1993 Mazda Protege Consumer Reviews Page 2

Resilient Little Four Banger

Written by: MADMAN409 on 01/02/2003

Vehicle

1993 Mazda Protege 4 Dr LX Sedan

Review

I got this car in '99, it gets more miles put on it than some cars get in three years. It's a great little car, It hasn't had real bad problems except a minor fiasco with the radiator. I get a combined City and Highway mlilage of about 35 mpg (HOW MANY CARS WITH 270,000 MILES CAN SAY THAT!!). The car is surprisingly zippy for having only 125 horsepower. I would highly recomend a 93-95 vintage Protege to anyone who wants a very reliable, durable, and reasonably sporty little car but doesn't have a lot of money (Basiclly anyone like me).

Favorite Features

Giddy up and go, control placement and access, gas mileage, durability.

Suggested Improvements

Get rid of all those funky parts that cost twice as much and are hard to replace- why do you use a plastic radiator?

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Fun Fun Fun

Written by: Coachmilici on 12/03/2002

Vehicle

1993 Mazda Protege 4 Dr LX Sedan

Review

My protege is a great and reliable car. I have replaced the radiator, and that is it! I cannot stress enough that this car is reliable. The 1.8L engine is an excelent combination with the cars weight and size. I highly recomend this car over a Honda Civic any day!

Favorite Features

My favorite features are definitly the power from the engine; the comfort of the seats; and the stiff suspension.

Suggested Improvements

More powerful headlamps. The highbeams are nice but the lowbeams lack ability to see at times.

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Best value around

Written by: A. Tutter on 11/10/2002

Vehicle

1993 Mazda Protege 4 Dr DX Sedan

Review

Bought used in 1996 with 54,000 miles. Now have 132,000. Only major problems have been the front axles (one replaced under warranty, the other was out of warranty and cost $300), the radiator ($400), and a component of the ignition system ($200). Definitely not bad for six years and 78,000 miles of use! Another point: the proteges seem to be much more rust-resistant than some other Japanese cars of the same age...

Favorite Features

Responsiveness, seating position/visibility, reliability, gas mileage.

Suggested Improvements

Wind noise at highway speeds, seats could be more supportive, suspension could be firmer (ride is a bit soft).

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just got the car

Written by: shaggy on 11/03/2002

Vehicle

1993 Mazda Protege 4 Dr DX Sedan

Review

I had a mitsubishi eclipse before this i totaled it ....I was sad and only got 2000 for the old car...And after nightmare after nightmare looking for a car for 2000 i found a mazda protage and i am very satasfied....Runs like new and gets good gas milage... I could have found a beter car for me... PS and there good cars but not over priced like honda....

Favorite Features

Gas milage

Suggested Improvements

none

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Great first car

Written by: enubis16 on 10/27/2002

Vehicle

1993 Mazda Protege 4 Dr LX Sedan

Review

Good Car, very reliable. I just bought this car with only 89,000 miles on it. Good stereo,good gas mileage. I'm happy.

Favorite Features

Sunroof, good stereo

Suggested Improvements

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Abused but still winner

Written by: Borec Morusovy on 10/18/2002

Vehicle

1993 Mazda Protege 4 Dr DX Sedan

Review

I purchased mine quite badly abused (but very cheap), but except for a leaky engine, dirty interior and exhaust ratle this car runs like a champ. It is quick and has been very dependable so far.

Favorite Features

engine, sunroof, handling

Suggested Improvements

window power switches, heater (fogs up interior), radiator and cooling system... engine tends to run at a little high temps in summer with AC on. NOTE TO PREVIOUS OWNERS: " don't abuse your cars!!!!"

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good for 2 years, then many repairs

Written by: fud on 09/24/2002

Vehicle

1993 Mazda Protege 4 Dr DX Sedan

Review

The first 2 years I owned it (1998- 2000), I had virtually no problems. But these last 2 years, I have had several replacements including brake pads, brake calipers, struts, CV boots, water pump, engine timing belt, muffler, & battery (my fault on the battery; killed it too many times). This week I'm getting the fuel filter replaced. It has about 220,000 KM (140,000 miles). Other reviewers have given their Proteges glowing endorsements, but I cannot say the same for mine. Peformance & mileage is great, but the repairs are sucking me dry.

Favorite Features

sunroof! Stereo is pretty solid too.

Suggested Improvements

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bought it yesterday

Written by: jess05 on 08/16/2002

Vehicle

1993 Mazda Protege 4 Dr DX Sedan

Review

just bought a 1993 protege yesterday. I haven't driven it yet (it'll be delivered tomorrow) except for being a passenger on the test drive. It's my first car, but the ride was smooth, the sound quality on the radio was great, aqnd it will be a perfect first car!

Favorite Features

radio, automatic-ness, engine sounds (or lack thereof)

Suggested Improvements

i only wish it had a cd player, but you can't have everything...

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Excellent 'runner'

Written by: MNMatt on 08/15/2002

Vehicle

1993 Mazda Protege 4 Dr DX Sedan

Review

Bought in '95 with 19K, now has 131,000 miles and runs great! 5-sp has better pickup than my wife's 94 Geo Prism, even at higher speeds. Fun to drive and gets 30 mpg. A/C went out 3 years ago, one front speaker 2 years ago, but otherwise no major problems. Original clutch still works great.

Favorite Features

Split fold-down rear seats, gas milage.

Suggested Improvements

Has puny center storage unit (between front seats).

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The little engine that could

Written by: Matt Morgan on 08/10/2002

Vehicle

1993 Mazda Protege 4 Dr DX Sedan

Review

This car just goes and goes and goes. I have not been the best at maintaining it, yet it continues to run great. I got it used with 43,100 miles on it and now it has 218,000. The only major repair I have had in 5 years was replacement of the front axle. Otherwise, this care has been virtually trouble-free. Wish this car was more comfortable and quiet, though.

Favorite Features

Decent acceleration with manual, high reliability, features are accessible, good gas mileage.

Suggested Improvements

Too much engine noise, seats a bit uncomfortable.

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