Corolla or Protege?

I’m looking to buy a new car. The Mazda is better looking, handles better, and has a better interior. The dealer, the only one in town, has a sleazy rep. It’s maybe $300 cheaper.

The Toyota get 10 mpg better than the Mazda in city driving. The dealer has a very good rep.

Anybody bought one of these and found out it was a mistake?

Historically speaking, Toyota has a better rep for reliability. The Corolla, in its many forms, has always been a good car. Service, while minimal for this car, IS important, so go with the dealer with the better rep.

Mazda, good car. Toyota, better car. Nuff said…

I agree with Croaker. Both are good cars, but it’s hard to go against Toyota quality.