7/27/2023 0 Comments 2002 mazda protege 5![]() A friend of mine who works for Mazda said they still feel the PR5 was one of the best cars they made. Too bad Mazda only produce this car for 2 years replacing it with the Mazda 3 which doesn't drive with the same "fun" factor. But whether for daily driving or 350 mile trips to each of the state, this car is remarkable. I have a 2007 Mazda Speed 3 as well and use both cars driving back and forth from Southern and Northern Cal. Even more surprising, the original clutch is still working. I have 202,000 miles on the car and only had to replace a water pump at 80,000 miles and an alternator just recently. I get 25 mpg in town and 31-32 mpg highway at 76-78 mph. The downside it rides rough on a rough road. It's the great suspension on the PR5 that makes this car unbelievable. You can go into a curve, down shift and push the pedal down in the turn and come out like a sling shot with full safety control. The PR5 drives like a sports car more in line with the Mazda Miata. Though the PR5 had 50 hp less than the Matrix and 5 spd manual transmission, it was a better all around driver due to its gearing which gave it a lot of low end torque. There was a $8,000 difference which I couldn't justify when I tested the two cars. Compared it to the Toyota Matrix which had the 6 spd, 180hp. Treat yourself to a P5 while some are still around.!!! ZOOM ZOOM!!īought the car new in 2002. I have owned several in the past, waste of $$$$. Add your vehicle Get an exact fit for your 2002 Mazda Protege Year Make Model Engine 4 Cylinders 2. You want to waste money on trendy overpriced Euro's feel free to get one of their bucket of bolts. 2002 Mazda Protege Wheel Bearing/Hub Assembly-Front Buy Online. Very easy car on the budget, easy parts and easy fixes. TOO BAD Mazda only made this a 2 year production car. I had a lumpy and unreliable 89 Ford Taurus but when I met my Wife she was in a sexy 91 Protege and that was it.got rid of that ford ( found on road dead) and never turned back. It can easily be your family daily driver or zipping along on a hot date. Has a very attractive cluster dash with white displays and gauges that excite. It has sleek lines, a zippy engine with excellent mpg, goes into corners and out with even more zip. It has a sport feel yet has so much built into it.on certain trims you get abs, sunroof, and more. A 00 Protege, '93 Miata! And 01 civic to feel my age 58.ouch. I have 3 P5's 2 '03's Silver & Yellow and 1'02Red. ![]()
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