"Zane Warren" > wrote in message
...
> I am looking at buying a 2002 Mazda Protege'. When this car was new the
> sticker said it would get about 36 mpg. It is a 5 speed. Now if you look
at
> ratings it is only rated at 31. Can anyone tell me what kind of mileage I
> will get. I drive mostly on the highway. Thanks.

Probably closer to 31. The 2.0 liter engine is so-so on fuel economy. If you
drive hard expect it to be a little lower.

-John