1994 Mazda Protege DX review from North America
"Reliable and steady performance from a reasonably-priced car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I put between $500 and $2000 a year on the car on everything from tune-ups, seasonal tire changes, and the odd repair.
Twice, I have had to repair brake parts.
Once, I have had to repair suspension parts.
Other than that, no major problems.
General comments?
I love my car! The past couple of years have been getting a bit pricey with repairs (brakes & suspension), but other than that she works like a dream. Smooth ride, predictable performance, reliable. Hardly any rust at all, and I live in snow 5 months of the year. I want to keep this car for another 5 years if possible -- even if I could afford it, I wouldn't trade it in.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 49000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 108000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Tempo |
| Date of Entry | 9th December, 2002 |