1998 Mazda Protege review from North America
"This is a fantastic little car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
One major tune up after 65000 miles of driving and that is all I have ever had to do to this car.
General comments?
This was my first car and I could not have wished for a better one.
Even with sporadic maintenance, never had to do repairs or replace parts.
Great on gas; I drove from Colorado Springs to Santa Fe on one tank.
If you are looking for a vehicle for your high school or college student, buy this car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 80000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 145000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 30th September, 2006 |