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Used 2003 Mazda Protege5 Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Fun, Fun, Fun

silverstreak, 12/13/2002
2003 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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The choice was between the Protege5 and the Matrix/Vibe. The PR5 has sportier looks and performance. Exterior styling not as radical as the Matrix/Vibe. I wanted a carpeted cargo area. Interior cloth looks like brushed suede and looks classy. This car seems to appeal to all ages, from the middle aged to teens that like to customize their cars. I find myself volunteering to bring my kids places and run errands just to drive it more. Zoom Zoom!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Love the Zoom Zoom

Toastboy, 08/08/2003
2003 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Just bought it, so far it handles the canyons here in beverly hills awesomely. I love it.

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5 out of 5 stars

Mazda Convert

Riverwoman, 08/11/2003
2003 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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This is my first Mazda and I have been pleasantly surprised with my driving experience.I wanted a car that was both a workhorse and a stylish eye-catcher. The Protege5 wears both hats really well. People tend to give me that envious look at stoplights. The P5 has the appearance of a more expensive crossover yet it is economical and eco- conscious. It has some excellent features including a well-designed cabin that offers excellent driving vision; a well-designed keyless entry and alarm system--much better than most. I am totally won over by this car and the P5 has been a great driving experience for the past 4-months.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

What a bargain!

Climbhi, 12/18/2002
2003 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Incredible brakes and handling. The tiptronic transmission makes an otherwise so-so 4 speed automatic more than tolerable. The car is built incredibly well. Fit and finish are Lexus quality. Interior driver controls are excellent, ride is smooth and communcative, outward vision excellent. Talk about a car that is easy to drive. It provides a sense of sureness.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

More 4 your Money

ib1netmon, 08/21/2003
2003 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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After exhaustive shopping on features and performance, we bought the Protege5, and it is a great little car - compare to the Matrix base - same HP, but the 130 on the Protege is a lot snappier despite the numbers, 4 wheel disks, and 16 inch wheels. I got this car for more than $4000 less than the Toyota dealer offered me on the Matrix! (including $2200 rebate from Mazda, but who cares WHY it is cheaper). Let's not even go into the ridiculous prices on the Subaru's. You can't touch this much car for that kind of money anywhere else!

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