Used 2003 Mazda Protege Consumer Reviews
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Don't buy this car whatever you do.
Harry B., 01/14/2003
2003 Mazda Protege ES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 3 people found this review helpful
The suspension is horrendous and the ride nauseating on anything other than perfectly smooth roads.The Protege' requires a double dose of Drammamine to avoid the use of a barf-bag enroute. You literally will find it difficult to change radio stations or take a sip from a beverage because of the pulsating and shakey ride. Both the dealership and my own personal mechanic told me there is nothing wrong with the car it just has the suspension tuned this way. I will trade mine in as soon as I can and even though I will loose a lot of money it will be well worth it to get rid of the bouncemobile.
Nice looking car but some major problems
LUKISS, 07/23/2009
2003 Mazda Protege LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought the LX 2.0 in 2007 with 60,000 K's on it. About 8 months later, anytime it rainied either overnight or in the day the car was parked, when I started up the car it would shake and sputter then the engine light would flash and then stay on. Oh and the big hit was when the transmission went on the car from a worn seal that probably costs .25 cents, it ended up costing me $2000.00 to get fixed and this was in April 2009 with about 98,000 kms on it. A friend has a Mazda Tribute and was having the same problems when it rains, it shakes and sputters. NEVER WILL I BUY A MAZDA PRODUCT AGAIN
Great Car, Great Price
Luv my Protege, 09/13/2003
2003 Mazda Protege ES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I didn't know much about Mazdas until i test drove the Protege. My wife and I loved the car! It felt solid on the road, and the brakes were very smooth. The engine needs a little more snap, but the gas mileage is great. I would certainly suggest one of these cars to a friend.