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Used 2003 Mazda Mazdaspeed Protege Consumer Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Worth the Wait!

ajputz, 06/18/2003
2003 Mazda Mazdaspeed Protege 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 02/02 (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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In my 26 years of life, I have owned 6 new cars (4 Hondas, a Mazda MP3, and now Mazdaspeed). None of them compare to the Mazdaspeed! The Mazdaspeed is the best bang for the buck out there. I no longer have to buy a Honda and modify it to get what I want. The extra HP is great, but with the handling capabilities of the car, it could still use even more. The MP3 player is ideal for the long trips, and the bass makes sure everyone stays awake! To bad they only made 250 in Canada, as this car puts a smile on your face every time you get behind the wheel. It was worth the 8 months I waited from time of purchase to delivery!

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5 out of 5 stars

sweet smoothe and sleek

Eric m, 07/16/2003
2003 Mazda Mazdaspeed Protege 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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This car is sweet smoothe and sleek.... in other words...... perfect but still needs a little more power

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4.75 out of 5 stars

2 Years later.

ntduncan, 01/20/2008
2003 Mazda Mazdaspeed Protege 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I bought this car used 2 years ago and it's the best car I've ever owned. It's my daily driver and I love it. It's not the fastest, nor most eye catching (I like the way it looks) but it's a blast to drive and handles great.

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5 out of 5 stars

Kick ass fun

Triton54, 01/03/2003
2003 Mazda Mazdaspeed Protege 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 02/02 (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Just Bought this car this past saturday (12/28/02) and man is this car fun to drive, this car accelerates extreamly well and handles like its nobodys business. I recomend picking one of these up because the way this car drives, its going to be hard to get one.

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5 out of 5 stars

Zoom Zoom Baby !!!

Street Toyz, 01/02/2003
2003 Mazda Mazdaspeed Protege 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 02/02 (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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If you can find one get your hands on it.Local dealers in South Florida were having trouble with inventory due to a recall prior to delivery. This car is truly a blast to drive, the orange turns heads everywhere you are. Turbo makes all the difference in this car, the stereo is top notch, the brakes and wheels are great. At 20K you almost feel like you are ripping the dealers off. My car seems to have a small problem related to the turbo or the ignition, at around 3000 - 3500rpm it stutters as the turbo kicks in and pulls ya through the 6000rpm mark. Otherwise, Mazda has done it right.

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