Used 1993 Mazda Protege Consumer Reviews
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Mazda Protege 1993
I bought this car three years ago with 273,000 kms on it. Replaced the exhaust, replaced water pump and timing belt. Body work etc. Almost 80,000 kms added to the total... sitting at 358,000 kms now. Does not burn oil. Still has lots of power, great on the highway. Would buy another in a heart beat.
185,000 Miles and Still Going
I bought it brand new in June of 1993 and never had a single regret. The only mechanical work was new CV boots & joints at 150,000 miles and all new seals in the upper half of the engine at 175,000 miles. I've kept the oil changed between 3,000 and 4,000 miles and kept the engine tuned up. I've got the 5-speed and it's still working on the original clutch. I get 40 miles to the gallon on the highway and I drive it 80 miles to and from work each day. I've got my $8,000 worth.
Very Dependable Car
I bought my car in June of 1993. Was my first brand new car. Had the recommended maintainence. In the 15 yrs. I've had it never and any major repairs on it that I had to pay out of pocket. I have drove it from NY to WA to CA replaced the clutch 3 times first time at over 100k. I keep it clean and have kept all maint. record since owning it. I paid it off in 1997 and 10 yrs of no payments is very nice. Plan on keeping it for quite some time. My one complaint about it is that the power windows are on the slow side and is in need od a new driverside window unit. She still looks great at 15 yrs old!
Good Car Overall
Kind of on the light side, but it is a good car, only took it to the shop two times in 9 years, still works great
Just keeps on going!
Bought it new - only car at the time (worth buying) for under $10 grand with AC and a stereo. No major complaints. Typical Mazda mediocre paint. Cheap to fix, when it rarely needs it. Gets 32 mpg no matter how it's driven. Great alternative to a Civic or Corolla for a lot less money.