2001 Mazda Protege

Pros: Excellent handling, 130 hp engine, great styling, lots of room inside

Cons: Average resale value

The Bottom Line: I love this car. It's a tight race in the compact car world, but in my opinion, the Protege wins the race!!

Review: The car I own is a black 2001 Mazda Protege 2.0L LX 5-speed manual. The options I have are power door locks, ABS, and air-conditioning. Dual front 2nd generation air bags are standard. Side air bags are not available in Canada, but they are in the US....

Pros: Great value for money. ESGT model looks great.

Cons: Engine and heater/AC fan is loud.

The Bottom Line: A perfect car for someone who is value conscious, but doesn't want to sacrifice look and relative performance.

Review: I bought this car new and over two years later we still fully enjoy our 4-door, standard transmission, '01 Mazda Protege ESGT sedan. As my wife and I live on the West Coast of Canada this car was built in Japan we are very happy and impressed with ...

Pros: Great Handling. Very nice sport look. Interior design and space.

Cons: Need more power. Fuel consumption is average.

The Bottom Line: I have try Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla, the protege has a better look and a great feeling when driving.

Review: Very nice car. I have it since 14 months and I had no problems so far, except for some little plastic noise around the dash that has been correct. Very good handling: it take curves really fast without problems.

The ES version with GT package...

Pros: Great Handling, sporty look, easy on fuel, enough leg room

Cons: needs horse power thats about it.

The Bottom Line: Highly recommended. Great looking, sporty, good sound, nice radio, great handling. Good economical, cheap car.

Review: 2001 Mazda Protege ES 2.0, Black Mica, 5spd, Power windows & locks. This is one of the best economy cars out there. I test drove all the competitors. This one had more bells and whistles for the money and just looked better. Before I bought this...

Pros: Peppy 2.0 engine Good interior room

Cons: Could use little more power

The Bottom Line: This model is very overlooked in this class, its a sleeper of a hit.

Review: I consider myself fortunate that I was able to get a good deal on my 2001 Protege LX 2.0. Back in April 2001, Mazda had a 4.9% financing rate so I jumped at it, but ofcourse, events have happened and the rate even dropped to zero, but still it was a...

Pros: Sporty and fun,excellent safety features,& good power at a reasonable price

Cons: Thin paint and not enough after-market products available

The Bottom Line: Having owned the car for more than 2 years and having had no problems from the car, I would have to say this car is a wise investment.

Review: Having one in my driveway was somewhat of an accident, having just blown the engine in my last car I had to find a replacement fast. I also did not have much money to play with. I checked with the Mazda dealership first because I was thinking of a used...

Pros: great on gas smooth ride good warrenty

Cons: not enough standard features

The Bottom Line: I recommend the Mazda Protege to anyone who is looking for a new car. Its a great ride for a fabulous price, and its worth every penny.

Review: I got my 2001 Mazda Portege in June, 2001, and it hasn't let me down yet.

Its a perfect economy car for anyone that doesn't have the money for the more popular VW golf or Honda Civic or accord.

The Protege offers a smooth and...

Pros: Excellent Handling Great Gas Consumption Nicely Powered. Great Design

Cons: None if a compact car is your forte

The Bottom Line: Great reliable product. No wonder they continue to fly off the lots!

Review: This 2001 model year Protege has been nothing short of fantastic. The only trips to the dealership in its first year of use have been for oil changes and tire rotations.

Exterior:

Nice looking vehicle, compact.

Interior:...

Pros: Sporty engine, good gas mileage, large interior for a compact, WELL STOCKED!

Cons: Not the highest gas mileage on the market.

The Bottom Line: The best car and features for the money.

Review: My purchase of a 2000 Protege LX was the result of a year of research. My criteria were: gas mileage, engine performance, features and back seat room (I often carry four, sometimes five people). In the final decision between the Mazda and the Nissan...

Pros: Sporty, Sleek, Nice Interior, Good Gas Mileage

Cons: Hidden fees: Expensive gas, specialized tires.

Review: I own a 2001 silver Mazda Protege ES 5-speed manual. It has 2.0L I-4 130HP, and gets decent gas mileage 25 city, 31 highway. Overall I am very happy with it. However, one thing I didn't know when I bought it were the hidden fees I would have to pay in ...