1991 Mazda Protege DX review from North America
"A sports car at heart"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Gas tank rusted out at approximately 227,000 miles.
Paint has been peeling off since 150,000 miles.
General comments?
This car has more power and pickup than you might expect. 0-60 time is about 10 seconds. That is quick for such a small engine!
No major, or costly repairs have been made. The only major repairs I have made can be expected on a car with such high mileage.
Since day one the car has gotten 33 miles per gallon. The only time the mileage went down was when the spark plugs came loose, and then it got 31 miles per gallon. Overall the gas mileage is excellent no matter how you look at it.
The handling of this vehicle is as close to perfect as you could expect from a cheap economy car.
The car has been more than worth the price tag.
Recommended reviews
| The car has been a reliable, efficient, and economical means of transportation since I've owned it |
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| Smart buy, great value, quality car for economy price |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 1991 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cylinder. 1.8L Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 200000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 233000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 1st March, 2002 |