Used 2001 Mazda Protege MP3 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Improvement was needed on the MP3
Sphantomk, 12/08/2005
Mazda Protege MP3 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I love this car. I wanted one from the day it came out on the lot. After I got one though I had to admit that everyone was right. It needed more power. So I got my hands on a 2003.5 Mazdaspeed Protege that was wrecked by a rear end collision with only 1k miles on the car. Took the full turbo kit and put it on my MP3. The MP3 now has just over 200 horsepower at the wheels. The car is now perfect!
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kurtb34, 04/08/2003
Mazda Protege MP3 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I love it, it's fun to drive and dependable (so far). Only one minor problem. Great online support community, too.
Sportiest Car under 12k
Mp3 lover, 04/05/2004
Mazda Protege MP3 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Hands down, best handling compact. Macapherson struts all around, shock absorbers, 1.5 inches lower than stock. This baby obeys all cornering comands with out question.
This MP3 is serious about having fun.
01hzmp3, 07/28/2002
Mazda Protege MP3 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Had suspension bushing squeaking noise few months after I purchased this MP3 model. Dealership fixed/replaced both front/rear bushings under warranty. Seems like no problem, but I will have to make sure of that come this winter since this noise only occurs under cool temperature. GREAT handling, I love to drive this car even if I have no reason to go anywhere. The stereo system is a BLAST to listen to, it doesn't thump hardcore bass... it thumps just enough to get you all pumped up for hours on end. Turns a lot of heads on the road. Like a Miata, this car is just a pleasure to drive around in.
"Cheapest Super Car"
PY, 04/08/2002
Mazda Protege MP3 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Trying to push this car to it's limit but seem like this car have no limit. The MP3 body is good enough to handle a 300 hp or up engine.