Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Fun, safe car---saved my life! - 1999 Mazda Protege
  By ZackieLibro - July 23 - 10:00 am

  I bought my 99 Mazda Protege LX used in July of 2003. 3 weeks later, I had a horrible accident with it. The car was totalled, but I walked out with only bruised ribs. The seat belts, air bags, & crumple zones worked great! The cops said they couldnt believe I wasnt badly injured, given how severe the accident was. I loved my 99 Protege. It still drove great at 70K miles. I loved the car so much that I bought a used 2000 Protege to replace it. This is a great little car!

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  glad i baught this car! - 1999 Mazda Protege
  By mazdafan - April 27 - 4:03 am

  I bought a new protege in 99, the car has always been really trustworthy! The car really hasnt had any real problems besides normal maint (alternator, oil changes, brakes etc.) I have always kept up maint on this car and has allowed this car to still run just like it did when I drove it off the lot even after 311,000 miles! I have never had to do any Major engine or trans work on this car and still trust it enough to make 3 400 mile trips a week! On the highway it gets about 35-40 mpg and citywise mid20s to lower 30s! One complaint is that the cupholders are to small and are placed too close to the dash and shifter. Also long trips the seats can get uncomfortable! But great car and value!

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  protege - 1999 Mazda Protege
  By manda - April 5 - 10:00 am

  I love my Protege

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  Best car Ive ever had - 1999 Mazda Protege
  By tamonet - December 13 - 10:00 am

  Bought it new in 2000, only repairs have been new brakes, alternator, battery and rocker arm. Ive only put 90,000 miles on it, luckily, but it just keeps on running. Gas mileage has consistently been 27-28. Its a little loud on the freeway, but not bad for an inexpensive small car. Only disappointment has been the radio.

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  Great Value - 1999 Mazda Protege
  By JMac - November 14 - 2:00 am

  Real supprised with the performance of this car. Gas milage as high as 38 mpg. Very good car for in town running around, not real comfortable on the highway and some road noise. No problems thus far...

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  great economy car - 1999 Mazda Protege
  By anony - February 1 - 10:00 am

  Been using the car for 3 1/2 years, no maintenance charges at all except the usual oil changes, and a battery that was was replaced recently. Performance is very good to go.

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  Better than a Civic - 1999 Mazda Protege
  By JessieM - December 2 - 2:00 am

  Got this car in 01. Build quality and reliability have been top notch. Acceleration is lacking by most standards. This car however dose make up for that. From baseline to ES you wont find *any* front wheel drive car more manuverable through corners, quicker through a slalom, and all around sure footed. All with the stock chassie, tires, shocks, springs and sway bars. Due to the stiff chassie, bumps are not always subtle; depending on the bump. As Car and Driver says about the Protege. Its an average for passangers. Its great for drivers...

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  Good Car - 1999 Mazda Protege
  By cs2ba - September 7 - 2:00 am

  I bought my protege in April of 2001 with 30,000 now it has 78,000 miles. I have racked the miles up fast but I have to say the car has ran great. I only had one problem with the car at about 45,000 and that is a seal when out on the trans. and all the fluid leaked out. I have also changed the oil every 3,000. It was fixed by mazda and the car is running great. I would have to say that I would buy another Mazda.

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  damn good car - 1999 Mazda Protege
  By hi ther - February 20 - 2:00 am

  best car i have ever owned

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  a WONDERFUL car to own - 1999 Mazda Protege
  By jonette rorigas - February 20 - 2:00 am

  most wonderful car i have ever own i would buy nothing but this ever again