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(*this is in not a guarantee that another $3500 M3 will not break your heart) It'll probably end up as my full-time DD at some point, but I'm trying to stave that off as long as possible. It does get great mileage though, it's cheap to run, and hasn't put a foot wrong in 4 years/95,000 miles. And in terms of cheerful, when I drive my wife's Mazda3 (which I daily a good amount as well) lets just say it's got good steering, handling, and a nice shifter - all the same qualities as a P5 - but for me, the novelty wears off after a while, and then it's just another econocar. The P5 is cheap and cheerful, and paying $4500 for one is not cheap. I paid $3,500 for mine and I drive it 100 miles/day*. 61k is low miles but this car will not be that much better than a car that has twice that and has the same, or not quite as much rust.Īn NB short shift kit will not fit the P5. $4500 is too much for that car if it has rust. Note, because I have a full-blown disease, I've already looked into a Racing Beat exhaust, RPF1 wheels, Eibach springs/Tokico shocks, and a Miata Roadster short shift kit.assuming the one for the 5-spd NB fits. Should I rob a bank and get an E36 M3? Thanks in advance! Thoughts? Should I do it? Will it last? Anyone with real-world ownership experience? Kindly let me know. I suspect that I could acquire the car for +/- $4,500. Before I pulled the trigger, I would get an independent pre-purchase inspection. Though the car is clearly not a rocketship, it did make me smile so it's quick enough for my purposes. I drove the car and was pleasantly surprised.I could certainly tell that the Protege and the Miata share the same blood lines. However, I did notice what I believe to be more significant rust behind the rear bumper cover. I crawled under the car and observed some surface rust - nothing too troubling. The car lived in the Northeast so I'm cautiously concerned. I understand Proteges have a history of rusting. Exterior is a 8.5/10 and interior is a 9/10.
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Manual trans 61K miles no sunroof (ugh!) everything works. I plan to keep the SUV (too much $ dumped into it to keep in proper running order) as well as an NC and NA that I am also blessed to own.both modded to my liking.Īnyway, I have my eye on a one-owner 2002 Protege 5 (the wagon). I've concluded that I want a "beater" to DD. The gas needle goes flat damn-near every time I start it or change the radio station! I recently made the fatal mistake of calculating how much I spend on gas annually and am now clinically depressed. I'm currently DD-ing an SUV but it is a thirsty pig. I'm in the market for a cheap but fun and reliable DD. I bought a can of spray to fix my bumper and the paint was pretty accurate, I will recommend it.I have an admittedly first-world problem that I'd like you to help me solve. Emmanuel O, owner of a 2002 Mazda Protege 5 from Edgewood, MD Luis C, owner of a 2002 Mazda Protege 5 from Cleveland, OH Mike S, owner of a 2002 Mazda Protege 5 from Skokie, IL I will definitely purchase from them in the future.
I had never painted a car before and ended up with what I consider to be great results. Just remember to be patient and that the best results arise from preparation.
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The how to videos and tutorials are incredibly informative. Quick shipment, high quality selection process in deciding what they sell and the paint matched my factory paint perfectly. Perfect paint match.now I need to buy the clear coat! Zachary J, owner of a 2002 Mazda Protege 5 from Denver, COĪwesome experience with ATU. Great overall process! Michal Z, owner of a 2002 Mazda Protege 5 from Pittsford, NY Overall this was a very pleasant process for being able to touch up a spot on her car. Within a few days I received the tracking information and subsequently received my package a few days later. I quickly located the paint color on the Automotive Touchup website and placed my order. I ordered the touch up spray bottle paint for my daughter's Mazda Protege and it was an exact match. Charles B L, owner of a 2002 Mazda Protege 5 from Longwood, FL I bought a 16 yr old car, which needed maybe 30 or more scratch repairs. Here's what our customers are saying about our Touch Up Paint: Anthony C, owner of a 2002 Mazda Protege 5 from Elmont, NY
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