Used Mazda Protege for Sale

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.

This is an amazing car and one of the better brands to come out of Japan in the last two decades. I've had the luxury of testing driving many comparable brands but nothing quite compares to the Mazda Protegé. I actually bought the car from my dad, it had the new car smell in it still. He took very good care of it before I was able to buy it from him.

Considering how old it is and how many miles it has (212,000), the thing runs great. Paint still looks good. I haven't had many major problems except an oil leak since I got the car. It's a small car, but I'm 6'1", and I don't feel cramped. The trunk is surprisingly roomy for the size of the car. The gas mileage is great, and the small wheels make buying tires nice and cheap. There have been no issues with the stereo and the interior has held up very well for a 20-year-old car.