I am looking at buying a 2002 Mazda Protege'. When this car was new the sticker said it would get about 36 mpg. It is a 5 speed. Now if you look at ratings it is only rated at 31. Can anyone tell me what kind of mileage I will get. I drive mostly on the highway. Thanks.
Mazda Protege'
Mar 05, 2005
3 Replies
Probably closer to 31. The 2.0 liter engine is so-so on fuel economy. If you drive hard expect it to be a little lower.
-John
A two liter is a two liter. Don't buy the car for that reason. A good reason for buying a Protégé is that they are relatively inexpensive, excellent cars. Very reliable, very good on comfort and they handle reasonably well for a sedan.
We have a 1997 that one of my daughters drives to college. Bought it a few years ago for about $4K. Since then, it's needed some A/C work and I put in a new water pump and timing belt. At 107K, it's doing quite well.
My oldest daughter graduated from school in 2003, we played "beat the dealer" and she bought a new Protégé (last year of manufacture). It has been absolutely trouble free; not even a loose this or that. Yet another excellent example.
Ken
I have a 2001 Protege - automatic. I don't get over 28 - on a good day. Great little car, though.
Tom
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