Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Oh this is nice...and fun! - 2003 Mazda Protege
  By A Hondaguy - December 24 - 2:00 am

  I had always driven Hondas until the year end incentives led me to look at a Mazda. I have owned Preludes, and driven Civics, and my wife and I tested a Focus. The Protoge had better interior quality than the Ford, and more pep than a Civic. After test driving the car and comparing cost and features my wife and I both agreed on the Mazda. I love the the standard features of the LX. Throw on a spoiler, add the moonroof and 6cd package and it was a great deal for just over 13k out the door.

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  Just Luv it - 2003 Mazda Protege
  By rpbrick - December 5 - 2:00 am

  Had the car for about 3-wks now and already have 1300 miles on it. Build quality is top notch w/no rattles or loose things to complain about. Engine is quit willing and quiet also. I got this car w/6-cd package and moonroof and just love the sound & sky. Trans is nice and smooth (5-spd) and ride is also great (firm, yet well controlled). Many compliments from my carpool buddies. Would highly recommend!

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  Mazda comes with a few surprises - 2003 Mazda Protege
  By mediterrenean - November 24 - 10:00 am

  Good deal at its price. Acceleration is ok but the inside ergonomics is one of the best I have seen across compact cars. The exterior paint is so thin that it chips away surprisingly fast. If your bumber touches another surface, get ready to see black streaks on it. Both driver and passanger door rubber seals came off and ripped apart after a year. May be it is because of how weather in CA. However, that is totally unacceptable. The dealer agreed to fix it under warranty, luckily. Make sure you show them exactly what is needed, because they do not check the car on your behalf and offer service.

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  perfect - 2003 Mazda Protege
  By apl - November 18 - 10:00 am

  My Mazda is perfect. I had the model of 1988 and I bought it second hand in 1995. I travell 100.000kms and I sold it in 2002. My new mazda is the best car i have ever.

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  bad ass - 2003 Mazda Protege
  By charay02 - August 22 - 5:23 am

  for the price i bought my protege for its a nice car. the interior is wonderful. it handles like a miata

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  ZOOM ZOOM - 2003 Mazda Protege
  By RBOB24 - August 2 - 10:00 am

  FUN TO DRIVE, THIS CAR HANDLES LIKE A SPORTS CAR. ITS QUICK OFF THE LINE AND ACCELERATES VERY SMOOTHLY. THE GAS MILEAGE IS GOOD, AND THE FIT AND FINISH IS SUPER.

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  protege es - 2003 Mazda Protege
  By toddla - May 25 - 2:00 am

  After owning this car for 3 months, I can say I fall into the majority of owners posted here.I paid 14200 for an ES, 6cd/moonroof including rebate. The car is fun to drive, low on power, but I get 30mpg weekly driving steady 50/55 mph to and from work. Hello Mazda, build the protegespeed for the masses. Hands down styling beats Honda/Toyota etc.

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  A 4-door Miata with Mercedes Quality - 2003 Mazda Protege
  By Creek Car Guy - May 4 - 2:00 am

  This is my fifth Protege (counting my 323GT). I wish I still owned ALL of my Proteges. This car has the fit and finish equal to the new Mercedes I have also owned. I use this car as a "sports car" for kayaking and camping trips, so it is my "escape" vehicle. I have used some of my previoius ones as my main commuter car with excellent results as well.

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  Happy owner - 2003 Mazda Protege
  By vroom vroom vroom - November 5 - 10:16 pm

  I have had my Protege for almost two years now and it was been a joy to drive to work. It handles well for an economy car and has a surprising amount of room for my wife, two kids and my black lab. The 5-speed is smooth and precise. Steering has nice feel.

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  ES Rocks - 2003 Mazda Protege
  By Smoke286 - August 6 - 10:00 am

  This car is sweet, so much fun to drive