Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Proto 5 Review - 2003 Mazda Protege5
  By winlet - October 15 - 2:00 am

  I love my new Proto 5. All options, sweet leather seats and steering wheel, fun to drive, love to corner it. Drives much better than my new Jetta that I sold. (Had all kinds of problems with that car) This car looks sweet and puts all the zoom, zoom, zoom it claims in its performance. No problem with acceleration here.

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  Number #1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - 2002 Mazda Protege5
  By Leanne Roth - October 15 - 2:00 am

  I am the type of person who sometimes experiences "buyers remorse". One thing I do know is that probably one of the smartest things I have ever done is buy this vehicle! I can honestly say I never have experienced "buyers remorse" with the purchase of this exciting & fun to drive vehicle. If there was only one thing to complain about, it would be the somewhat noisey drive, but thats what the stereo is for!!:)

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  Fun Reliable Car - 2003 Mazda Protege5
  By Mtoth - October 14 - 2:06 am

  I have owned this carr since Aug 2003. I bought this car just before I drove to my first duty station while I was in the Army. This car has made several trips across the US. I have not had to do anything beyond routine maintenance yet to this vehicle. I love this car and plan on keeping it for an extended period of time. I average around 27-29 mpg. I have the 5 speed and notice that it is not as easy to shift in the morning when it is cold. Thats to be expected when you have moving gears. I just did my 60,000 mile check up and needed a new timing belt & battery but my car had been mostly in hot weather. I love this car and will own it until it cant be driven anymore.

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  Chadlis - 2003 Mazda Protege5
  By Chadley - October 5 - 10:00 am

  I bought this car just this month. While I have not bought many new cars. I do have to admit that I LOVE my Mazda Protege5! In my opinion, its the best car I have ever owned. I love the Sportronic Transmission! I love it when people do a second look at my car!

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  Joys Ride - 2003 Mazda Protege5
  By bballa - September 28 - 10:00 am

  A fun sporty little car( 5 speed manual trans.) that is also economical. There is enough room up front for me (62" 210), head and leg room are no problem. The back seats two adults comfortably. Very good value /quality for the money.

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  Fun Mazda - 2003 Mazda Protege5
  By Violet - September 28 - 10:00 am

  It drives wonderful and is very reliable along with its neat features.

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  almost perfect car - 2002 Mazda Protege5
  By prodagee5 - September 20 - 2:00 am

  this car really fits my lifestyle and personality. it may not be that fast or powerful but it has GREAT HANDLING for being a cheap & economical car. the standard features already comes with all the options you need. its the everything i needed. its the perfect 1st new car for me.

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  Great car for the $ - 2003 Mazda Protege5
  By mazdaman - September 14 - 10:26 pm

  Love this car!! It is one of the most fun cars I have ever driven. Unbelieveable room in the driver seat. I am 64 and have more room then I did in my Blazer. Wish I had the compass and temp. Love the handling but the braking could be better.

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  I love my car!! - 2002 Mazda Protege5
  By Dell - September 14 - 10:00 am

  Just bought my first car and i love it. got the leather and its a great deal for just $390! well worth the money. makes the biggest difference. now it has the luxury feel as well as the IS300 sportcross looks. great handling as well.

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  A Nice Little Package - 2003 Mazda Protege5
  By DTKWOK - September 10 - 10:00 am

  After looking at the likes of the Nissan Altima 2.5S, Jetta, Honda Civic, Ford Focus and Toyota Corolla, the MP5 is a lot of car for the money. Great looks, awesome handling (for a front driver), good passenger room, decent gas mileage and good amenities make it a serious contender in the sub $20K market.