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I can't justify replacing it
200kcarsonly, 07/01/2012
2001 Mazda Protege ES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I have zero regrets about keeping this car for 130K. I have had to put new struts on it to rejuvenate the ride but it was worth the expense. If you are looking for one, I suggest trying to find an ES because it has ABS and side airbags. The ABS saved me from a collision once for sure. If I am going to drive around in a little car I need a few modern safety features. The ES does require more expensive tires but Kumho makes a tire that fits the ES rim that has been a decent tire me. Unfortunately, this car is not good in snow with the factory rims/ tires. I bought snow tires on steel rims to put on in winter when the car was in Wisconsin.
My Second Protege
Motorhead, 08/09/2002
2001 Mazda Protege LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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The first "Protee" I had got 240,000 on it before the trannie blew...rebuilt it, and and original engine has 300,000 on it. But it had become a little cranky over the years, so I thought it was time for a new one. (I sure got my dough out of the first!) It's a great little urban runabout, ultra-reliable and I get about 25 MPG city, 31 HWY. Seems to have enough pep with the 2.0 for Southern California freeways. The ride's a little stiff, and it transmits a bit of noise on rough freeways (which is nealy all of the local decrepit Caltrans freeways), but overall a very nice handling machine.
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Cozma, 09/11/2002
2001 Mazda Protege ES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Needs a much faster engine. And maybe a little better tire selection.
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JetsToBrazil, 05/26/2002
2001 Mazda Protege ES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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this thing moves! I've never had more fun in a car before. So far, so good, it's pretty new and all but nothing is wrong and I have no complaints at all at this time, if I think of any, I'll let you know...but its fast and it hauls a$$
2001 Protege ES
Somsun, 09/26/2002
2001 Mazda Protege ES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I recently purchased a 2001 Protege ES via private sale with 24k miles. I know from experience that Mazdas just go and go. I owned a 1987 323 and as a second owner, it carried me well into the 200,000 mile stretch. I love the styling most of all about the '01 Protege ES. I look out at it in my driveway and smile; I like it so much! I love the interior styling and roominess of the ES. I drove a few co- workers and myself to lunch today and they commented how much leg room there was in the back seat. I like the spoiler because it helps me gauge where I am when backing out or into a parking space. Overall, for the quality and price it can't be beat.