Auto loans: 1997 Mazda Protege
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.1 to 10.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.1 to 10.2 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 1997 Mazda Protege for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
1997 Mazda Protege specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5L 4-cylinder | 1.5L 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 | 9.0 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.1 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.1 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 190 g/km | 221 g/km | 221 g/km | 240 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $12.56 | $14.57 | $14.57 | $15.81 |
1997 Mazda Protege: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.5 L | 1.5 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 26 | 22 | 23 | 20 |
| MPG highway (US) | 33 | 30 | 29 | 27 |
| MPG combined (US) | 29 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 35 | 30 | 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$2,300 | US$2,700 | US$2,700 | US$2,900 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,512 | $2,914 | $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 1997 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 66 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (13), air bags (12) and power train (12). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V674000 | 2015-10-19 | electrical system:ignition:switch | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Auto loans: the 1997 Mazda Protege
No 1997 Mazda Protege is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Thinking about the 1997 Mazda Protege? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.
Recalls and complaints
Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Owners filed 66 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes, air bags and power train; have those parts checked. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
The figures, translated
Power: the 1.5L 4-cylinder; drive: front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
Plan on about 24 litres per 300 km; the combined rating is 8.1 L/100 km. A weekend of 300 km comes to about $37.68 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,300 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
What to expect from the Protege
As a compact car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight. The EPA lists 368 litres for luggage, roughly about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Who the Protege suits
It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.
Drive it on your own roads
Try the Protege on your commute, then decide. A test week in the Protege tells you more than any review. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Protege answers the big questions.
What it costs to run
Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. The EPA estimates US$2,300 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $125.60 at our price setting.
Choosing the right one
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
Make a request
Send a request to rent the model you are thinking of buying.
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 1997 Mazda Protege from us first.
Ask us about the 1997 Mazda Protege
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1997 Mazda Protege for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1997 Mazda Protege
Does CarmaCars sell the 1997 Mazda Protege?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1997 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 1997 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 1997 Mazda Protege cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,300 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2512.00.
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.