3rd Gen Protege/MazdaSpeed/P5/MP3 General/Maintenance Discussion for 1999-2003.5 Models Only (BJ Chassis)
View Poll Results: Did you get a good Protege5?
Yes, my Protege5 runs like a charm
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No, I had major problems(engine, powertrain, paint)
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Did you get a good MP5?

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Old Sep 3, 2002 | 05:02 PM
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Did you get a good MP5?

Just taking a poll to see overall quality with Mazda Protege5 and if the owners had any problems with their Protege5s? If so what kind of problems did you experience?
Old Sep 3, 2002 | 05:20 PM
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Only problem after a month is a the horn does not work and the paint seems to chip easy.
Wait and see what happens in the next wind storm to see how bad the sand blasts it
Old Sep 3, 2002 | 05:34 PM
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MINE runs like a top, turns heads where ever we go.....I am VERY satisfied.
Old Sep 3, 2002 | 05:48 PM
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No problems here...runs like a champeace:
Old Sep 3, 2002 | 06:02 PM
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Had it one year... no trips to the dealer.
Old Sep 3, 2002 | 06:07 PM
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You need a third category....A "runs well except for a minor problem". My car has not been perfect, but it has been good so far.
Old Sep 3, 2002 | 06:54 PM
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15k miles and no problems so far...
Old Sep 3, 2002 | 06:57 PM
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Moderator please add third option

Moderator please add a third option to the poll, "Runs Ok but has minor problems"
Old Sep 3, 2002 | 09:01 PM
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just logged 3000 miles, no problems at all . my first new car, still glad it is.
Old Sep 3, 2002 | 11:09 PM
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no problems here accept the ones caused by modifications...very reliable car
Old Sep 3, 2002 | 11:49 PM
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80,000 miles, not problems other than replace accs. belts, and normal maintiance. Wifes job has her driving all over the state of texas. We bought it the 3rd day they were availible for purchase. With these many mile I have had to do some trick to get normal maintiance parts ie. brakes and belts.
Old Sep 4, 2002 | 01:17 AM
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Just hit 8000km. Very good so far except a stubborn rattle in the door and a squeaky driver seat mechanism. No mechanical/electrical problem whatsoever.

And the best part is the engine/tranny loosen up a bit as the odo rolls...running very smooth.
Old Sep 4, 2002 | 03:04 AM
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I voted that I didn't have any problems, I probably jinxed myself. **knocking on wood as I type.**
Old Sep 4, 2002 | 05:20 AM
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No problems. **knock on wood**
Old Sep 4, 2002 | 07:43 AM
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got mine about 11 months ago, only have about 6700 miles. Runs great! No major or minor problems.



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