Used 1994 MAZDA Protege

"My Mazda-Rati"

"Bought my 1994 LX Protege from the original owner about 10 months ago, complete with a stack of dealer service records and 182,000 miles on the odometer for $1,200. It has evry option except the sunroof. When i bought the car, I could tell the guy really LOVED this car, he bought it when he was in college, his first new car. He was selling it because he was starting a family and needed a bigger car. It now has 220,000 miles on her (original clutch). It would be unfair to say this is a great car because it is so much more than that. Ive had some great memories in her, but alas she is wearing out on me, and im seriously considering a VW Golf a friend has...I kno she would go another 200.000 miles if i had the $$$. So far new axles, cv boots, exhaust, plugs wires, replaced the steel wheels with Mazda Miata ls wheels (2002) to spiff up the outside. has been a fantastic automobile. i really want to keep her alot longer. who knows i might jus do that. If you found one and are reading this, BUY IT!!!! It will be the best move you can make. Thanks for reading hope it is helpful. -Julus"

"Original Owner 92"

"Purchased in 1992. Still drive it. Very reliable, had repairs done: CV, catalytic converter, usual maintenance: now at 279K. Still works great! Just do maintenance. Paint has faded but it's ok. Odemeter does not work-just reset the manual meter. Drove it out of state, up north. Mazda made a very good car. 92 Mazda Protege LX."

"The most underrated japanese import of all time"

"My BG chassis background. My mother bought a brand new 94 protege DX 5 speed in the 90's. I rode in the car as a child to my young adulthood. Her Mazda was always so reliable. She rarely had to take it in for repairs. I left for military service for 5 years. When i came home my mother still had the mazda. Her husband inherited the car and stated he would drive it till died before getting a new car. Long story short the car just wouldnt die. He got a new pick up truck and I inherited the old mazda. I had owned Bmw m3's, Cameros, turbo jettas, and, varuous other sporty vehicles. This little car blew me away with its handling. It was just slow due to sohc engine with tall gears. I owned the car anther few years driving 200 miles a day. She took every bit of it till around 350,000k a slight rod knock started to make its presence known. I ended up getting rid of thebvar and always regretted it. I picked up a 93 escort GT (same car as a protege LX model.of the ssme year just 2 door) and what a blast! With a rev happy 1.8 twin cam (shared from 1.8 NA miata) and short gears it was such a gem to drive. I currently own a 93 Protege LX and a 2003 escort zx2 (same chassis different engine) both great reliable vehicles. Probably the only complaint would be the seats. They tend to fall apart if your heavy in anyways after awhile. Luckly lots of junkyard replacement options. Including old escorts and MX3's. One thing to keep in mind is they are becoming harder to find nowadays. But cheap if you do. They make great auto x and rally x race cars as well."