Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Great car! - 2003 Mazda Protege
  By TRENT - January 1 - 12:43 am

  Test drove other vehicles before i purchased the Protege. Civic, Neon, Corolla, Focus. Was hooked when i drove the Protege. Hugged the road and had plenty of pep. Great on long trips, will drive all day and all night

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  Great Car, Great Price - 2003 Mazda Protege
  By Denver Dude - December 22 - 10:00 am

  Into my third week with the car, and Im still honeymooning. What an excellent automobile! It has decent acceleration, but in the first 800 miles I averaged an unbeatable 32 mpg. Also, Im 64", and the car has enough headroom, esp. with the sunroof option. I also love that option packages are reasonably priced ($690 for Moonroof/6-CD, $490 for ABS and Side-Airbags). I bought the LX model from McDonald Automotive in Centennial, CO. Ive been happy so far with the precise manny tranny (five-speed). The dealer was wonderful, the car is great, what a terrific few weeks it has been. I hope the rest of my experience with the car is as much fun.

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  Great Car, Great Price - 2003 Mazda Protege
  By Luv my Protege - December 15 - 10:00 am

  I didnt know much about Mazdas until i test drove the Protege. My wife and I loved the car! It felt solid on the road, and the brakes were very smooth. The engine needs a little more snap, but the gas mileage is great. I would certainly suggest one of these cars to a friend.

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  The 2003 Mazda Protege is wonderful - 2003 Mazda Protege
  By Steve Ragan - December 1 - 10:46 am

  The 03 Protege DX is beautifully designed inside and out. There is plenty of space inside for CDs and other things you need within arms reach. Both doors have ample side pockets for ice scrapers, etc. Driving it is pure joy. I have a manual, and there is plenty of get up and go on the highway as well in town. The ride is smooth and quiet. It is very spacious inside.There is plenty of trunk space. It has much more room than a Sentra and other cars that fall into this sedan category. And, it is less expensive than other sedans in this category. I have had it since new, and have not had one problem.The gas mileage is very good.

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  Best car out there - 2003 Mazda Protege
  By Andy B - July 9 - 2:00 am

  After looking at and test driving Hondas, Toyotas, and Saturns, I would have been stupid not to get my Protege. Not only does it handle very well, its comfortable, can move like any 6 cylinder in its class (mine is only 4), and has a great factory installed audio system. Its design is sleek both inside and out. I average 35-40 miles to the gallon.

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  Nice Car!!! - 2003 Mazda Protege
  By Frei - May 10 - 10:00 am

  I just bought this car today and Im already in love with it. Im 19 and its my first new car. Im so happy I chose this car over the cavalier I was looking into. The exterior is really sleek and the interior is BEAUTIFUL and comfy. My last car was an oldsmobile, so Im used to a very smooth ride and for an economy car this one rides decent. Im also used to a V6 and this car surprised me, its got pep for its size! I recommend!

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  A true sleeper - 2003 Mazda Protege
  By Dnasty - January 4 - 11:13 pm

  Protege is one the best handling front wheel drive cars in its class still to date. The car moves any where you want it move without much effort. The interior is pretty good better then average. Gas mileage is great on the car. Ive had my protege for about 3 years and its on 93,000 and never gave me any problems as long you take care of the car. I suggest buying some performance parts for the car, cold air intake, and exhaust system. For ride comfort suggest getting 17 inch rims no bigger with sporty tires. Will make a world difference.

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  Sheet Metal Sport Jacket! - 2003 Mazda Protege
  By dynamho - August 1 - 2:00 am

  The sport jacket: 1. Casual but appropriate 2. Dapper but not stuffy 3. Athletic but intelligent 4. Spontaneous but dependable 5. Flirty but mannerly The Protege is my sheet metal sport jacket.

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  Best in class small Sedan - 2003 Mazda Protege
  By m1zd1 - August 1 - 2:00 am

  Great car so far, engine is responsive, manual shift is smooth, seats are comfortable, stearing is precise, suspension and tires give good handling, braking is good. Vehicle is roomy and comes with many options Standard. Price is lower than competition and 97% of Vehicle is made in Japan!

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  Buy a 5! - 2003 Mazda Protege
  By maz - July 27 - 2:00 am

  I own the Protege 5 and love it. There are faster sport wagons, but the Mercedes styling and crisp handeling make the Protege a blast to drive. I feel it is the best bargin on the market. Get the 5 speed! If you dont drive a clutch, learn!