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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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4.88 out of 5 stars

Pure Excitement

Adam james, 08/04/2003
2003 Mazda Mazdaspeed Protege 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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This car is pure performance. It may not have the HP of the EVO or WRX but those cars are over priced. The MSP is quick,nible & sleek it's a car that excites you every time you hear the sound of the engine. when I get in my car & hit the road I feel pure excitement w/ the cars tight handeling and quick exceleration. I would say to any one thinking of spending 30-35,000 on an EVO or WRX your wasting your money, you can have it all at 1/2 the price with the MSP. All the options over pricing EVO & WRX are standard on the MSP, sparco shifters & pedals,sporty interior & lets not forget the booming 450 watt kenwood sound system.

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5 out of 5 stars

Awesome CAR!!!!

speedylilMAZDA, 08/06/2003
2003 Mazda Mazdaspeed Protege 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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This car is so responsive, I raced it against the new G.T. mustang, and actually beat him, I've added a couple AFTERMARKET goods, turbo timer, intake ext. I just love this car It looks so incredible, It handles like a dream, It races like a RACECAR!!!!! Best car for the money, You don't even have to go out and buy new rims [bigger] there already 17's, you don't need a body kit either, Look at the body already, It is a beautiful car w/ tonz of potential!!!!

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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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