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Best car I've ever had
tamonet, 09/20/2010
1999 Mazda Protege ES 4dr Sedan
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Bought it new in 2000, only repairs have been new brakes, alternator, battery and rocker arm. I've only put 90,000 miles on it, luckily, but it just keeps on running. Gas mileage has consistently been 27-28. It's a little loud on the freeway, but not bad for an inexpensive small car. Only disappointment has been the radio.
626 sedan
Oundle, 07/31/2008
1999 Mazda Protege LX 4dr Sedan
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So reliable, I've been the only owner and driver to date. 8 yrs of trouble free motoring.
great economy car
anony, 07/16/2002
1999 Mazda Protege LX 4dr Sedan
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Been using the car for 3 1/2 years, no maintenance charges at all except the usual oil changes, and a battery that was was replaced recently. Performance is very good to go.
Some work, but very reliable
satisfied owner, 08/30/2008
1999 Mazda Protege ES 4dr Sedan
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Been very happy. Did all my own work, and yes, had to replace things, but to be expected with 210,000 kms. I find the car takes care of you if you take care of it. Brakes, battery, intake manifold gasket, alternator, engine mounts (front and back), as well as transmission pulse generator, front exhaust pipe, radiator were needed repairs. Regular maintenance (i.e., timing belt, even oil pan gasket, and trans gasket/filter) relatively easy for mechanical types. Apart from a bit of a combustion chamber carbon-buildup issue (think it is a flaky EGR valve), it is running beautifully, hitting 35 MPG on a recent trip.
Engine pinging
Mili, 08/10/2002
1999 Mazda Protege LX 4dr Sedan
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Good car overall, but I have been disappointed with the engine pinging, dealer replace MAF sensor and did not fixed it, I have to switch to high octane gas 89 or better and that took care of the pinging also the steering wheel is not sharp on center.