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Used 2002 Mazda Protege Sedan Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

GREEAAT CAR!!

gerry, 11/14/2009
2002 Mazda Protege ES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Just purchased 10/09. In beautiful condition. Well kept..runs,looks great. absolutely no problems. What a kick to drive. Has 200000 miles and runs like 20000 miles. Have a Sebring Conv,Chrysler T&C,Lincoln,and a Buick, and I would rather drive the Protege. Looking for another one.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best car ever

Ken walker, 04/12/2017
2002 Mazda Protege LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

It's the best car to drive its very dependable

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4.88 out of 5 stars

164,000 and going strong

Deb, 11/27/2009
2002 Mazda Protege LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

My protege has been very reliable. I have kept up with changing the oil every 3000 miles and change the other fluids as scheduled. When I first purchased the car, I'd crank the engine and couldn't hear it running. Now many miles later, I can hear just a small purr. I've had no transmission problems and no problems that have left me stranded. I'm hoping this car will last til over 200k and then I'm buying another Mazda.

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5 out of 5 stars

Quick Study

markbt73, 09/20/2002
2002 Mazda Protege DX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Zoom-Zoom, indeed. I've only had it for a month, and I love it already. The new car smell is gone, it's badly in need of a wash, due for an oil change, and what I'm left with is an all-around terrific car. It just does everything well, whatever I want it to do, whenever I want to do it. I'm glad they decided to use the 2 liter engine in all models this year; it makes my humble DX as quick and fun as the more expensive versions. Mine is a 5-speed, which I recommend. Seating and visibility are great, ride is a bit stiff, but boy, does it handle.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Not for the over 50 drivers

elymae, 04/02/2002
2002 Mazda Protege LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

If you're looking for a lot of zoom, zoom, the 2002 Mazda Protege' is the car for you. Excellent performance, sharp on turns, fast and sporty. Roomy interior with plenty of leg room, however, the seats are too hard and not very comfortable, and the suspension is too tight, making for a very uncomfortable ride. If you don't mind a rough ride, this sports car is a good choice in the mid priced compact sedans.

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