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by howieinva
Jun 9, 2003 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Smooth ride, quality, reliability, affordable
Cons: stereo is so-so, a little underpowered
The Bottom Line: If you don't like car payments or high car insurance but still like driving, get a used Protege.
Bought mine for $3200 with 54k miles with automatic from a wholesale lot open to the public. Car wasn't spiffed up by any means and the body has it's share of little dings and scratches.....but I could care less. I put 4 new Yokohama Avid T4's on it, ... read more
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by jrdwyer
Jan 16, 2003 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Reliable, good gas mileage, roomy for a compact car.
Cons: Firm front seats, cramped engine bay.
The Bottom Line: I feel that Mazda builds great cars and is underrated by the public. I hope my Protege continues to run this well in another 150K miles.
I bought this car new in March of 1996. It was a closeout, a 1995 Lx 5 spd. I currently have 153K miles.
My experience over seven years of use has been very positive. It always starts and the original battery lasted 3.5 years. I've had no ... read more
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by wahoo95
Apr 24, 2001 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great little car
Cons: Weak engine.
The Bottom Line: You'll never have to worry about this car. Just keep the oil changed, check the fluids, and it'll be there for you.
I bought this car in Feb. 1998. It was my first dependable (I hoped) used car. It has not let me down. It runs as well now as it did when I first got it, and I've put over 40,000 miles on it (it had 41,000 when i got it, so now it's over 82,000 miles). ... read more
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by Kiske
Oct 28, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: easy handling, good fuel economy, huge trunk space
Cons: seats are uncomfortable on long trips
After a lot of research, we took the plunge and purchased a Mazda Protege as our main family car. We've never regretted the decision. After 5 years it is still going strong with no problems, major or minor, with the car itself. We've blown a couple of ... read more
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by Missy0216
Feb 1, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Low Price, Surprisingly Roomy, Great First Car
Cons: Slightly Small Trunk
I recently bought my daughter a used Mazda Protege. Our family has always trusted Mazdas, having owned 3 626's and a pick-up. Just as an insight into the quality of the Mazda brand, I owned a 1988 626 that I sold to my sister in 1993 with 80,000 miles ... read more
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by Greatmom
Jan 16, 2000 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: smooth
Cons: none
I love our new-used car (1995 Mazda Protege). It's dependable and runs smoothly. My daughter just loves to drive it. Although it's not hers, she claims it! She's always talking about how great it is. This car is great for young drivers, like my ... read more
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by yencha
Jan 12, 2000 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Performance, dependability and low maintenance costs
Cons: Not enough models
I have been a Mazda man since my very 1st new car purchase in 1985, Mazda GLC. It was my college car, I drove it hard and retired it with over 150,000 miles on it and still sold it for $1500...
After college, I went back to Mazda and got a ... read more
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by elaborde
Dec 21, 1999 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great accident safety features, very comfortable to drive
Cons: It's power everything. Electrical things fail.
I love my Protege. It's a 1995, 4 door, LX model that I bought in February of 1999. I was looking for a car in the $10,000 range and searching up and down "The Motor Mile" in Austin, TX for the right car at the right deal. When I saw this car, ... read more
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by meesenw
Jul 16, 2002 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Stylish, roomy, reliable, good gas mileage!
Cons: Sluggish, bad placement of radio/cupholders & firm seats.
The Bottom Line: If you don't mind the fact that it isn't filled with pep, consider it.. but those with "lead foot", might want something with more get up & go!
We've had our 95 Mazda Protege LX for over a year now. So far it's been a great little car. We've done some minor work on it (new tires, tune up..) as prevention but it hasn't forced anything on us as of yet. I'm a fan of the Protege line and would love ... read more
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by waterskier54
Dec 9, 2001 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: nice car, easy to drive
Cons: when has problems expensive to repair, loud ride, lack of power
The Bottom Line: If you want a reliable car that gets good gas mileage and you can do without power and a luxurious ride then the Mazda protege is for you.
This was a little red car i noticed in my driveway when i came home one day in September 95. I took a drive in this thing man it was nice (of course anything after her old rusty station wagon was nice). But it wasn't the most luxurious ride but it was ... read more
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by trooperwife
Jun 20, 2001 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Comfortable to drive, good mileage, reliable so far
Cons: Small for family, problems with driver seat
The Bottom Line: If you want luxury this isn't the vehicle but for reliable transportation it's on the mark.
My husband and I bought our Mazda in '95 as a program car. It had 8,000 miles on it. We were expecting our first child and needed a four door car. It worked out o.k. for that but when you put a rear facing infant seat in the back it doesn't leave a ... read more
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by mrlebs
Jun 28, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: reliable, roomy trunk for a compact
Cons: needs more power
We bought our 1995 Protege DX in 1997 with 30,000 miles on it. We were looking at the Corolla and Accord as well but the Protege won out because of its lower cost and similar reliability record (based on Consumer Reports). My wife and I really enjoy ... read more
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by Heywould
May 8, 2000 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Very reliable. It seems like it goes forever
Cons: Very expensive to repair when it stops
I can't specifically address the 2000 Mazda Protege, but I bought a '95 Protege and will give you some insight into the car and the service from the dealership.
I have 300K kilometres -- (yes, I'm Canadian) -- on my car and it has yet to give ... read more
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by jennylynn10
Apr 15, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Reliable, basic, good value
Cons: Some interior design problems
When looking into buying a used car, I really tried to do my homework. I did research with Consumer Reports, Edmunds, Car and Driver, etc. The last thing I wanted was to be unprepared when I stepped onto the used car lot. As a young woman shopping for ... read more
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by harperb
Apr 13, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: reasonable and solid car
Cons: the hatchback that isn't
If you're looking for a luxury car, or aiming to transport a large family, this isn't your car. However, if what you need is transportation that is reasonably priced, reliable and a definite step up from those cars that seem like they are put together ... read more
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by BSmith24
Mar 20, 2000 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Well-priced, safe, reliable, roomy
Cons: Eats Brakes! Engine could be peppier
A friend of mine got a 1995 Mazda Protege LX for Christmas in 1994. It was an excellent car all-in-all. The factory sound system was top notch, the interior room was incredible, and the finish quality was extraordinary.
I am not sure what ... read more
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by Daveswrite
Mar 16, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Reliable, smooth ride, comfortable
Cons: Trouble climbing hills, service fees expensive
I have no regrets about buying my 95 Mazda Protege DX. The roomy four door sedan accomodates my family of four quite adequately.
I have driven it cross country twice and it has proved very reliable. I drive the hell out of this car. It's a ... read more
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My little mazzy
by talonelectkid
Jan 31, 2007 (Show)
Author's Product Rating: 50
Recommended: Yes
Pros: Solid Built, Handled like a dream, and good on gas.
Cons: Lacking power, front brakes wore out quickly.
I bought my 1995 protege in the summer of 2005, it was my first car. The guy I bought it from had hit a deer in it so the front bumper was loose, and it had 136,000 miles on it. But it was only 2,100 dollars and I thought for an automatic, with a/c and
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Best car I have ever owned!!!
by freakyricanfl
Oct 15, 2006 (Show)
Author's Product Rating: 50
Recommended: Yes
Pros: Fuel economy, Handling, Interior Room, short stopping distance, dual airbags
Cons: None that I can see so far after 6 years.
I can't say enough about this car so I will do my best. The car was under priced at $3,000 if you ask me but with no complaints I purchased the 95 Mazda Protege LX 1.5 Dual Over Head Cam. The cars interior room is unmatched for a car of its class. I
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205,000 miles and still going
by mazdaprolx
Mar 26, 2006 (Show)
Author's Product Rating: 50
Recommended: Yes
Pros: Gas mileage, reliability, handling, fun
Cons: Some parts pricy, but didn't repair very much.
I purchased my blue 1995 Protege LX 5 speed in March of 2000 from original owner with 140,000 miles on it. I wasn't afraid of the mileage because it was mostly highway, plus the owner gave me copies of recent service records. This car is fun to drive,
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