What kind of car is a 2003 Mazda protege5?
But my 2003 Mazda Protege5 has been mentioned in quite a few of my reviews, and has been implicit in nearly all of them. RF’s rule went by the wayside some time ago, but the thought of reviewing the P5 didn’t cross my mind again. Until now.
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.
Why are the wheels on my Mazda protege5 flaking?
To replace them under warranty, Mazda shipped the wheels they thought were still on the car. The dealer then balked at replacing them at all, claiming that the flaking wheels were “aftermarket” because the selling dealer (no longer in business) hadn’t reported the swap to Mazda.
Is the cargo area large on a Mazda protege5?
The Protege5’s cargo area isn’t large—this is the rare wagon that has a significantly shorter rear overhang than the related sedan, such that it’s really a wagon in roofline only—but it has always been large enough for us.
But my 2003 Mazda Protege5 has been mentioned in quite a few of my reviews, and has been implicit in nearly all of them. RF’s rule went by the wayside some time ago, but the thought of reviewing the P5 didn’t cross my mind again. Until now.
Is the Mazda protege5 as agile as a mini?
A MINI or a 500 should feel as agile and provide communication as plentiful and nuanced, but doesn’t. By lifting off the Protege5’s throttle as you enter a turn you can coax the rear end out a bit, but in general the car’s chassis is extremely stable.
To replace them under warranty, Mazda shipped the wheels they thought were still on the car. The dealer then balked at replacing them at all, claiming that the flaking wheels were “aftermarket” because the selling dealer (no longer in business) hadn’t reported the swap to Mazda.
The Protege5’s cargo area isn’t large—this is the rare wagon that has a significantly shorter rear overhang than the related sedan, such that it’s really a wagon in roofline only—but it has always been large enough for us.
A MINI or a 500 should feel as agile and provide communication as plentiful and nuanced, but doesn’t. By lifting off the Protege5’s throttle as you enter a turn you can coax the rear end out a bit, but in general the car’s chassis is extremely stable.
What kind of car is a Mazda Protege 5?
I have own 3 Protege 5s, two currently. I bought 2002 model new and sold it to neighbor with 235,000 miles because he needed a commuted car and wanted a stick shift model. Then I bought two 2003 Read full review The 2003 Mazda Protege5 has not been tested. Like what you see? Find the best deal on a Mazda Protege5 today.
Is the Mazda P5 a good car to drive?
In subjective terms, the P5 feels so alive and is so much fun, even in daily driving, that it has made nearly every car I’ve reviewed over the past decade seem dull, even boring in comparison. Consider the Mazda Exhibit A in the case that it’s more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow.
Are there any problems with the Mazda Protege?
Check out our Mazda Protege overview to see the most problematic years, worst problems and most recently reported complaints with the Protege.
How many miles does a 2003 Mazda protege5 have?
I bought Stella, my 2003 Mazda Protege5, about 14 months ago. It had 95,000 miles on it and now has 105,000. I was previously driving an old beat up Honda. It was a night and day difference between the two.
When did the Mazda protege5 become a wagon?
Beyond the handling and driving position, back in 2003 I was smitten with the Protege5s styling, especially the rear quarter view. Mazda really finessed the area around the tail lamps when transforming the Protege sedan into a wagon.
What kind of steering does a Mazda protege5 have?
Though the low-effort steering can have an over-assisted, rubber-band feel at modest lock under light loads (a trait shared by the current Civic Si), both on-center and when you’re tossing the car precisely through a curve the rack and column seem to transmit EVERTYTHING through a relatively thin, minimally padded rim to your fingertips.