Used 2003 Mazda Protege Consumer Reviews
Used Protege for sale
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.
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- LX SedanMSRP: $3,2002,530 mi away
Great Car for the Money
alloway70, 09/05/2003
2003 Mazda Protege ES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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After reading some of the less than steller reviews...I haven't had one problem with my car which is now approaching 2 years old. It has been a great car on long and short trips. I can always use more power, but the car performs quite well and better than other comparible cars. The best thing about the car is that all the "clones" drive honda's and toyota's and I have something more distinctive. I've had my car modified and even the mechanic (who normally modifies honda's) said he didn't realize the Protege's interior was so nice. Take that honda.
Mazda Protege LX 2.0 2003
Joey pep, 06/19/2007
2003 Mazda Protege LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I was interested in the Protege with the 2.0 engine because of its incredible reliability and performance, but it has a very nice complex style for a car this size. I suggest this car if you hesitate between a Honda Civic, a Protege 2.0 and a Nissan Sentra. And for young drivers, the insurance is pretty low compared to other vehicles. In the 5 spd manual, unlike other cars in that class, you still feel the torque in 3rd and 4th. The LX model is very comfy. And for the admirers of audio systems, don't underestimate the Protege's. I plan on keeping it stock because I love it so much.
I wish I hadn't bought the Protege!
japan76, 12/12/2002
2003 Mazda Protege LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Since day one, I have had nothing but problems with my Protege. A wheel bearing was the first problem as I drove the car off the lot the day I picked it up. I went a mile before I turned around back to the dealership. In the shop for two days waiting for a part. A month later, my interior lights stayed on even when the engine was turned off. Spent one week at the selling dealership to rewire car. Last month it was the oil leak of oil leaks. Seal had to be replaced. That's it, now I am going to force the dealership to buy the lemon back. Have contacted an attorney that handles problems of this nature.