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definitely a fun car to drive
av, 07/22/2009
2002 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Almost bought one in 2002. It was a toss up between a loaded Civic VS Protege5. Ended up with the Civic simply because I was able to get a better deal. I finally bought one recently because I found a good deal. Pros: Fun car - excellent handling and braking Reliable Looks great Cons: Overall quality isn't great *Interior feels cheap (it's a regular protege underneath the shiny stuff) *Interior ergonomics is almost non- existent *Motor mounts are poor quality *Poor rust protection *Horrible paint quality (some colors were single stage paint) *Whiny motor
2002 Mazda Protege5
Susieq, 01/17/2009
2002 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've owned this car since 2003. So far no major work. Just oil and tune up and I have 196500 on it. Love that car and the way it drove. I say drove because the guy I was dating totaled it out. I'm now looking for another car. Hoping to get one just like it. But I did have trouble with the headlights having to be replaced pretty frequently. I would recommend this car to young and old. It's fun and reliable.
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It doesn't get much better than this
Johnny Five, 11/08/2006
2002 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought it from the original owner with 52000 miles; have added 3000. 5-speed manual rocks! Have not had any problems so far....and it's more than 4 years old. I really love this car. It's "pimped up" without looking like a teenage car. It won't win any races, but it's still fast or at least feels fast. I've yet to feel a need for more power! Cornering is fantastic, ride quality is great (I enjoy feeling road bumps gently but not harshly). This is for folks like to "feel" their car. The Protege5 balances sportiness and comfort perfectly....you feel the engine and road bumps pleasantly but never uncomfortably. I couldn't be happier with my PR5!
no complaints here.....
darthmedic, 07/28/2006
2002 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Almost bought a Honda Civic, but being a tall guy I didn't exactly fit. I like the Protege 5 much better, driving style and handling are much more user friendly than the Civic. The shifting is simple, and the drive is smooth. Engine seems to rev at high rpm's over 70 mph in 5th gear, but it doesn't even come close to the red line. Just drove in rain today, and it was a carefree drive.
Great Little Car
Jack, 06/23/2009
2002 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Brought Mazda new and have never regretted it. Fun to drive and a sporty look even after 7 years - I think Mazda made a mistake with the new Protege's - my Progete5 looks better then the new updated versions. Price and reliability are first rate, with good gas mileage and great interior room. Only thing I've replaced are the low profile tires - went up to 205 from 195 - does not change look and tires don't wear out - 195 are expensive to replace and don't wear well and are hard to find.