Used 2002 Mazda Protege Consumer Reviews
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02 Protege
jetskier111, 10/16/2004
2002 Mazda Protege DX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Been a great, fun and reliable car. I really enjoy the look of the exterior and the interior has done extremely well. It runs solid and true, may not be the fastest out there, but then again that wasnt its goal! If your looking for something that isnt a driving appliance- has reliability and is safe, check this one out.
i like it a lot
Joneser, 07/30/2002
2002 Mazda Protege LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I just picked up my new car last night and the smile has not left my face. Partially because it's a new car, and because I think that I got a really good deal. I picked up the 4-door LX auto, w/moon, alloys, cd, for @ $15,500.
Good buy...
chrisfenl, 03/19/2004
2002 Mazda Protege LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I really enjoy my Protege and am glad I decided to purchase it. It has more power than other small sedans that I've driven, has very reponsive gas and break input, and handles incredibly well. The suspension is fairly tight, so you feel bumps more, but this also makes turning feel more stable. It's a great car, and I plan on holding onto mine for a long time.
Civic Alternative
Brian Burchanowski, 08/22/2006
2002 Mazda Protege LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Bought this car used in Jan 06 with 26,000 miles. This car is a bargain compared to the Civic--you get the same quality and reliability without paying for the name! Plus, the Protege has a 2.0L instead of a Civic's 1.8. My car has the five speed and acceleration is excellent for an economy car. The engine is peppy and revs freely, with a satisfying exhaust note. The car is fun to drive and is easy throw around back roads. Steering feedback and braking are also excellent (it might be worth splurging on the ES to get rear disks though). As for reliability, between the previous owner and myself the car has only ever needed oil changes and one set of rotors and pads.
Sad It's Gone
Ryan, 06/02/2009
2002 Mazda Protege LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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As my first car, my 02 Protege was everything I could have hoped for. It had good handling, brakes, and was comfortable to drive on my trips back and forth to college. It was reliable and ran good for 90,000 miles. After only having it for 2 years, an unlicensed driver hit my side and totaled my car and only got 5,000 dollars for my it which is way less than what the car was worth to me. I since have gotten a Mazda6 which is okay but different, but while looking at other cars and the Protege really was great compared to everything else I test drove.