2003 Mazda Mazdaspeed Protege Review

Name: 2003 Mazda Mazdaspeed Protege Review
Brand: Mazda
Price: 710 USD
Rating: 4.8 (113 reviews)

2003.5 Mazda Mazdaspeed Protege New 4dr Sedan

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Pros

Sports car handling, aggressive looks, incredible sound system.

Cons

Frustrating stereo controls, overdone rear spoiler.

What’s new

Mazda introduces a new sport-tuned version of its Protege, dubbed Mazdaspeed.

Edmunds says

Mazda gives its MP3 a much appreciated horsepower injection, turning an already capable performer into a potential segment killer.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Mazda Mazdaspeed Protege 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 02/02 (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

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$179/mo

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Too bad I love to drive it...

CD, 05/25/2006

2003 Mazda Mazdaspeed Protege 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

This is the most fun to drive car I have ever had, and that's the only reason it is still in my driveway. It has its own bay at the service department. I'm there for the same things over and over. I've had a new turbo, a new transmission, sway bar links at least 5 times, a rear subframe, two new alarms, new a/c compressor, multiple coolant leaks, multiple exhaust leaks, new exhaust …

'03.5 Mazdaspeed Protege

Richard Manship, 08/02/2005

2003 Mazda Mazdaspeed Protege 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

I really dig this car. I had a Protege5 before it, and this was just the jump I was looking for. And the prices I paid was unbeatable at the time ($13.5k). There are know problems with this car, but if you do your research, they're easily fixed under warranty.

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Denis, 12/18/2008

2003 Mazda Mazdaspeed Protege 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 02/02 (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

I bought this car to out-manuever drivers on cell phones! Handling is fabulous. Get dedicated winter wheels and you're good to go. Radio is painful to adjust; display way too bright at night. Other than that, just a wonderful car. Add a K&N air filter and noise-proof the trunk space.

Great car, Dont push it though or the Zoom Zoom will go BOOM!

chad92, 02/07/2013

2003 Mazda Mazdaspeed Protege 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 02/02 (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

I bought the car with high mileage, around 114,XXX. I bought the car with some bushing issues and some tuning issues. I fixed the bushing issues, but let the tuning wait for a bit. If you dont know, these cars have problems with their bushings as they will go bad every 5-10k miles, the stock tune on these cars is rubbish, and the turbo system they put on the car is excellent, …

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2003 Mazdaspeed Protege Highlights

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$19,980
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	23 MPG
Cost to Drive	$235/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	12.9 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Key safety features on the Mazdaspeed Protege include:

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Great car, Dont push it though or the Zoom Zoom will go BOOM!

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