Used Mazda Protege for Sale

The car gets some 40 MPG and I drive a lot, so this is number one in my book. Repairs are not too bad either. The parts are reasonably priced and I can do a lot of the work myself.

I bought this car in 2006 and finally traded it in in 2013. It had close to 200,00 miles by the time it reached the end of my ownership, and when I sold it, I was told that the mechanics of the car were still in excellent condition and I would've gotten even more trade-in value had the body been in better shape (my fault that it wasn't). This car survived several years of commuting 2+ hours a day to school, as well as commutes to work and several 8+ hour drives for vacation. The only real issues I ever had with the car were the brakes, and even then I was just replacing brake pads. The car survived going into a ditch in a winter accident, a few bumps on a college campus, and the general wear and tear that a 20-something will put on a vehicle without necessarily providing it with the greatest care. The only thing I didn't like about it was the lack of features, like no power windows or power locks. In addition, the sound system and ability to use an IPod or smartphone in the car was limited as it didn't have a speaker jack.

Very reliable. Repairs are consistent with that of any car it's age. All is normal wear and tear items. The engine compartment is super spacious and allow easy accessibility to do any necessary repairs. The trunk is huge and I can easily fit $500 worth of food in there. My husband uses it for work and we bought it 7 years ago. It is only now showing signs of needing an engine replacement. He is sitting at 299,678 miles. Even thou it is not a 4x4 or all wheel drive, she handles outstanding in the snow and ice with just snow tires.