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Used 1997 Mazda Protege Consumer Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
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4.75 out of 5 stars

A Car That Makes Sense

Jeremy P., 11/04/2002
1997 Mazda Protege LX 4dr Sedan
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Not only does the car have highly functional dash, it also is visually pleasing... The Protege doesn't seem like your regular cookie-cutter small car... The tiny 1.5L engine is capable, and sometimes suprising with the 5- speed manual... The back seat has good leg room and the trunk is rather large. I have owned this car for a year, put 20,000 miles on it, and have had no major repairs... any repairs needed were easily done within 5 to 10 minutes... Consider the LX or the slightly more expensive ES over the DX model...

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4.38 out of 5 stars

WOULD BUY IT AGAIN!

wakaleh, 11/07/2002
1997 Mazda Protege DX 4dr Sedan
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VERY RELAIBALE CAR, SPAECIOUS, ACCOMODATE FAMILY OF 4-5 EASILY, HUGE TRUNK FOR ITS SIZE, NICE LOOKS, VERY COMFORTABLE RIDE.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Perfect little car

darsek, 02/02/2004
1997 Mazda Protege LX 4dr Sedan
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I love my Mazda! When I'm ready to change cars again I will look for another one! You pay less than for a Honda or Toyota and it's just as, if not more, reliable. It's very cute and fun to drive (I have a manual transmission, they are way more fun than an auto)and has gone up and down my awful dirt road for 2 years with no problem. Highly recommended!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

fun car!

DreDre, 09/15/2002
1997 Mazda Protege DX 4dr Sedan
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I love driving this car! I have a 1.5 liter engine, and with a standard it has plenty of pick-up. It shifts like a dream, one of the easiest I've encountered. I'm over 100,000 miles and have never had any major problems with my car. I'll definitely but Mazda again!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Great Car!

Beckie01, 04/29/2002
1997 Mazda Protege LX 4dr Sedan
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It is a small version of a luxury car.

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