$3k incentives at time of purchase.
Gets original rating of 25/30 MPG.
Excellent handling on dry roads.
Price further reduced by dealer providing inflated value for a towed-to-dealership trade-in.
Good short-throw shifter.
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Reviewed: 2003 Mazda Protege
4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWDWhy the 2003 Mazda Protege?
Why Not the 2003 Mazda Protege?
Random misfires at 50k miles, 5 years old. Ultimately cost $2k to repair.
Rough road, rough ride.
Rough road or high-speed, loud ride.
Insurance considers it a 'sporty' car.
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