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Used 2003 Mazda Protege5 Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

great car

tony s nazir, 01/06/2003
2003 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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look good and handling is excelent. good price for car.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

I LOVE MY MAZDA PROTEGE 5!

Phatgirl254, 08/20/2008
2003 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought my car brand spanking new on November 12, 2003. I looked at the car without even test driving it and bought it. The color is what reeled me in! It is now August 2008 and I have not had ONE SINGLE PROBLEM out of my car. The only parts that I've replaced on my car are the front headlight bulbs and the tires! Still as the original brakes, clutch, transmission, radiator, etc. It's so much fun to drive and I have absolutely no problems making quick maneuvers in and out of traffic. This is my second Mazda and I'm a customer for life!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

back killer

alakeperson, 11/16/2002
2003 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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great handling, reliable, everything works well, people always with compliments on car appearance/looks, had problem with a/c blower, dealer repaired it but disorganized bad service, long waits

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Best sport-compact wagon available

magicjnkie, 11/19/2002
2003 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Simply all out FUN TO DRIVE!! I sampled each of the comparable vehicles:PT Cruiser, Focus & the Matrix/Vibe twins...taking each for an extended test drive...then I made my choice... The Mazda may be just a touch short on power...but the 130 HP it does provide comes on strong & willing & SMOOTH...The steering is absolutely the high point...just point & go...response from the wheel is accurate & firm. The suspension is tight & grippy..this car was made for cornering! What about the price? Mine came loaded with sunroof, chrome alloys & the compass/self dimming mirror.. all for $16,200...try getting all this in a Matrix!!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

bad azz

penguin, 11/21/2002
2003 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I have had my car a little over 3 months. I bought my Protege5 out of nessecity. My car was biting the dust rapidly. As soon as I test drove the Mazda I knew the car was mine. My car has had no problems, and the ads saying that the Protege5 was fun to drive was no lie. In short...I love my car.

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