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big_ben, 01/24/2003
2001 Mazda Protege MP3 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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This is one of the greatest buys you can get. This car is a blast to drive.
I love this car!!
Natalie Bowman, 08/20/2015
2001 Mazda Protege ES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I have owned this car since it was new and I love it. It is 14 years old and has 158,000 miles on it and I plan to keep it to 200,000. Just this week I spent $1100 on new front brakes and loose tie ends. I didn't hesitate to spend that amount of money on an older car because I know how few repairs this car has needed in the last 14 years (not many) and I trust it will continue to give me good value. It is just starting to get a little rust around the tire well. Did I mention that I LOVE this car?
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fun car takes a licking, keeps ticking
jsmsp, 07/12/2003
2001 Mazda Protege ES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Nearing 2 yr mark, 42k mi, just repl. plugs and air fltr for first time. Not one defect or problem other than usual wear. AC could be better (I often drive in wool suit). Aftermarket window tint has helped dramatically. BMW 3-series-like handling. 2.0 Engine not in BMW class, but low-rpm torque is very good. MPG would be much better with 6th gear for highways (only 5sp man). Trans works well if not too short- geared and long-thrown. Overall, a fun to drive, practical, sexy small sedan that's also a good value.
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MedinaC29, 07/22/2008
2001 Mazda Protege LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love this car. I bought it used with 48,000 mi. Now it has 115,100 mi. It is so great on gas and now with gas prices being almost $4.00 I am not feeling as much pain as others. I've had minor problems, unexpected issues but other than that I am satisfied with it. I've added a couple of different things to it like, a spoiler, euro carbon fiber tail lights, wind visors, tinted windows etc. I also replaced the radio because the factory radio was messing up on me big time. You would press clock and it would show the CD track # and vice versa. So I replaced it. Just recently got a new paint job and it looks even better!
way to rusty
nannyp, 09/06/2008
2001 Mazda Protege LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Overall my Mazda performs well, but body rust is a BIG problem. I only have 100,000 KM on it but it started to rust the 3rd year I had it. I had a special rust coating applied at the time of purchase but the dealership will not honor it until there are holes in the body. For that reason I will not buy another Mazda.