![]() I've owned two '92 Protege LXs, my current 2000 ES and my wife now drives an '02 Protege5. THere isnt a 93-up 626 out there that can make these claims(that has any real miles on it). Sunroof, power windows, locks etc., no problems. I have only changed 1 light bulb in that car since new. That car has only had exhaust, maintenance, one ball joint, one inner tie rod, and a new radio put in it. MY 92 626LX w/150k+ will be driven till it rots away(here in CT it wont be too much longer). Are these cars of better quality than my old 85 626LX that has over 200k, and the guy I sold it to 6 years ago still drives? No chance in heck. I presently own 3, and have owned several others. Honda automobiles are very popular,yes, but they have the same problems as mazda, nissan, toyota, etc. No one car line has the market cornered on qulity. not sure who said that, but it applies in this case.Īnd maltb, you are 100% correct about all cars being pieces of crap. "believe half of what you see and none of what you hear". What type of "dealership experience" do you have audia8q? Please dont tell me that what I know is second to what YOU read. He said the twin-turbo'd RX-7 was infamous for blowing up engines between 20,000 and 30,000 miles, and Mazda pulled the plug on it here because it was so unreliable. we were shooting the breeze about the RX-8 one day and he said it'd be much more reliable than the last RX-7 was since it's non-turbocharged. I've been a customer at my Mazda dealership since 1991 and I am very good friends with a mechanic there. Funny you said Mazda's early 90's turbo cars were great. If you want an all-Mazda 6, you can buy the 6i whose four-cylinder engine is made by our friends in Hiroshima.īut I can't wait to see what the Ford-Mazda relationship does for Ford in 2004 (possibly 2005) when the venerable Taurus becomes a rebadged Mazda6. And the Duratec has been in the MPV since the new version came out three years ago, and they've been very reliable. Except, of course, for the engine in the 6s - but that's Ford's Duratec with some fine-tuning by Mazda. While the Mazda6 is being BUILT in Michigan, the parts are all from Japan. I think the second year Mini will be able to be procured without winning the lottery while still having a demand slightly higher than its supply. I know that BMW is limiting supply of its Mini, but not to these levels. ![]() It's just a missed opportunity my this corporation.Īlso whatever happened to economies of scale? If the 2000 new parts in this Protege took X amount of man hours or research and testing wouldn't Mazda be able to produce them cheaper the more they sold. Sorry most people like me who would consider a Mazdaspeed Protege don't want to move up to a "6" so I don't buy that defense. I was able to pay below sticker(not above) and didn't have to time my purchase to perfection or hound dealers for months at a time. Yes I am happy with my GTI despite its imperfections. Remember when BMW lightened up on their steering and everyone complained till they changed it back? Sorry I wouldn't buy anything bases solely on magazine reviews and company reputation. I mean does Mazda really expect me to pay over sticker price for a car that I will probably never be able to test drive. First the Focus SVT and now the second itereation of this Protege is getting the same treatment. I for one am getting sick and tired of these limited supply models. ![]()
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