1997 Mazda Protege LX review from North America
"Cute, cheap, great first car!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car was sputtering and did not seem to be working well at all when I bought it so it only cost me $1000! After having the ripped air intact hose replaced (cost $100) the car runs perfectly.
Rust spot above rear passenger side tire repaired and painted (cost $175).
General comments?
This is my first car so I LOVE it simply because it is all mine! I use it for traveling back and forth to school and work and occasionally drive it from PEI to NB and back. It is easy on gas and never gives me any trouble. Great first car!
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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 |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.7 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 225000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 235000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 29th August, 2006 |