1999 Mazda Protege for sale
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 8.7 to 10.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
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- Combined
- 8.7 to 10.2 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
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Rent a 1999 Mazda Protege for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.
1999 Mazda Protege specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.6L 4-cylinder | 1.6L 4-cylinder | 1.8L 4-cylinder | 1.8L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.6 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 205 g/km | 212 g/km | 221 g/km | 240 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $13.49 | $13.95 | $14.57 | $15.81 |
1999 Mazda Protege: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 25 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
| MPG highway (US) | 31 | 30 | 28 | 27 |
| MPG combined (US) | 27 | 26 | 25 | 23 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 32 | 31 | 30 | 28 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,500 | US$2,600 | US$2,700 | US$2,900 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,698 | $2,790 | $2,914 | $3,162 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1999 Mazda Protege
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 88 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (22), air bags (21) and tires (13). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00V301000 | 2000-10-05 | equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc. | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A PARTICULAR FACTORY INSTALLED AUDIO UNIT. IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED AT LOW SPEED IN A HOT AND HUMID ENVIRONMENT WITH THE WINDOW OPEN, AIR CONDITIONER RUNNING, AND AUDIO ON, CONDENSED WATER ON THE A/C DUCT SURFACE COULD DROP AND ENTER INTO THE AUDIO UNIT,... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 1999 Mazda Protege?
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 1999 Mazda Protege for sale by us right now. This page sets out the 1999 Mazda Protege for buyers, in plain words.
What to check on the Protege
Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. There are 1 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Owners filed 88 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train, air bags and tires; have those parts checked. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
Specs, explained
The 1.6L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Plan on about 26 litres per 300 km; the combined rating is 8.7 L/100 km. That works out to about $13.49 per 100 km at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,500 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Who the Protege suits
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.
Space, size and seats
As a compact car, it is easy to drive and park in the city. Luggage space is 368 litres, enough for about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Drive it on your own roads
A week with the Protege answers more than any brochure. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. A test week in the Protege tells you more than any review.
Narrowing it down
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Within the 1999 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
The cost of driving it
The EPA estimates US$2,500 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Ready to ask?
Send a request to rent the model first, or ask us what we can do.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1999 Mazda Protege from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1999 Mazda Protege for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1999 Mazda Protege
Does CarmaCars sell the 1999 Mazda Protege?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1999 Mazda Protege before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1999 Mazda Protege have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1999 Mazda Protege cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,500 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2698.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.