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Fun, Reliable, Underpowered - 2003 Mazda Protege5
By Djwlawdad - May 6 - 9:40 amThis cars a lot of bang for the buck. I put 52,000 miles on it in 24 months. No reliability issues. I got the car loaded: leather, ABS, sunroof, 6 CD in-dash, sub woofer, chrome wheels, side airbags, roof rack, automatic transmission, auto dimming mirror, etc. The price was still only $19,100. The car handles great, is fun to drive and can carry an amazing amount of stuff. My only complaint is that its a bit underpowered. The acceleration isnt great. It could use another 30 horsepower. I had been planning to spend $30,000 on a new car, but after test driving cars in that price range, they werent nearly as fun to drive as this. My last Protege got 170,000 miles w/ no problems!
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Great Car!! - 2003 Mazda Protege5
By RAZ96 - April 27 - 10:00 amI bought this car 3 months ago and absolutly love it. After research I wanted a reliable fun car. This by far is the best value car in its class. Loaded with standard features I only added ABS, Leather, and 6 disk CD/Moonroof...all for a little over 17,000. With the flexibility of folding back the rear seats for cargo and sporty features this car is a must! Moving from a Jetta GLX this car doesnt have quite the same power but once you get it in the higher RPMs, it moves! Very fun to drive!
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Buy one NOW! - 2003 Mazda Protege5
By icvci - April 26 - 2:00 amWhats not to LOVE?!? Comfort, style and performance in a VERY affordable package. This car is better than EVERY car in its class. And it does it all while looking great. 4 year 50,000 mile warranty. Roadside assistance FREE over those 4/50 AND free loaners IF your Mazda needs some fixes. You must drive this car before you decide to buy anything else in its class.
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cheap and fun - 2003 Mazda Protege5
By p5tillidie - April 3 - 2:00 amI was looking for a go kart and found one in the Protege5. The engine is not the most refined, the most efficient or even very powerful for that matter, but it gets the job done. The car is just fantastic for the cut and thrust of a daily city or suburban commute, particularly with the manual transmission. Dont bother with the automatic or "tiptronic" on this car.
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BMW Road Hugging at a Ford Price - 2003 Mazda Protege5
By RotaryRat - March 20 - 2:00 amI just hit 5000 miles on the car and it is still a blast to drive. This car has a firm and sporty suspension that makes winding roads fun to drive through. The engine is sufficient to provide a sporty feel yet provide good fuel economy at the same time. I am glad I waited to get the 2003 model with the factory perforated leather (less than $400 invoice price) because it really makes the whole car seem like it cost a lot more than it did. When I describe the vehicle to family and friends on the phone as a small economy car that I paid $15,800 for they are really surprised when they actually see it!
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Protege5 - 2003 Mazda Protege5
By broeli - February 25 - 2:00 amReal nice overall car, but needs a little more horsepower.
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the perfect car - 2003 Mazda Protege5
By happyP5 - February 22 - 2:00 amI have owned many cars. None have performed like my Protege5. It is fun; it is roomy; and it has never needed any significant work. I take long trips with it. I use it for weekend ski trips, kayak trips, canoe trips, camping, and every day to and from work. At 90,000 miles, I paid about $1000 to have a total overhaul including new timing belt/chain. Other than that, Ive never done anything more than routine oil changes. I dont think the newer Mazda 3 is this good. In fact, its about $5k more (I bought my protege5 for $14,999) and not as good quality and not as fun. Im a lucky man! Oh, the cd stopped working, so I have an aftermarket Sony stereo. Everything else is stock.
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The most fun car I have ever owned - 2003 Mazda Protege5
By J.J. - January 28 - 1:40 pmi bought my Protege5 used with 47,000 miles, and its the most fun to drive car Ive ever owned! Its a sports car in hatchback (its a not station wagon) clothes. This car easily satisfies conflicting requirements. It has quick reflexes, goes, stops, and steers very well, and its a blast to drive down a mountain road. It also has plenty of room for cargo, and can seat 4 medium sized adults comfortably. I only wish it had a better sounding stereo and about 30 or 40 more hp. I get great gas mileage, better than the 25 city 31 hwy rating. I average at least 30 mpg doing about 80% city driving. I would recommend this car to anyone who wants a sports car but needs the interior space of a hatchback.
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Get one while you still can - 2003 Mazda Protege5
By mkaresh - January 14 - 2:00 amGreat looking and very fun to drive. The engine is powerful enough to be fun with the manual but not so powerful that its easy to get into trouble. Steering and handling are outstanding. The interior looks much nicer with leather. Its roomy for such a small car--I currently have three child seats in the back. Engine a bit rough and noise levels are relatively high at highway speeds. Ride can be busy, but better than my test drive led me to expect. Overall, an amazing car considering how much I paid ($13,343 with ABS, leather, and sunroof).
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MP5 more than I expected - 2003 Mazda Protege5
By Jesse Unger - January 14 - 2:00 amThis car is solid. ROCK SOLId. It has so many amenities that other japanese manufacturers can seem to peroduce. th eoptions are wide- ranging and the stiff suspension is awsome.
