2003 Mazda Protege Pros and Cons at TrueDelta: Owner Pros and Cons by oldzoomer

Handling

Very easy to zip around in traffic. Excellent for touring hill country at speed. Takes corners without leaning or sliding.

Reliability & durability

almost 5 years old and no significant issues. No rattles or squeaks, no rust, nothing falling apart/off.

Price or payments

Was much cheaper than Civic or Corolla.

Quietness

light weight means less sound deadening which is great for fuel economy but allows lots of road noise into cabin.