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Used 2003 Mazda Mazdaspeed Protege Consumer Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
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4.88 out of 5 stars

I love this car!

Geoffsurfs, 07/21/2003
2003 Mazda Mazdaspeed Protege 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 02/02 (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I just purchased this car 2 weeks ago and have never had so much fun. I searched for months to find the right car and ever since i drove the msp i was in love. I tried to find flaws that it had and there were really none. It was about 2k more than i planned on spending but, it was well worth it! It is my first new car and i have test-driven them all, trust me this car is sweet. Oh yeah, i chose black....Just as much fun as driving my dads porsche.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Speed 03

JPBlackmsp, 01/11/2004
2003 Mazda Mazdaspeed Protege 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 02/02 (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Nice car...in black only for 03 model...not 03.5 I am partial to it's performance and many impressive add ons that increase it's handling prowess.. IMHO. :)

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Could have been so much more

Eric, 10/19/2005
2003 Mazda Mazdaspeed Protege 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Problems from day 1. Less than 5000k, bad alarm module. By 18k front brakes and rotors rusted through. By 21k, bad speed sensor, disabling ABS. Just hit 23k, waiting for next problem.

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5 out of 5 stars

Not a BMW, but is that a bad thing?

geomatics tech, 01/15/2004
2003 Mazda Mazdaspeed Protege 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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This car is everything I wanted. Turbo, 17" wheels, tight suspension, 450 watt mp3 stereo, and oh ya the chicks dig it! Very reasonable price sold me on this car, compared to WRX and TSX I chose this one because of price, fun factor, reliability, and to get away from mainstream cars seen everyday on the roads. Bang for buck is huge, especially compared to european cars. Have not had any problems.

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5 out of 5 stars

BEST CAR EVER

aclick_02, 01/25/2003
2003 Mazda Mazdaspeed Protege 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 02/02 (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR. I LOVE IT. SPORTY STLYISH AND ALSO GENUINE!! IT WAS BETWEEN THE MAZDA 6 AND THE SPEED. I WANTED TO BE THE ONLY ONE TO HAVE THIS CAR IN THE AREA. AND I AM. ONLY 650 IN THE USA AND PEOPLE ARE LOOKING FOR THEM. THIS WAS THE ONLY ON AT THE DEALERSHIP AND I GOT IT. BEST CAR EVER. FAST AND FUN. GET ONE BEFORE ITS TO LATE!!!

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