC 16v Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 48000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 68000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Dodge Colt |
| Date of Entry | 11th August, 2001 |