Used 2003 Mazda Mazdaspeed Protege Consumer Reviews
Not a BMW, but is that a bad thing?
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.
BEST CAR EVER
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!!!
Turning Heads
I just purchased the titanium gray Mazdaspeed Protege and I am in love. It turns heads and no one seems to know what it is (The yellow is just too over- the-top looking). I'm new to a 5-speed and this clutch and transmission are treating my virgin left foot wonderfully. The sounds system is amazing! If you want a sporty but roomy car that'll have everyone looking...buy this!!! Don't be one of the gazillion Civic owners.
Funnest Car EVER!
I picked up my Mazdaspeed about two years ago and I simply cannot sing enough praises for it! It is so fun to drive I actually look forward to my commute. Fast, responsive, and corners like its on rails. I've driven several exotic cars (Ferraris & Porsches), but I'd take my Mazdaspeed over them any day! The car is absolutely fantastic! Best decision I ever made.
Looks Great, Runs okay, doesnt last long
Was a very exciting car to have at first. Nice little 2.0 turbo, was quick, fun to drive and didn't do too horribly on gas. Then the recall notices came in and everything starting to fall apart, from replaced motor, turbo, oil leaks, ac not working and countless of letters in the mails for recall issues. Thank god for warranty but it was a hassle to have something major go wrong every few months. Turbo literally replaced 3 times. Also one of the cylinders went bad twice. It ran rich and made fuel economy drop. Sold it in 05 and the kid who bought it pretty much destroyed it. It's a decent car if you can take care of it. You want to drive it fast, but if you'll end up in the shop