Used 2002 Mazda Protege Consumer Reviews
Used Protege for sale
I Recommend the 5sp Man DX
Marty, 05/30/2002
2002 Mazda Protege DX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Got this car for $12K after factory rebate and negociations(A/C and CD included). Fun to drive. Good fuel economy. Makes my wifes 97 Altima seem sluggish. Brakes are very good. Handling is very good and gives a real sense of confidence. Takes a few weeks to become accustom to the stiff shocks. Seats are comfortable but seem to be of cheap build quality. Mazda appears to have great customer support.
Style, Reliability, Fun at a GREAT Price
Nolan Ryan, 01/19/2003
2002 Mazda Protege LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I was looking for a car that would offer me reliabilty, a little excitement, and a few toys at an excellent price. I researched and drove them all (Hyundai, Ford, Chevy, Nissan, etc.) and no one (in the under $15K category) could touch the Mazda Protege. Check the magazines, surf the web, but most importantly, take one for a test drive! You're bound to draw the same conclusion and you won't be disappointed. I got a 2002 LX (manual) with sunroof, alloy wheels, and stadard CD player for $12,200! It handles like an expensive sports car and brakes quick and sure. I am so impressed with Mazda, that when our minivan is ready for trade in, I'm going with the MPV.
Great car!
AKnight, 11/26/2002
2002 Mazda Protege LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Have put 2000 miles on it the first month I've had it - fun to drive and great highway gas mileage. And to think I almost bought a Neon - so glad I didn't.
Great to feel young again.
MMTech1, 12/04/2002
2002 Mazda Protege LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I love the car. Test drove alot of cars before buying this one. Have the 2002 LX 5 speed. Was driving a Jeep SUV and switched to the mazda and now I feel like I'm in High School again. Took a 5 hour drive down the coast line for a week end trip and had blast. My wife said if she new it would shave 20 years off my life she would have got me one a long time ago.
5 speed zip
stude30, 06/18/2003
2002 Mazda Protege LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I was at the dealer too look into purchasing a PT Cruiser. The maroon Protege was sitting on the showroom floor with a spoiler and regular wheels (not aluminum). It was a left over with all options except the wheels,sunroof and automatic. I drove the car and bought it as it handled fantatastically and had much more zip than a PT Crusier. My wife and I both love a manual trans. The gas mileage is around 28.7 in combined driving. The 130 HP four could use maybe 10-15 more horses as you have too wind it up to keep up with traffic from a light.