

Whether driving the 2003 or this Blazing Yellow 2003.5 Speed, the differences are easy to miss. In the end the most noticeable differences are its two new colors, Blazing Yellow and Titanium Gray (added to Spicy Orange, the only available color in 2003) and the rear spoiler. Since then it's received a few new nips and tucks, enough so that it was re-designated a 2003.5 model, identical to the 2004 version by the way. Initially, the MazdaSpeed Protegé came onto the scene in 2003. Even Jeep got into the action, but with a completely different outcome, opting for ultimate off-road prowess as the final goal for their TJ Rubicon rather than on-pavement road-holding. This isn't an anomaly, as dozens of compact automakers are spicing up their smaller entries to entice my generation. Get KBB Fair Purchase Price, MSRP, and dealer invoice price for the 2003 MAZDA Protege. In Mazda's case, they took their popular stock Protegé, tuned it up, and came out with MazdaSpeed Protegé, a stock tuner car. See pricing for the Used 2003 MAZDA Protege MAZDASPEED Sedan 4D. (Photo: Alexandra Straub, Canadian Auto Press) The changes for the 2003.5/2004 MazdaSpeed Protegé are easy to miss, if you don't count the new Blazing Yellow color and rear spoiler. The debate continues take it as you will. He says it's modified, therefore it can't be stock. I say, yes, it's modified, but it's still stock. I've had numerous tiffs with the boyfriend with regards to this concept. and I just had the pleasure of tuning around town in the new 2003.5 MazdaSpeed Protegé.Modified stock might sound like an oxymoron, and I guess it kind of is. I just had the pleasure of spending some quality time with the new "modified stock" 2003.5 MazdaSpeed Protegé. However, there are "modified stock" vehicles on It seems that stock just doesn't suffice. And I am not just talking about tuner cars I am also referring to off-road SUVs and trucks. Heck, I sit in my boyfriend's revamped Volkswagen everyday! Whether it has tinted windows, a lowered suspension or an enlarged spoiler (or as I like to call the big ones picnic tables), modified cars are everywhere. Modified or Stock? Rarely does a day go by when I don't see a modified vehicle.
