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mazda protege 5 2002
myras, 05/15/2013
2002 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
This is a great car! The best i have ever had! I just had no choice to take it off the road due to the frame holes all through it. Rust is very bad on the car its had alot of body work done to it! All floors, All wheel wells, Bottoms to all the doors! Motor out lived body! Motor is great! Runs fantastic! Rust is my whole problems with this car!
Great, practical car
srutig, 08/06/2013
2002 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
This car is so fun to drive! It feels fast even at lower speeds and handles great. It is still a joy to drive with the automatic transmission. This is an extremely practical car- great for everyday commutes or for first time drivers. This car is also very reliable and running great after 11 years.
Great, Reliable, Versitile, Fun to Drive Car
midwestboiler, 05/19/2011
2002 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I got this car in 2005 and have loved every mile I have driven in it. While it's only a 4 cylinder 2.0 liter, the protege5 definitely doesn't slack on pickup. The ride seems louder than normal, but that is due to how low to the ground the car is. The Protege5 has held up extremely well. Other than changing the oil, tires, brakes etc. the only actual maintenance I have had done was replace the air intake at about 80,000 miles. The seats are very comfortable. While the car is on the smaller side, it is easy to seat 4 adult males well in the car. If needed, I have added someone in the middle seat. There is still room, but a little more cramped in the back seat.
Awesome little car
acroy, 08/10/2010
2002 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
We have 7 yrs and 105k. We like how it looks, drives, and handles. Its been very reliable, very practical. It is sporty and involving. 5 spd drivetrain is responsive, a bit noisy but not bad. Mileage is 28 mpg mixed. Ride is firm and responsive. 195 width tires are not common but 205 are easy to find. Reliability is outstanding. I redid the brakes at 40k and nothing since. Interior fits like a glove, Mazda knows sport ergonomics. Supportive seats etc. Build quality is great. No loose trim, leaks, suspension wearing out, etc. It rides and feels solid. Overall: for the money you can get more mpg, more space, more cush. But you will not get more combined fun & practicality.
Fun, Reliable car to drive with some not so good features
jwonger, 03/20/2014
2002 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I bought my car from my brother 4 months ago. It currently has 157k miles on it and it runs great. Just changed the timing belt at 155k and so far its been running like a dream. Its a great affordable commuter car that has some quick speed on turns. Very reliable, every Mazda my family has owned has had 230k+ miles put on it. Definitely will be buying another Mazda after I put another 100k miles on this one!
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