I follow the dealers recommendations for servicing and what-not. As a result of this regular maintenance, I haven't had any problems at all. The only thing I have done is regular oil changes and tune-ups.
This car has served my family and I very well over the last two years. There is lots of trunk space and a surprising amount of interior room. It handles very well in the snow as well as in wet weather. I only have three complaints about it. The first is that there isn't quite enough power due to the 1.5 liter engine and it's pitiful 97 horsepower ability. The second is that the car does feel a wee bit sketchy at highway speeds over 140 kilometres per hour. The third complaint is that my bum gets numb and sore after extended trips. Apart from these minor complaints, the car has performed famously and I would definitely recommend it.
I have a 1997 Mazda Protege that I bought new and the transmission went out at 73K miles.
The car has run well until this point, but I have seen other Mazda owners (Protege 1997) complain about their transmissions too! I have looked for a recall for this year, but have not found one.
Disappointed about the Mazda quality.
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