1999 Mazda Protege LX review from North America
"Great Little Econo-Sedan"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
3 Check engine lights for problems below.
Fuel Pressure Regulator - 45000km 5 yrs
3rd or 4th set of Brakes
EGR Valve went @ 61,000km 6 yrs causing multiple stalls, replaced by Mazda for $300.00.
2 Batteries 35,000 & 63,000km 4/6 yrs
Rough Idle.
4AT transmission runs rough in cold.
Fuel Economy is poor for a 1.8L.
General comments?
Great little car, looks good in silver.
Could use more than 120hp, but is fairly good for everyday use.
No major repairs, but very little KMs.
Fully loaded interior.
This is my wife's car, and I prefer if she had a Civic... but so far seems to be a great little car.
Handles great in snow and dry pavement.
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| A good responsive car overall. |
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| Lovely little runner! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | DOHC 1.8L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 66400 kilometres |
| Previous car | Buick Century |
| Date of Entry | 20th February, 2006 |