Used 1997 Mazda Protege for Sale near New Haven, CT

its alright very slow but likes to be revved the engine is quite peaky and has no bottom end. the suspension does a good job on a variety of surfaces including gravel at high speeds. The brakes work well once warm just like any other breaks. If coaxed properly the rear end will hang out rather nicely and as long as the driver wants it to hang out. The shifter isnt very good and the shift gates are very close together. The trunk provieds aduquate room for a car this size. The car is comfortable and is good on gas. With a good set of snow tires like the ones that I have on it right now it is a tank in the snow and is lots of fun.

•Performance - acceleration is satisfactory, braking is weak but satisfactory and handling is incredibly good. •Build Quality - doesn't need any repair besides your usual maintenance (oil, filters, tires, etc.) but as for any cheap japanese car, the plastic interior rattles when you turn up the volume of the radio. •Appearance - simple, easily accessible and repairable interior and exterior components. Looks good overall. •Cost of Ownership - very economical car (about 40-42 MPG) and maintenance can be easily done thanks to it's very accessible powertrain components. •Fun Factor - this car shouldn't be quoted as a "Front Wheel Drive" but as a "Fun Wheel Drive".

nothing special, at all!,,ended up gettin impounded anyways after the police found it at the mall uninsured with no plates good thing i wasnt driving ;)