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Used 1997 Mazda Protege Consumer Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars

11 Years Later

Richard, 04/25/2008
1997 Mazda Protege LX 4dr Sedan
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My wife and I bought our 1997 Mazda LX Protege 5 speed manual back in 1997 brand new and still own it today. Other than small maintenence issues such as replacing batteries and giving it a tune up every couple of years, we have not had one single problem with it. The car still drives smooth (it is slow with the 1.5) but it's roomy and somewhat comfortable, just don't try to pass quickly on a freeway, or climb steep inclines, because you will creep up the mountain etc. The vehicle doesn't burn or drip oil and the paint job still looks very sharp for such an old car, and the interior (cloth) still looks nice and tight. We really love this car!

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2.13 out of 5 stars

Very Bumpy Ride

Lori, 04/22/2002
1997 Mazda Protege LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 3 people found this review helpful

I was very dissapointed with this car. Pick up is horrendus. Sometimes I am afraid to make a left hand turn into a busy intersection, for fear the car won't make it. I am looking forward to getting rid of this vehichle.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Mazada protoge

Burt, 09/27/2002
1997 Mazda Protege LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

The vehicle starts every time I have started since I purchased. Never had to take to garage for any repairs. I regulaly changed oil around 3000 miles.

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