Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  my 2003 mazda pr5 - 2003 Mazda Protege5
  By Dan Oriley - March 24 - 2:00 am

  I have not a had any problems with my pr5. I find it exceptionally fun to drive and sporty. Everything in the interior is well designed and easy to access from the drivers seat. The six disc cd changer comes in handy for road trips.Overall I would rate this vehicle very high.

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  Excellent All Around - 2003 Mazda Protege5
  By Chef GuyPA - February 28 - 10:00 am

  This car handles better than anything else I have driven in this category of cars. The seats are comfortable and the ride is good. Overall, this car is the most fun Ive had driving a new car in a long time. In fact, Ive had mine for 2 weeks now, and I still cant bring myself to take out the paper thats covering the floor mats!!!! While this may not be the most powerful car in its class, it may not be the roomiest car in its class either, but for my dollar, this is by far the most fun and best handling car in its class.

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  No regret - 2003 Mazda Protege5
  By VTLee - February 22 - 10:00 am

  bought in August, current 1600 miles, absolutely fun to drive, not a single problem so far, still happy with the purchase

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  Beats the Competion - Hands Down. - 2003 Mazda Protege5
  By logun - February 2 - 10:00 am

  Only had the car a few days, but after special ordering the 2003 just the way I wanted it it was worth the wait. This car is Fun Fun Fun to drive and has most all the bells and whistles youd ever want. Read Car & Driver Review June 2002 - they describe this car to a T.

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  Fun car with some annoying quirks - 2003 Mazda Protege5
  By DCdriver - January 13 - 7:43 am

  I bought this car in 2008 looking for a sporty hatchback on the cheap. At the time there wasnt much in the offering, unlike today where it seems like hatchbacks have caught on again. Its a great car for most occasions with plenty of "get-up", lots of room with the seats down, and a great exterior (imho). Unfortunately its not without its problems: anything exhaust related (EGR valve for instance, the fact that it has TWO cat. converters that like to fail!) and of course the headlights, as most other reviewers have mentioned. All in all its a fun car, but if I had to do it again I might have spent a little more money and gone for a Mazda3.

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  Awesome car!!! - 2003 Mazda Protege5
  By Penness - January 10 - 10:00 am

  I have owned this car for 2 weeks now and love it. I did some research on this particular vehicle and found that it was an excellent car. I checked out consumer reports online and found that other owners thought this was an excellent vehicle also. It was rated very high. I would recommend this car to anyone with or without children. I bought this vehicle for a second car and have only been driving it around town so fuel economy for me hasnt been that great, but driving around town wont get you that great mileage anyway. I really got a great deal on it also which is always a plus! I will be back to rate it again after I get some more mileage on it.

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  pehahiadshdf - 2003 Mazda Protege5
  By jythhhjghg - January 10 - 10:00 am

  Its a pretty good car. I love it and so does my whole family. It looks good in the rain.

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  Protege5 best in class - 2003 Mazda Protege5
  By johnnyB5646 - January 4 - 2:00 am

  Awesome handling and aggressive gear ratio in standard transmission let you enjoy the daily commute in style. Add a couple performance or cosmetic items from the suprisingly supportive aftermarket vendors and youll have an outstanding "budget" racer\grocery getter that lets you stand out from the civics and SUVs.