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P5 in Silver
Kevin Sullivan, 04/03/2002
2002 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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This review is for a P5 with no options (which is strange, seeing as how it is loaded with amenities already). About the only thing this car is small on is the effort to drive it! I have only had it for one tank of gas, but have found it an extreme pleasure to drive. The storage capacity is great (about three weeks of groceries for a family of four). I am a little disappointed in the amount of noise that enters the cabin. I also promptly removed the luggage rack to reduce wind noise at speed. The stereo is easy to operate and has great sound. Shifting through the gears is nearly effortless. And, for a little car, the get-up-and-go is wonderful.
Great Looking and FUN!
westports94, 04/09/2002
2002 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I've only had it a day, but this car is FUN! The P5 should be gaining in popularity since others, besides the 20- somethings to which it's being marketed, are starting to discover it: hatchbacks are practical at any age. I gave up on my 1988 Civic hatch that I loved. I missed it, but not anymore. P5 is definitely an upgrade in handling, hp, looks, goodies. A sportyish ride, but reasonablely tame. Mostly it just feels like it wants to go, and begs to take corners. A short test drive did it for me. Compared to Acura RSX, which was too sporty for me (too low, no adult-height back seat), the P5 is more fun for thousands less. Looks GREAT, gets peoples' attention... a test drive makes the sale.
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Follow up review
mustangleader, 07/28/2008
2002 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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After another 18,000 miles since last August when I wrote a review. Car is very reliable and keeps on going. If power is your concern, do modifications as I said in my first review. The cost is nominal and cost effective. Never felt the car was underpowered due to it's power band at low rmp, but if you modified as I did, you'll have performance, comfort, economy of an everyday go-kart car in high gas mkt.
Best choice
mazdagirl, 05/09/2002
2002 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I love my Protege5. I spend alot of time in my car and these seats have to be the most comfortable of any vehicle I've driven! The 5-speed is FUN and the car handles great. I couldn't ask for anything better at this price.
Better than the matrix and vibe
anonymous, 05/30/2002
2002 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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After test driving the protege5 (5- speed manual), pontiac vibe (manual), and toyota matrix (automatic), I decided to purchase the protege5 for many of the same reasons that the editors of Car and Driver (June issue) rated the vehicle best in its class. The protege5 handles, brakes, and rides better. It has more usable torque and is more fun to drive. The protege5 is more comfortable and more attractive. It has excellent fit-and-finish and was recommended in the annual auto issue of Consumers Report because of the excellent reliability of the protege line.