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by mkaresh  in Cars & Motorsports,  - Top 10
Jun 13 '00 - Updated Oct 14 '05
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Classy styling, roomy
Cons: Steering feel, noise, minor assembly defects
The Bottom Line: The ES is probably a more satisfying car.
When Mazda replaced the 323 sedan with the Protege in 1990, it introduced a sporty element to the typical Japanese compact sedan. The new car's suspension gave it sportier handling than the previous car or those from Honda and Toyota. In LX trim, the ...
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by Quebecoise
Jun 29 '01 - Updated Jul 05 '01
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Drives smoothly, brakes easily, excellent safety features, roomy
Cons: Seats could be slightly more comfortable, driver side mirror hard to adjust
The Bottom Line: A smooth ride and good safety features for a reasonable price.
2001 Mazda Protege DX:
Almost 11 years ago my husband and I purchased our first (and only) new car. It was a 1991 Mazda Protege. More than a decade later, and still driving well, we decided it was time to part with our faithful car. Though it...
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by ty91011
Mar 03 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No 
Pros: look at cons
Cons: everything
i bought this vehicle 2 months ago after looking at several other cars and test driving many. Those cars were the toyota echo, mercury cougar, toyota echo, ford focus, honda accord, pontiac gran prix, buick regal and volkswagon jetta's and bugs. The car...
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by BrianCam - Top 200
Mar 03 '00 - Updated Sep 27 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Looks Good, Value, Many Features, Room for 4
Cons: Buzzy Engine, It's not a Civic
Mazda has done a great job carving itself a little niche as the alternative Japanese auto maker. Reliability is near the same as Honda or Nissan, but Mazda has a little more of an attitude - a little more artsy. It's obvious in their advertising, one...
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by un1ty
Mar 11 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great transmission, sporty engine, distinctive styling, excellent interior noise level, relatively roomy, big trunk
Cons: Poor exterior noise level, simple plasticky interior, stiff rear seats
The Bottom Line: The peppy engine, smooth transmission, large interior, and great handling combine for a convincing package that strongly outweigh the cons of this car.
Yes it's true, this car was rated the number one compact sedan by Car & Driver just a short while back in a 10 car comparison including the Mitsubishi Mirage, Nissan Sentra, Hyundai Elantra, and Honda Civic. What? You say you've never heard of this...
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by BSmith24 - Top 1000
May 12 '01 - Updated Mar 29 '05
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Well priced, attractive design, long list of features
Cons: I have to pay for it for the next five years
The Bottom Line: Worth a second look, the Protege is definitely in the top of its class.
A few months ago, one of my coworkers was in the market for a new car and decided on a Mazda 626. On our lunch hour one day, I drove him to the dealership in my trusty Prelude and spotted the 2001 Mazda Protege. I had seen it the week before at an ...
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by traber
Feb 01 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great value, price, performance
Cons: None so far
They say there is no better advertising than word-of-mouth from a loyal customer. That would certainly apply to my purchase of a 2000 Mazda Protege LX.
As a steadfast Mazda admirer and owner for 12 years, there was little question that I would...
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by hankkuo
Dec 08 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Classy styling; great engine on ES; sporty ride & handling; MADE IN JAPAN
Cons: Disc-drum brake combo instead of disc brakes for all 4 wheels, resulting in decreased braking performance in wet weather
I bought my Protege ES on the 4th of July this year. It's been 5 months now (well I actually only drove it for 3 months, the other 2 months it was in the shop getting repaired from a little "run-in" with a deer) and I have to say it was one of...
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by carrielang
Jun 28 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great overall design, gas mileage, drive.
Cons: Middle console is awkward.
We bought our 2000 Mazda Protege ES in February. My husband brought it home as a surprise for me. I had just had surgery on Thursday, abdominal surgery, and getting in and out of cars was difficult to say the least. I just had to get into this new car...
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by walla22
Jan 02 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great engine, lotsa interior space, driver's car
Cons: Firm seats, can get expensive with options
Our family has a tendency to keep cars for a long time, and our last vehicle, an 89 Toyota Corolla, is just one in a long line of cars that we have driven into the ground - literally. And we expect our lil' 2000 black Protoge LX to live up to the high...
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by Gauss256
Nov 25 '00 - Updated Nov 26 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Stylish, refined, reliable, good value
Cons: Noisy at highway speeds
I drove a Mazda 323 for twelve years. It was incredibly reliable and economical, but utilitarian. I was getting seriously bored with it, but the darn thing would just not die.
When I finally decided to get a new car I was certainly...
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by ZAD
Nov 29 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Reliability, Quality, Room, Driveability, Engine, Longevity, Not a Honda or Toyota
Cons: Buzzes and Rattles that come and go with the weather, Overly sensitive Engine diagnostics, 5 speed is balky at times, Some interior Materials could be better
I have been driving my emerald green 1995 Protege ES since February of 96, and for the money and my almost 5 years experience I couldn't be happier with it.
I purchased the 95 ES after trading up from my 94 protege after being won over on a Test...
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by mmconhea
May 19 '00 - Updated Feb 15 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great Value, Great Performance, Wonderful Interior, Absolutely fun to drive!
Cons: Needs a little more power, Seats could use more cushioning- back support
The Bottom Line: If you are looking for a compact Sedan, get a Mazda Protege. Mazda makes some of the best cars, and the Protege is the best in it's class.
Usually, when shopping around for an import compact car, buyers will flock to the local Honda dealer and pick up one of the many Civics available. They provide a great value and are widely popular cars as a result. Almost everyone has a Civic now, and...
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by Briyan
May 09 '00 - Updated May 10 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Quality, Styling, Value.
Cons: SE doesn't have power locks or windows.
First, let me just tell you that if you are thinking about other cars in this class and price range, look no further. The Mazda Protege is #1.
I primarily bought this vehicle because of its styling. I never considered owning a Mazda vehicle as...
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by pattipita
Dec 31 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: sporty, inexpensive, nice touches, reliable
Cons: too noisy
I just leased the Mazda Protege 2000 a little over a month ago. First of all, I want to point out that I was the first in my immediate and extended family to purchase a 2000 vehicle. That's important to mention. Next, I need to point out that my vehicle...
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