1991 Mazda Protege LX review from North America
"Everyone I know thinks this and other Protege's they know are fantastic cars, because they are!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Exhaust is original from manifold to catalytic. It is rusted out and sounds quite loud, however has a nice bass tone and I'm not gonna fix it :)
Rear struts were replaced just before I bought it.
Right CV joint replaced around 325000km (205000mi)
Clutch replaced approx. 300000km (187000mi)
General comments?
For a 1.8L, this car really moves! Alignment is fabulous, and the ride is terrific (not too soft or hard). The pedals are nice and light to the touch. Gas mileage is fantastic, having used 3/4 tank for 8 hours of driving, with plenty of hills and passing.
Interior is quite roomy for a sub-compact. I'm 6'4" tall and do not have to push the seat all the way back, this is the first car in which this has ever happened!
As for reliability, the car has started first try (usually in under a seconds cranking) ever time in a year, even in the -30degree Sault winter and after sitting for a month. With 348xxxkm(220000mi), this car is indestructible!
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| 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 | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 DOHC Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 340000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 348000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Nissan Maxima |
| Date of Entry | 20th October, 2002 |