Want to get a Protege5

Typhoonk · Post by **Typhoonk** » March 1st, 2007, 5:24 pm

Hey;

Just got the itching for another car. A protege 5 in white or black, 5 speed.

Know anyone wanting to unload one for cheap or a good forum that is easy to read?

Looking to buy one in the summer

how much do they go for.

Also I am not looking to unload the mx-3 right away - unless someone has the right price

but any info would be great

mymx.3 · Post by **mymx.3** » March 3rd, 2007, 12:48 pm

ohhhhhhhh noooooooooooooo

you're leaving us

DEB

hharb · Post by **hharb** » March 3rd, 2007, 2:49 pm

i heard those are damn slow, they go for around 10k give or take depending on the condition

mr1in6billion · Post by **mr1in6billion** » March 3rd, 2007, 7:05 pm

hharb wrote:i heard those are damn slow, they go for around 10k give or take depending on the condition

They are basically the same as a mx v6. 130 crank hp. Not fast, not slow. The handling on them is incredible tho. Just don't get the automatic.

Clappy · Post by **Clappy** » March 3rd, 2007, 10:31 pm

check out http://www.toprotege.com

you can get some info there. Everyone is friendly...

If there isn't one currently for sale on the board, just ask, they usually can find one.

illapino · Post by **illapino** » March 4th, 2007, 2:21 am

i drive a 2002 Mazda Protege5 (hatchback) on my job, and no, it is definitely not 130hp ... it's a quick little bugger. I checked edmunds.com and I'm sure the trim I drive is the 170hp one, so often when i'm driving it i'm like "if this is 170hp, then just imagine 200 with a klze ... mmmmm"

note: the protege5 has awesome suspension. It's firm and i bet is intended to be a sports suspension system ...
handling? ehhh ... it's a typical sedan steerer in the lines of Toyota Camries, etc ... the mx3 has more precise/solid handling than it, that's for sure

but
it
looks
uncool.

mr1in6billion · Post by **mr1in6billion** » March 4th, 2007, 3:27 am

illapino wrote:i drive a 2002 Mazda Protege5 (hatchback) on my job, and no, it is definitely not 130hp ... it's a quick little bugger. I checked edmunds.com and I'm sure the trim I drive is the 170hp one.

The P5 never came in a 170 hp version. Most of them run off the 2.0L I4, which is only 130hp. There are a lot of swap options and bolt on turbo kits so maybe it saw an upgrade, but they only come stock with 130. There is also a P3, which is 140hp. And what your thinking of is the MazdaSpeed version, which does have 170, but it isn't a hatchback.

Typhoonk · Post by **Typhoonk** » March 4th, 2007, 7:06 pm

cool, I've been trying to get my password reset on the forum for a week - but it just won't go. I'm just gonna keep trying

Glad to hear it's a good car. I'm just looking for another sporty mazda but a more family geared car..........

neumann · Post by **neumann** » March 8th, 2007, 9:09 pm

The Mazda 3 Sport has become my spousal equivalent's wagon queen family truckster since we reproduced.

I think it is a lot more car than the Protege 5 and an older one should not be much more than referenced above for the Protege.

I have driven the Protege and it is a nice handling car but it doesn't have any more power than a V6 MX-3 but it is heavier.

The Mazda 3 in 2.3liter trim has more power and is a really nice package

Typhoonk · Post by **Typhoonk** » March 9th, 2007, 4:12 pm

ya wish I could get a mazda 3

just can't afford the $20,000 price tag!!!!

so the mazda wagon (protege5) it will be

I guess I can let the secret out -

I AM GOING TO BE A FATHER!!!!!!! My wife is with child, ... or something like that

so Protege5 for as cheap as I can get it in the toronto area!!!!

Clappy · Post by **Clappy** » March 9th, 2007, 4:18 pm

Congratulations! Buy the white one!