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Used 2002 Mazda Protege Sedan Consumer Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Replacement for my 2001 Nissan Sentra

kim, 10/05/2002
2002 Mazda Protege ES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have a ES fully loaded and really love everything about this car. I liked my Sentra but this car has got it beat (looks, ride, handling). I was originally looking at the Honda Civic but after driving the Mazda - there is no comparison. The 3 year 50,000 mile warranty and price is better too.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

2002 Mazda Protege ES Automatic

nealnick, 04/10/2002
2002 Mazda Protege ES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We were in search of a 4 door, compact car with an automatic for a reasonable price. When we drove the ES, we were very impressed. The car drove like a much more expensive car and had very good steering and road feel. Decent automatic with smooth shifts. Good brakes. Interior very nice. 1% over invoice pricing and a $1500 Mazda rebate sealed the deal for us.

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5 out of 5 stars

mazda ES protege

xteban, 04/29/2009
2002 Mazda Protege ES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I just bought this car yesterday, I was a big Honda fan that was all I had, but after 3 times that my cars being stolen I had to make a change and really the Mazda is a great car, soft ride compare to my 2000 civic ex, I love all the little details of this car, it's well worth buying this car!!!

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4 out of 5 stars

mazda has a winner

mazman, 08/02/2002
2002 Mazda Protege DX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

my mazda dx protege kicks it, a nice little car that handles really nice. only time will tell if it's going to be reliable. I heard of some engine viberations when cold but nothing else negative. if any one has more information please let me know. I have an auto and it does alright.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

2002 Protege ES

MDLockard, 08/17/2002
2002 Mazda Protege ES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought my Protege to replace my aging 94 Escort GT. I have nothing but praise for the vechicle. The handling is superb especially with 4 wheel discs and 16 inch wheels on the ES. My only complaint is lack of power which can easily be fixed with some light mods (air filter and exhaust). I'm also planning to install a strut tower bar with some stiffer springs and new shocks. For 15 grand it's the best car on the market.

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