Used 2003 Mazda Protege Consumer Reviews
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HUGO, 04/22/2003
2003 Mazda Protege LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I Just bought this car 3 weeks ago and already put 1500 miles on it by just driving the backroads.
Little car with BIG attitude
Mazda Forever, 05/31/2008
2003 Mazda Protege LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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My Protege is the best little car anyone can have. It is great on fuel. It attracts a lot of attention because of the style and mainly the color because it is Laser Blue Mica. I get offers to buy my car even though it is not for sale. I like the way it rides except for the road noise. I think that has to do with the low profile tire on my car.
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Excellent sedan
RK, 02/13/2009
2003 Mazda Protege ES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Bought the car new, 5 speed trans. running fine, going on its 6th year. I have driven it across country three times and have had no issues. Always changed oil between 4k-5k use synthetic. With clean air filter on the highway I've gotten 32 MPG. Control is tight and a blast to drive on good roads. Suspension may be to stiff for some on bumpy roads. Very happy with interior, sunroof and 6 CD deck (all work fine). Also like the red interior lights (good on the eyes.
Transmission failed
t2k, 07/20/2007
2003 Mazda Protege LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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The transmission started growling as the warranty expired. Front wheel bearings seized up. Had to replace brake rotors due to rust. Too many problems in its young life. Traded it in on a Mazda6.
Good car
Zukkini, 11/02/2002
2003 Mazda Protege DX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Good car, handles great, acceleration good. Great exterior style, crisp shifting on the 5 spd. From my previous Mazda (GLC, 85, 200 k) I would expect great reliability and no rusting. Hower, the cons are a/ 160 treadware rating on the tires (that is bad!) b/the front disk brake is held by the hub nut so for replacement the bearing assebly will have to be pulled; c/ difficult access to oil filter; d/ did not like the dimples on the steering wheel/shift lever e/ no head rest on back seats f/ the front wheel rims were bent on my model which gave shimming on the steering.