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1998 Mazda Protege - Consumer Opinions

 

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#1
My Mazda
Source: CarGurus

...This was the car i owned the longest. Its seems forever i had it.
Got it after i nmoved to florida. traded in the toyota for it. Good on gas and decent build in and out, Only real issue was how pedestrian it looked. No style or flair...

#2
1998 Mazda Protoge
Source: MSN Autos

...Pros: Dependable Cons: Engine Configuration Overall: It is a very dependable car.
It never broke down on me and it handles better than any car I've driven so far. The engine configuration makes checking the oil difficult...

#3
say what you will, but this is a fine little automobile
Source: MSN Autos

...Overall: People can say what they want about this cute little car, I, however, am thoroughly pleased.
ANY CAR CAN BE A GOOD CAR IF YOU TREAT/DRIVE IT WELL, just as any car can be a "bad" car if you treat it like junk and abuse it.
The city I live in is the 2nd "hilliest" city in the country and Sid, my protege, is doing juuuust fine.
I have no complaints- don't let these reviews scare you off, ppl are always more willing to complain than compliment...

#4
Good car,buy
Source: MSN Autos

...Pros: Good car Cons: No umph, its missing the zoom, the commercials talk about, but what do you expect from for 4 cylinder. Overall: Good vehicle...

#5
pichirulo
Source: MSN Autos

...Overall: Great car, only 16000 miles...

#6
Most reliable car out there
Source: Cars.com

..."Ive had it for 9 years now, bought it used with 30K miles, it now has 200K. its very reliable, and you can expect about 30mpg combined. Overall a great car."...

#7
Mazda should have kept the name GLC
Source: Cars.com

..."Bought the car new in 1998. After 11 years and 150,000 miles, there have been no repairs outside the wear items.
It handles well, is reasonably comfortable, and is larger inside than comparable cars of its era.
We get between 35 and 40MPG with the 1.5L engine and manual transmission. I drive it daily for work and we have traveled the east coast in it."...

#8
The Engine prone to overheating
Source: MSN Autos

...Pros: Roomy cabin and comfortable seats. Cons: Overheating engine and burning smell.
No amount of repairs and maintenance can fix this problem.
Overall: I'm selling this car, despite it virtually new in most other aspects. A car with an overheating engine is doomed, especially when the manufacturer doesn't back up thier warranty...

#9
Blue Baby
Source: MSN Autos

...policeman:). Cons: I noticed several people have their locks break, that explains why my key won't open my passenger side door. I'll need to get it fixed before that happens to my driver door or I won't be able to get in!!. The acceleration is sometimes a problem, it only occasionally misses and goes slooooow, but I worry that the one time I'm needing it to get me across quickly and safely, it won't. Overall: Seems to be a pretty good car. Not my dream car, but more reliable than the Probe I traded in for it. It's not sporty, but it does have a "peppy look" to it, so it's not just a...

#10
A COOL CAR
Source: MSN Autos

...Pros: I like the comfortability in my car. Cons: It doesn't have a monnroof. Overall: This car has been very reliable and problem free for me and anyone who buys this car is very lucky...


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