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One good car - 2002 Mazda Protege5
By musicman - July 13 - 10:00 amThis is one fun to drive car. It handles very well and looks great. Its very good on gas and has shown to be very capable of handling a wide veriity of loads. I used to drive a Honda Civic Si and this is more of a family car. The Honda was a great car, but so far the Mazda has proved to be more useful and as reliable.
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i ve fallen in luv with this car - 2002 Mazda Protege5
By pr5rox - July 13 - 10:00 amgotta love sport tuned suspension,, nice braking , good acceleration considering its a wagon, 130 hp 2.0 dohc engine feels like it got enuff power to deliver for me yet its got low gas /mileage ,, the same engine is used for tribute th mazda suv dx model) and i like that th power packages and lots o other goodies come in standard. plus i ve got best deal which i m paying like only 450 dollars above the invoice price with like 4 options plu 0% apr and 0 money down or 48 months yeah^^
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Fun, quirky hatch - 2002 Mazda Protege5
By threeer - June 9 - 2:00 amLove the way this car handles the twisties! Its always cool to lift the hood and see the strut brace. Continue to be impressed with the room inside. Layout is logical. On the down side, disappointed in the gas mileage, as well as long-term driving comfort. Its very busy at higher speeds, and tends to drone on.
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One recurring problem - 2002 Mazda Protege5
By Peter R. - April 30 - 5:33 amI was initially happy with the car. The handling was superb and it suited my needs. However the odd size tires 195/55 16 are hard to find and expensive. The worst part has been the brakes. The left rear caliper siezed after 18 months and was fixed under warranty. I have had the same problem occur two more times in 7 years of ownership. I have replaced the rear rotors twice and the rear calipers once in 80,000. Plus 2 sets of pads and a rebuild of the the seized caliper twice. This is an unacceptable issue in my mind. My benchmark is my 1994 corolla that had zero problems in 120,000 miles.
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Love It To Death! - 2002 Mazda Protege5
By NewMazdaFan - April 25 - 10:00 amI initially purchased a PT Cruiser near the end of January, but I always had a nagging feeling that I shouldve given the P5 another shot. Not even 2 months after I purchased the Cruiser, the P5 got another shot, and in my mind, it blew the PT away! I traded on the spot and Ive never looked back! The P5 is a great car, no doubt about it. Many people seem to the think that the stereo leaves something to be desired, but I find it to be quite adequate. The interior and exterior are very attractive. Every time I get out I always take a look back just to admire its good looks! Unlike with the PT, Im looking forward to the next 71 months, hopefully they wont seem so long!
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Still Zooming! - 2002 Mazda Protege5
By DT - April 2 - 3:13 amI had driven 10 company cars over the years, and when it finally came time to purchase one myself, I chose the MP5. I had one in 2002 when it was new, and loved it. Have driven Volvo XC70, Cadillac SRX, Ford Freestyle, Focus, Mazda6, Matrix, Fusion and this car beats them all. Outstanding handling, 4 wheel disc brakes, its a blast to drive. This car always puts a smile on my face. My wife loves it because Im like a teenager when theres an errand to be run - I love driving this car! Its stylish, and since it was only sold in the US for 2 years, it stands out without being seen everywhere.
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9,000 miles of Zoom - 2002 Mazda Protege5
By sh8pshftr - March 29 - 3:03 pmI bought this car in late September and broke it in on a 2,000 mile cross-country move. It was the most enjoyable "road trip" experience EVER, the cargo space was great, and the roof rack came in very handy. Acceleration. braking, and gas mileage were great even in the mountains with the car loaded down. It was also great knowing that I was automatically covered by Mazdas roadside assistance program, even though Ive never needed to use it. Im at 9,000 miles now and have had no problems.
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Sporty Station Wagon - 2002 Mazda Protege5
By SunPatch - March 13 - 2:00 amWhen looking for a new car my husband still wanted something fun and sporty, me being more practical wanted something more family oriented for our new infant son. Then my husband introuduced me to the MP5, its perfect! Its fun and sporty... our vivid yellow MP5 is really an attention getter and doesnt feel anything like a practical family car, but with 4 doors and a roomy back seat its the perfect combination of fun and practicality. Our only complaint is the power but if you take it out of overdrive it gets a little more power for in town driving. This car is a must buy in addition to being fun and practical the price is great!
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all i have to say is wow - 2002 Mazda Protege5
By i got it first - March 7 - 10:00 amwow is this a car it is great in every not too fast to get in trouble with but fast enough to feel young i love this car my wife loves this car my neighbors love this car it handles like a sport car gas mileage of a economy car room enough for 5 and a large trunk area it is absolutley great. also thumbs up to putnam mazda in burlingame ca you guys are the best my salesman nick really knows his stuff and really sold me on the car i wasnt even in the market to buy i was helping a friend well we both bought one and were both overwelmingly pleased with our cars
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An Excellent Choice for The Perfect Car - 2002 Mazda Protege5
By Corey L - March 2 - 10:00 amI personally feel that this is the car to have. I traded in my 2001 civic with 43,000 miles on it. Anyone with a new civic should get RID of it, they are GARBAGE, my tranny went at 26,000 miles. Wheel bearings went at 35,000 miles. If you have a new civic, trade it in for this car, trust me!! The P5 is such a smooth ride, sporty look, great handling, quiet on the inside, fun to drive, especially with the sport mode tranny, and the perfect car for just about anyone.
