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Excellent Bang for the Buck!
yfrnaks, 11/24/2008
2002 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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This is the most trouble-free car I have ever driven. I currently have 131,000 miles on it and have only gone in for maintenance and one repair. In addition, the shop mechanics have never found anything that would need repair. Only repair: Replace EGR valve ($370 Seattle, non- dealership). Driving: Drives terrible in the snow, even with Michelin X-Ice tires and traveling well below 25 mph. If driven faster than that, you can expect the car to slide two school bus lengths when braking. Rain, car slips a lot too.
MP5 Rules
ominous1121, 05/25/2002
2002 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Fast, fun to drive car. Real zoom zoom for the money. Very stable, rigid, manual transmition is superior. Supention has no competition.
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Definately a pleaser in it's class.
Sonata, 05/25/2002
2002 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Over a great car. What sold me on the car was the handling. I couldn't lose control on a curve if I tried. It was amazing! This was my first 4 cyl car so the 2.0 was adequate but with a few passengers it becomes a bit sluggish. Otherwise a very responsive and enjoyable to drive. I commute 250 miles per day and always get at leat 2 miles to the gallon of gas. Even at 'elevated' speed levels ;)
Practically Fun
Morgan Andriulli, 05/09/2002
2002 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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It's amazing how adding a hatch and some spoilers turned the unnoticed Protege' into a real looker. Men, women, kids (and insects) all tend to like my Yellow P5. Athletic handling and adequate power match the racy looks. It handles like my '90 Miata, but can haul a lawn mower. It seems that Mazsa build cars with all the reliability and three times the character of Honda and Toyota. Nobody ever asked me about my Corolla at the gas pump. I kind of want some more power and taller gearing. Everything seems to fit and complement each other just so. I am afraid to upset the balance trying to mess with a good thing. Maybe I will grow up and graduate to the new 6 in a few years. Nah!
PR5 a great buy
TeeGee22, 05/27/2002
2002 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Just bought the PR5 and it's great to drive. Very tight and holds the road extremely well. The power is fine unless maybe you want to race. The 5 speed shifts smooth and easy. Can't beat the 4 wheel dics either. Paid $15,540.00 out the door. Only extra's were mats, cargo net, and perimeter shock sensor alarm. Best buy for the money.... looked all the rest... honda, toyota, kia, etc.....