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Consumer Test Drive - 1999 Mazda Protege
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Jun 10, 2004 21:02:10 |
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 45 ( -6 -13.33% ) | | Author | Mark Schouweiler |
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Favorite Feature:
luxury options (CD, power, moon roof, alloy wheels) at affordable price
Least Favorite Feature:
RPM's at 65 MPH+ are a little high.
Advice to Buyer:
Alloy wheels greatly enhance the looks of the Protege
Detailed Review:
My last Protege was a 1994 model. This is a far superior vehicle. Much quieter.
1.8 Liter Engine is surprisingly responsive with more than adequate power.
The 1999 Protege ES offers excellent features....including cruise, power windows and
mirrors and CD. Very roomy for a compact car. My only criticisms...the ride is a little
stiff and the driver's side seat could be more comfortable. I also very much wish that
a leather interior would have been an option.
I've had several people on first glance ask if it was an Audi. Styling is sharp with
chrome front grill...nice hood lines...and stylish rear tail lights. In my view, dollar
for dollar you are getting an outstanding value in comparison to other similarly
priced compacts.
Also Considered:
1999 Chevrolet Prizm
1999 Chevrolet Malibu
1999 Toyota Corolla
Vehicle Purchased:
1999 Mazda Protege
Reviewer Information:
Name - Mark Schouweiler
E-Mail - markes@newnorth.net
Location - Tomahawk, Wisconsin |
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