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

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Reviewed: 2003 Mazda Protege5

4dr Wagon 130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Why the 2003 Mazda Protege5?

Price or payments

Fantastic price for what you get. Iron block engine, true 4wheel independent suspension, 6 speakers plus subwoofer, 16inch alloy wheels, for $16,500 brand new in 2003? Great deal.

Handling

Exceptional for the price. Standard front strut tower brace, firewall mounted battery.

Reliability & durability

Very very well screwed together.

Fuel economy

Not too bad, the roof rack hurts it a bit. gets a solid 22-25 driving 70-75 on highway. Does get 30mpg at 60 mph, but that speed will get you killed on California interstates.

Cargo capacity

Suprising amount of rear seat leg room, rear seat folds down giving large amount of hauling space.

This review was originally a two-car comparison review. Read the other half here.

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