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2000 Mazda Protege -- DX
CDAVE, 07/26/2002
2000 Mazda Protege DX 4dr Sedan
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This vehicle has been with us for two years now and there have been no major required repairs. The typical maintenance schedule was maintained however. It has been a reliable vehicle.
Hard to part with, unbeatable car
Miatajeff, 11/01/2004
2000 Mazda Protege ES 4dr Sedan
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My Seventh Mazda, this little ES is a wolf in sheeps clothing. I love the conservative styling, the comfortable interior, the unbeatable handling, the perfect reliability! This car has been outstanding, with nary a problem since new. Cheap to own and to maintain, a joy to drive, I am having a hard time parting with it. I have been looking at new cars and am going to take a step up to a Volvo, but I can't bear to part with my Protege! Suggestions: put Nokian tires on all fours and the car's foul-weather handling improves. The only complaint I can muster is that it is a loud car- lots of raod noise, but that is minor compared to its graces.
This one is a lemon
Miyah, 11/27/2004
2000 Mazda Protege ES 4dr Sedan
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My wife bought this car because it was rated a consumer best buy. I think we want our money back on that one. This car has had the radiator replaced at 2 years the power locks at 2 and half years something dealing with the steering replaced at 4 years and numerous issues with the links on the overside of the car rusting out and breaking. It would be easy to blame the driver but she actually has taken very good care of this car; it is just a lemon. I don't think I would pay a Mazda price to get Ford quality. Also, why would Mazda put racing tires that cost $140 each on a 125hp small seda. Makes no sense and I never thought about the tires until going to get new ones.
Good pick overall!!
jridg, 08/13/2002
2000 Mazda Protege ES 4dr Sedan
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I've had the ES over 2 1/2 years with apprx. 40,000 highway miles. It's a very responsive car and handles well on the highway and off. It has very good zip at the start and rides well, but bogs down as soon as the air conditioning goes on. As far as room, I'm 6'2 and this is, by far, the roomiest small car I've been in. It even has more space than the Honda Accord!
Great for a young new driver or.......
Rachel, 02/21/2005
2000 Mazda Protege LX 4dr Sedan
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This car is great for a new young driver or a senior citizen. It is not fast, it's great on gas, and it has a great look. I've had this car for over a year now. Its an "ok" car. My dad bought it for me cause my other car broke down. I never really fell in love with it, but it got me where I wanted/needed to go. If you want speed, dont get this car. If you want luxury, this Is not your car. If you want a comfortable ride, this isn't your ride. But if you want a economy car this is your car! I recommend it for teens and senior citizens.