Used 1999 Mazda Protege DX 4dr Sedan Consumer Reviews
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181k Miles, Still Strong No, Major Repairs
Chris M., Cambridge, MA, 04/01/2016
updated 04/03/2017
Mazda Protege DX 4dr Sedan
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I drive the 5 speed a mannual. Inherited it from my dad who put 90k on it. I love this car. It's pretty basic in terms of style and mechanics. To me that's the beauty in it all. It was perfect for a college kid. Easy to maintain. I have hand no major problems with this car. Just normal wear and tear. The biggest issue I ever had was replacing the intake manifold two times. It failed due to rust. Luckily, I have access to a great junkyard & got parts for pennies. Car is so easy to service, I do it all by myself. (Oil changes, sparkplugs, filters, etc.) Interior is basic cloth, manual widows etc. But I have no rips in the seats and everything still works as it should. Oh and this car still has the original clutch & timing belt. Never had any leaks, the engine bay is dry. My car dosent burn oil. Would Def buy another or recommend.
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papa31, 03/01/2002
Mazda Protege DX 4dr Sedan
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Great little car
Reliable little workhorse
99ProtegeOwner, 12/26/2003
Mazda Protege DX 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 99 Protege DX (used for only 5 months - repo'ed) in 1/00 for my wife. I have had to invest no money in this car other than for gas and oil. No electrical problems, no mechanical problems. Comfortable for our family of four. Adequate acceleration for a 1.6 auto; don't expect to be pushed back into your seat. Good fuel economy - high 20s to low 30s in mostly urban driving. Nice, conservative styling. Could use more sound insulation, though. I recently acquired a Montero for my wife, and plan to use the Protege myself - it'll make a good substitute for my 96 VW Jetta money pit.
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Mavis Gardner, 07/13/2004
Mazda Protege DX 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My Mazda has given me good service. It has never stopped on the road nor caused me any concern. I always take good care and get maintenance when necessry,
Durable and reliable
redrobin, 12/23/2008
Mazda Protege DX 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought it used, it came from a rental fleet. It has been absolutely trouble-free with routine maintenance even after a significant accident that needed major repair and another fender- bender (literally) once repairs were made, I have had years of trouble free use. Definitely would recommend, and would buy another if they still made them.