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I was the proud owner for 16 yrs of a Toyota Camry. The Mazda Protege LX was the closest to my '87 Camry, except it has all the bells and whistles. I absolutely love my new 2003 Mazda Protege! I retained my 2.0L engine, however the Mazda drives more like a sports car. Compared to the Corolla and Civic, I liked the Protege exterior styling, therefore I elected to try this Mazda. The interior is beautiful as well and the trunk space is great. The Protege is about 8 inches shorter than my '87 Camry, but one would never know this.
If anyone is looking for a great compact car and doesn't care to go to the larger size of the revised Camry, do check out the Prot
I have a 2003 Mazda Protege also. I love everything about it. I like the styling, ride, and overall apperance of the car. I like the ease of entry and exit also. I have driven many cars, but none I like more than the Mazda Ptotege.