1997 Mazda Protege LX review from North America
"This car deserves a standing ovation for reliability and afford-ability"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The only thing that went wrong with my Protege is the Horn stopped working. This was about $250 to fix. Other than that it's a great car. The only button that is worn out is the #1 preset on my radio (favorite radio station).
General comments?
It's reliable and fun to drive. It looks good and has great gas mileage. I love my Mazda Protege and I am thinking about buying a 2003 model in the very near future. Buying this car was the best financial decision I have ever made.
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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 | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Liter Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 6 miles |
| Most recent distance | 72000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 20th May, 2003 |