Used 2003 Mazda Protege5 Consumer Reviews
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You get what you pay for.
jackson5, 04/26/2003
2003 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Although my Protege5 looks sporty the vehicle itself is more of a practical reliable car. Handling is excellent, but with a 130 hp engine performance is only decent. As a driver the car is a delight to be in, but as a passenger?... not so much! Passengers tend to get nauseous, because the car grabs the road too well. I'm not an aggressive driver either. Good protection from wind noise, but road noise gets excessive above 60mph. Don't get me wrong, I love this car ... for the money.
i love it!
sterster, 04/27/2003
2003 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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i think its a fantastic car. it looks great and i get nothing but complements. the manual is responsive and the steering has gotten me out of several situations with ease.
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Still Fun
laferno, 10/10/2003
2003 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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When I first looked at this car I thought that it was a neat little car, but then I drove it and was pleasently suprised at the performance, cargo room, and comfort that this little big car offered. The car I had before this was a 97 Camaro Z28 with some mods and I was still impressed by the handeling of this little car and all of the stuff you get for a basic model.
One of the best
Mazda Fan, 08/30/2007
2003 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I've owned 6 Mazdas (2 626s, 2 MPVs, Millenia, and this Protege) this is the most fun to drive so far. I loved my Millenia, but I missed having a 5-speed, so I traded it in on the Protege. This car, like all Mazdas, has been very reliable. It is fun to drive and it handles very well. I've had 2 other verisons of the 2.0L engine. It is an excellent engine and the one in this Protege is the most powerful so far. My son has the same engine in his Ford Escort. It's no match for the power mine produces.
MP5 enthusist
eddie, 08/23/2008
2003 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this car in March of 2003, as of today I have approx. 115,000 miles. I've gone through three sets of tires, new brakes and rotors, new radiator, timing belt, and one tranny flush. This car is awesome. Before this car, I owned the Mazda 626, so I was already hooked on Mazdas. The first year and a half, I would always take my car to the dealership to be serviced, but the cost got so high, I started doing all of the easy maintenance myself. That kept the cost of owning this car really low! All in all this car has held up and I love it till this day!