Used 2003 Mazda Protege for sale near Phoenix, AZ
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Quick view Vehicle Information
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel Drive
- MPG
- 25-28
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Engine
- 2L I-4 DOHC, regular unleaded, engine with 130HP
- Stock #
- 195100
- VIN
- JM1BJ225230195100
Features
- Entertainment
- CD Player
Reviews
2003 Mazda Protege review
I bought a second-hand Protege from the dealer in 2004. It was a 2003 model, leased by a company for short drives around the city, then returned for resale a year later. It had about 12,000 kms on it and was exactly the colour I was hoping for (sand/champagne). I loved it. It's 18 years later and I still love it. My car's in excellent condition, with low mileage (less than 100,000 kms) and no rust, thanks to walking to work and parking underground all these years. Virtually every time I take it in for servicing, the mechanic asks if I'm interested in selling it. My latest mechanic said he's on his fourth Protege and doesn't care that they have none of today's bells and whistles. It's just a really good little car. In my experience, there are a few drawbacks to the interior. One is that you can't readily reach the passenger-side, outer-mirror adjustment knob. It's on the passenger's door, so you have to adjust, sit back and check, adjust, sit back and check. Of course, that's only a pain if you have multiple drivers. The other thing I dislike is the low seating. It's a sport suspension so you "feel" the road, which is all the more reason I'd prefer to have higher, better-padded seats. I bought seat covers and have a cushion under both front seat covers. Allows us to sit higher in the vehicle and to feel less of the road. My previous vehicles were all Fords so I was used to navigating using the crease down the hood. With my Protege, there is no crease so that took some getting used to. Of course, I'm perfectly comfortable navigating now. I know exactly where the car is on the road or in a tight parking spot. Over all, it's been a great car and I'll miss it when the time comes to change. I admit that I wish it had the built-in GPS, back-up camera, USB port, etc. of new vehicles but I've been using models that plug into the cigarette lighter for many years and they work perfectly fine. If you can find a Protege that's been taken care of, I recommend buying it.
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Quick view Vehicle Information
- Ext. color
- Black
- Int. color
- Black
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel Drive
- MPG
- 28-28
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Transmission
- Automatic 4-Speed
- Engine
- 2.0L I4
- Stock #
- 30129808STK
- VIN
- JM1BJ225230129808
Features
- Convenience
- Keyless Entry
- Entertainment
- CD Player
- Exterior
- Alloy Wheels
Reviews
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2003 Mazda Protege review
18 year old ES model with 77,000 miles from original owner. Car was very clean and very well maintained. Son has driven it daily for 1 year with no issues. Runs fantastic for its age and price. Did need to replace the tires due to their age. Wish I could find more cars like this one for my other kids. A very well built car!!!!
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About the 2003 Mazda Protege
DX shown (base trim).
- Seating
- 5
- Door count
- 4
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Combined MPG
- 0
- Transmission
- M/T
- Engine
- 130.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
How much does the 2003 Mazda Protege cost?
The 2003 Mazda Protege price depends on several factors, including the trim level, optional features, mileage, vehicle history and location. The nationwide average price for a 2003 Protege is $3,724, with pricing starting at $3,450.
Is the 2003 Mazda Protege reliable?
The 2003 Mazda Protege has an average reliability rating of 4.4 out of 5 according to Cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2003 Protege owners.
Is the 2003 Mazda Protege a good sedan?
Below are the Cars.com consumer ratings for the 2003 Mazda Protege.
- Comfort
- 4.2
- Interior
- 4.1
- Performance
- 4.4
- Value
- 4.6
- Exterior
- 4.3
- Reliability
- 4.4
93% of drivers recommend this car
- Comfort
- 4.2
- Interior
- 4.1
- Performance
- 4.4
- Value
- 4.6
- Exterior
- 4.3
- Reliability
- 4.4
DX (2 styles)
| Style | |
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| 4dr Sdn DX Auto | 4dr Sdn DX Manual |
| Inventory price | |
| Starting at $13,580 | Starting at $13,580 |
| Combined MPG | |
| 0 | 0 |
| Engine | |
| 130.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 130.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
ES (2 styles)
| Style | |
|---|---|
| 4dr Sdn ES Manual | 4dr Sdn ES Auto |
| Inventory price | |
| Starting at $16,040 | Starting at $16,040 |
| Combined MPG | |
| 0 | 0 |
| Engine | |
| 130.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 130.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
LX (2 styles)
| Style | |
|---|---|
| 4dr Sdn LX Auto | 4dr Sdn LX Manual |
| Inventory price | |
| Starting at $15,315 | Starting at $15,315 |
| Combined MPG | |
| 0 | 0 |
| Engine | |
| 130.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 130.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |