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2002 Mazda Protege

$8,300 - $9,904
Key Features
  • Model: Protege
  • Year: 2002
  • Engine Size: 2.0L - 4 Cylinders
  • Seating Capacity: 5 Seats
  • Fuel Type: Gasoline
  • Size: Compact
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2002 Mazda Protege
 
 
 
 
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Review Summary

Average Rating: 4.5
 
Based on 32 reviews
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30 out of 30 people found this review helpful.

A Solid Performer!

Date of Review:  Apr 6, 2005
The Bottom Line: The Mazda Protege SE is a very well built car and for anyone who do not need to do too much highway driving it can be an excellent choice.
Review: A Solid Performer

Mazda protege SE, 2002

For 2002 Mazda increased the power of this highly rated compact sedan. They have done away with the 1.8-liter engine and replaced it by a 2-liters one that will develop 130 horsepower thus...
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  4.0

by: luckydoc
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Excellent vehicle with very few...
Cons
Legroom for the rear seat is at a...
 
47 out of 49 people found this review helpful.

Not as smart as it sounds.

Date of Review:  Sep 5, 2002
The Bottom Line: Value is just not here. This is not a bad car by any means, however Mazda needs to ditch the base models or revise them at no extra cost.
Review: When it comes to economy cars I expect more 'today' than I ever have. With the Toyota Corolla, Dodge Neon, Hyundai Elantra etc. etc. all coming fresh out of the factory in 'bare bones trim' with equipment that once would have been considered 'fully...
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  3.0

by: shoplmart
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Excellent front seating, Easy to read...
Cons
Price, Quality control, Powertrain,...
 
20 out of 20 people found this review helpful.

Zoom Zoom...

Date of Review:  Apr 17, 2002
The Bottom Line: All in all, in comparison to the cars in the same price range the Protege comes out on top. It's affordable, reliable, comfortably quick and wont chew through gas.
Review: Starting off...
We were stuck with a 2000 Ford Ranger on a 3 year lease, and although it's a good truck it's a truck and not what we were looking for. We had originally purchased it in MN, and there we fealt as if we needed 4x4. Moving onto the...
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  5.0

by: bloodroses53
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Roomy, Moderately Peppy, Good Design,...
Cons
Not a land rocket, Lack of...
 
15 out of 15 people found this review helpful.

Fantastic: a smart and affordable little package-UPDATE

Date of Review:  Mar 1, 2009
The Bottom Line: I've owned Ford & GM, Japanese car makers have been doing compact for so long, they just quite simply have the edge here. 
Review: My last two cars have been Subaru (one excellent experience and one less than but that's life, I still remain a fan of Subaru) but when shopping for a new car I had to admit that living downtown in a large city I really don't need AWD, gas is $$ in...
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  5.0

by: beerad
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Style outside and in, handling/braking,...
Cons
Likely fuel numbers will be less than...
 
15 out of 15 people found this review helpful.

2002 Mazda Protege ES

Date of Review:  Aug 26, 2004
The Bottom Line: Excellent value
Review:
**Update**

I no longer have this car. It was flooded by four feet of water from Hurricane Ivan on September 18. The loss of the car doesn't negate it's positives. I went out and bought a used 2002 Protege PR5.

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  4.0

by: berrbolk
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Excellent performance, value, fit and...
Cons
Poor stock tires, odd tire size, resale...
 
11 out of 11 people found this review helpful.

Great little car

Date of Review:  Oct 9, 2008
The Bottom Line: This has been a great car.  It does everything I want it to do and never fails to make me smile.
Review: I bought my Protege ES new in Sept of 2002 to replace a wrecked 2000 Honda Civic LX as my daily driver. I have owned Hondas, Alfa Romeos, and a BMW, but in my opinion, this one has them all beat. It doesn't seem to have quite the power or the build...
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  5.0

by: wildebube
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Handling
Safety - ABS and side...
Cons
Tires
CD player won't play burned CDs
 
10 out of 10 people found this review helpful.

Is it an economy car or a sports sedan? Its both!

Date of Review:  Mar 20, 2002
The Bottom Line: Quick and nimble and totally comfortable. The Protege could be my next car and my THIRD Mazda!
Review: After years of driving used cars with 100K plus miles, it is almost finally time to buy my first new car. The small car market has been dominated by a few main cars, the Honda Civic, the Toyota Corolla and the Ford Focus. But what about Mazda's...
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  5.0

by: Mikeman075
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Superlative handling, great engine,...
Cons
Well let's see..... hmmmm....
 
9 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

Mazda Protege LX 2002

Date of Review:  Jan 3, 2003
The Bottom Line: The Mazda Protege LX 2002 is a great purchase and has a great look and feel with all you need in a car.
Review: I consider myself the average Joe Shmo, therefore I am not going to bore you with all the technical jargon. I am just going to give you my OPINION of what I think of the car I bought.

The price is awesome. The actual price I got mine for...
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  4.0

by: clubtp
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Price, Reliability, Economical, Look,...
Cons
Slightly loud on highway and bad wet...
 
9 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

Mazda Protege DX A good little car.

Date of Review:  Nov 7, 2006
The Bottom Line: This is a good car, it's a good value used as well, just shop carefully.
Review: In 2002 I had to replace my Aging 1994 Ford Escort. It was in it's death throes as far as the transmission was concerned. And since I was happy with that car I replaced it with the Protege since the cars were the same in many ways.
And I've...
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  5.0

by: jamescyberjoe
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Good looking, reliable car, can be...
Cons
Very tight suspension, fuel economy...
 
9 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

This car is awesome!

Date of Review:  Feb 6, 2007
The Bottom Line: I would recommend this car to anyone who asked.
Review: My 2002 Protege SE with the 1.6L is the most reliable car I've ever owned. It's also the first Japanese car I've owned. It has over 111,000km on it now and the only problem I've had so far is the radio display. It doesn't always show all of the...
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  5.0

by: ch23
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
reliability, handling, roominess
Cons
I got nothin'
 

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