Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  fun to drive - 2003 Mazda Protege5
  By New to Mazda - November 30 - 2:00 am

  Great car. Brakes Squeak when used after a few days of sitting. No other problems, really enjoy the sportiness of a family car.

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  Good value for money - 2003 Mazda Protege5
  By Jesse Unger - November 13 - 10:00 am

  What a great car for the money! I got mine for just 15000 new, it has leather, moonroof, 5CD changer, chrome wheels, manumatic ... wow. This car has a lot of great features for not a lot of dough, but there are some places where Mazda really skimped out...

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  Fun, sporty and reliable ! - 2003 Mazda Protege5
  By Bluestocking9 - October 24 - 10:00 am

  We bought our P5 in November of 2002 and weve been extremely happy with it. It is fun to drive, it has wonderful styling and excellent pick-up for a 4 cyl. engine. It gets noticed on the street since it is unique and sporty.

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  The perfect car. - 2003 Mazda Protege5
  By Kyosuke - October 10 - 7:50 am

  Ive had my Mazda Protege 5 for about 3 1/2 years and I absolutely love it. In the beginning I was a bit wary of the fact that it was a wagon rather than a four door, but I had to get it since it was more practical. I love the leather seats. The sound system is amazing, however I change my stereo deck to an Alpine which made the bass a 100 times better. The styling is amazing; one of a kind. Handling is excellent, the aceleration is not too bad for a four cylinder. I especially love the 4 speed tiptronic, which allows you to rev beyond the 6,500 rpm. I wouldnt suggest it, but Ive taken it up to 7,000 rpm. Nothing is wrong. Its extremely reliable and no problems whatsoever.

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  One of the best - 2003 Mazda Protege5
  By Mazda Fan - October 9 - 12:43 pm

  Ive 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. Ive 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. Its no match for the power mine produces.

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  Protege 5 (mp5) - 2003 Mazda Protege5
  By astra - September 17 - 10:00 am

  great car, best car that i ever drove

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  Just bought my first zoom zoom - 2003 Mazda Protege5
  By sweetmetal - September 13 - 1:13 pm

  I have wanted to be the proud owner of a Mazda for a long time. I finally came across one that I could as one person said "pry from someones hands" for a price I could afford. Just as I imagined the adrenaline raced through my veins as I drove it for the first time.. So I am addicted. I am IN LOVE with this car and from the reviews I have read that will not change anytime soon! So far so good.

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  A Blast - 2003 Mazda Protege5
  By TheCoop - September 11 - 10:00 am

  Ive had the car for 3 weeks now and its fun to drive again. I use the manual shifter for short drives around town and in traffic, and I use the automatic for all other driving. The front seats are extremely comfortable but I miss my arm rest on the center console. The car just hugs the road and the steering feedback is great. A breeze to park, the 6 cd radio sounds great with the 100 watt subwoffer, and I have plenty of headroom with the moonroof and plenty of legroom in front and back. No cup holders in rear is something that should not have happened.

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  Super Fun! - 2003 Mazda Protege5
  By C. Z. - August 6 - 10:00 am

  very great car! Its like my cute toy as a child. Very reliable. Never caused any problem for the year. The only thing I feel can be improved is the engine. A couple of dozen hp more would be great.

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  Amazing - 2003 Mazda Protege5
  By rylie1 - July 24 - 1:27 pm

  I drove this car for three weeks. I loved it. Unfortunately a guy turned in front of me without looking. My car got totaled. This car saved my life. The paramedics could not believe how much the car was squished and not me. Besides the normal symptoms of a crash, I am way better than I should be. This is one amazing car in all aspects.