Which is the most reliable Mazda Protege es manual?
Best Bang for the Buck EVER My 2002 Mazda Protege ES Manual has been the most reliable, dependable vehicle I’ve owned. Odometer reads almost 232,000 miles. Passed 2021 inspection. I am having some long overdue work done, belts, timing belt, shocks & struts, clutch.
What are the problems with a 2002 Mazda Protege?
2002 Mazda: rusty but trusty. One of the biggest issues is that it is susceptible to rust. The wheel wells are especially badly rusted, and this seems to be a common problem in this vehicle. A good thing about the Mazda is that the engine is built in such a way so that if the timing belt breaks, the rest of the engine does not suffer damage.
What kind of engine does a Mazda Protege have?
Except for the MP3, all models now use a 130-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine designed by Mazda. The 1.6-liter engine, previously standard on the DX sedan, has been dropped. Each 2002 vehicle benefits from a reinforced body/chassis structure, and a new modular audio system with a standard CD player is installed in all sedans.
Is the Mazda proteg a roomy small car?
MP3 models are finished in Laser Blue or Vivid Yellow. This is one of the roomier small cars on the market. As a result of what Mazda calls OptiSpace design, the Proteg� can actually accommodate the five passengers that it claims to hold.
Except for the MP3, all models now use a 130-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine designed by Mazda. The 1.6-liter engine, previously standard on the DX sedan, has been dropped. Each 2002 vehicle benefits from a reinforced body/chassis structure, and a new modular audio system with a standard CD player is installed in all sedans.
MP3 models are finished in Laser Blue or Vivid Yellow. This is one of the roomier small cars on the market. As a result of what Mazda calls OptiSpace design, the Proteg� can actually accommodate the five passengers that it claims to hold.
Is the 2002 Mazda Protege a Ford Focus?
Each 2002 vehicle benefits from a reinforced body/chassis structure, and a new modular audio system with a standard CD player is installed in all sedans. A redesign isnt likely until 2004, but when it does occur, the Ford Focus platform may possibly be used. Ford owns a controlling interest in Mazda.
Is the Mazda Protege LX a good car?
My car is the lx doesnt have the nice leather seats of the mazdaspeed or mp3 protege and the cloth seats that come in it are not the most comfortable for long trips but are fine for daily commuting. Its not the fastest car in the world but its punchy in town and has plenty of power to keep you up to speed or pass if need be on the interstates.