Representative photoTowing for a 2000 Mazda Protege
Towing for the 2000 Mazda Protege: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 8.7 to 10.2 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2000 Mazda Protege for towing
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
2000 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 2000 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 102 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (32), air bags (26) and service brakes (9). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01V024000 | 2001-02-01 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME LEFT SIDE REAR BRAKE HOSES WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY. BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Towing for the 2000 Mazda Protege
The 2000 Mazda Protege and a tow: CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop, and never does the work itself. If the car is blocking traffic, stay safe first and call for help.
Your car, your notes
The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. Its 1.6L 4-cylinder drives through a 5-speed manual.
What CarmaCars does here
Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one. We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name. Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there.
A car while yours is in the shop
We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. Delivery and pickup are both options across the Toronto area.
Getting a clear quote
Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice. Ask for a written estimate before any work starts. Ask whether the shop will check anything related while the car is there.
Good habits for your car
Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter. Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt. Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive.
Your move
A short request starts it: the car, the problem, and when suits you.
Request towing
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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