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Used 1997 Mazda Protege Consumer Reviews

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Been A Pleasure To Own

Porkadiah, 09/13/2004
1997 Mazda Protege LX 4dr Sedan
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I've had this car for almost four years, and I haven't had a single problem with it the entire time. Utterly dependable and surprisingly good gas mileage (I have a manual, but on Insterstate driving 70 mph with AC going I STILL get 37 mpg).

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3.75 out of 5 stars

cheap but reliable

Mrasol1, 06/02/2005
1997 Mazda Protege ES 4dr Sedan
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We bought this car to "drive the wheels off". We have put few dollars into the car(brakes, emission system) and it still runs great and gets 31 MPG around town. This isn't a car for long trips with the family, but it does what we want it to a low cost.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Great Car!

Beckie01, 04/29/2002
1997 Mazda Protege LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

It is a small version of a luxury car.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Reliable and Good Gas Mileage

Brad Levsen, 02/28/2002
1997 Mazda Protege LX 4dr Sedan
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I own both a 97 and 98 Protégé. Both have been very dependable. I would recommend this car if you are looking for something that is inexpensive, reliable and provides good gas mileage. Both of my cars are LXs, which are somewhat sporty looking, but this is definitely not the car to buy if you are looking for performance.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Reliable, sensible car

MD driver, 09/27/2004
1997 Mazda Protege DX 4dr Sedan
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I've driven this car all over the country, literally. Performs adequately, not powerful at all but extrememly reliable. The gas mileage is great (39ish on the highways). Overall, nothing special, but a good car to own.

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