2001 Mazda Protege ES review from North America
"Absolute pleasure to own"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The radio was changed on warranty because the radio stations would change just slightly up or down on occasion when hitting a bump in the road.
The driver door seal was changed on warranty because I found it was wearing out prematurely.
Very soon I will need to change the 4 tires after only 33,000 KM of regular non abusive driving.
The hubcaps crack and break when removed. They have a technical service bulletin on this matter.
General comments?
The radio was changed on warranty because the radio stations would change just slightly up or down on occasion when hitting a bump in the road.
The driver door seal was changed on warranty because I found it was wearing out prematurely.
Very soon I will need to change the 4 tires after only 33,000 KM of regular non abusive driving.
The hubcaps crack and break when removed. They have a technical service bulletin on this matter.
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| This model is a joy to drive and own, and was a terrific bargain |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 gasoline Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 74 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 33000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mazda Protege |
| Date of Entry | 2nd August, 2003 |