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#233 of 265 Re: '03 Protege leftovers [smith1 #226] by kenv Jun 03, 2004 (5:24 am)
Replying to: smith1 (May 17, 2004 1:24 pm) Just purchased a 2003 ES, brand new on lot. Only had 114 miles on it when I drove it off. Sticker was $18,060 (including ABS and side air-bags) and I got 'em down to 13,900. I had referenced other internet sales on two LX's that MSRP'ed at 18k and 17k and they sold for 13k and 12k - so I used the 5000 off as a target to throw at the dealer. My first offer was 13,000 plus my trade for TTL out the door. They came back with 14,300 and I countered with 13,800, They came back with 13,921 and I settled at 13,900. I also checked KBB for retail/used for that car and it booked around 13,500. Couldn't check it for new prices. I felt good about my purchase. BTW, the car was manufactured 7/03 and looks like it was delivered 9/9/2003. Got the last new ES in the area. Heck, I think in the South.   KenV
#234 of 265 Protege5 on Highway by r34 Oct 10, 2004 (7:30 pm)
I just bought a 2002 Protege5. It was equipped with autostick. It performs very well in city driving. However, I found that the engine was very noisy on the highway and the car was not willing to go beyond 70mph. The noise was liked it couldn't swift up to the next gear. Is it normal ? I tried another 2002 and found the same problem.   Can I use the low profile 16" tires on winter (maybe no more than 1 inch of snow)?   Thanks. Replies to this message: kirstie_h (Oct 11, 2004 5:41 am)
#235 of 265 Re: Protege5 on Highway [r34] by kirstie_h HOST Oct 11, 2004 (5:41 am)
Replying to: r34 (Oct 10, 2004 7:30 pm) Hi r34 - you're in the pricing discussion, and your question would be better suited for our Protege5 Problems & Solutions discussion. Please visit that topic to continue.   kirstie_h Roving Host & Future Vehicles Host
#237 of 265 Re: Cool resource [icvci] by fblack Jul 13, 2005 (11:48 am)
Replying to: icvci (May 10, 2004 8:16 am) This is a bogus site. There are fake ratings in the system to boost their popularity.
#238 of 265 should I buy a 1995 mazda protege by peter24 Aug 15, 2005 (6:16 pm)
I speak Canadian, so bear with me. It's being sold by a friend of a friend, has only 60 kilometres (40k miles-ish?) and she's asking 5,000 Canadian, which is i guess around 4,000 US. Tiny bit of rust on roof, automatic, no AC.   I read some horror stories about transmissions on these vehicles. Should I just stay away? Or try to low-ball her and cross my fingers. Replies to this message: autonomous (Aug 16, 2005 4:39 am) neolinski (Aug 16, 2005 5:08 pm)
#239 of 265 Re: buy a 1995 mazda protege [peter24] by autonomous Aug 16, 2005 (4:39 am)
Replying to: peter24 (Aug 15, 2005 6:16 pm) 60 kilometres (40k miles-ish?) and she's asking 5,000 Canadian, which is i guess around 4,000 US. Tiny bit of rust on roof, automatic, no AC.   Amazingly low mileage for a 10 year old car!   Some would say the transmission problems on a 37K mile Protege are about a 100K miles away. Consumer Reports rates the transmission of the 97 model (the earliest report I have) as better than average; problem areas for the 97 include brakes, electrical, exhaust and fuel line.   Her asking price seems way off. I would get a copy of the Black Book of Canadian used auto prices or another book or websource on the topic; many libraries have these available for free. You'll likely find the price closer to half.   TIP: if you're negotiating bring your sources along to prove your point. Replies to this message: neolinski (Aug 16, 2005 5:08 pm)
#240 of 265 Need some advices on buying 2002 Mazda with a high milage by neolinski Aug 16, 2005 (5:08 pm)
Replying to: autonomous (Aug 16, 2005 4:39 am) Hello, everyone.   I have looked around Edmunds and townhall for awhile and finally decided to join (and asking for help )   I am looking for a RELIABLE (that's really the most important factor i'm looking at) small sedan/coupe/hatchback/wagon. and it comes down to Civic, Corolla, Sentra and Protege. And surely civic and corolla seem to be more expensive than other two. but i can live with a little uncomfortable seat and whatnot. Therefore my first question (yet has already discussed alot) is does Protege last as long as Civic? (simply i have not seen a Protege or Mazda with 150k)   Anyway, i found this dark green 2002 Protege DX (no power option, which i dont really mind) with wooping 60k miles on. it was priced 7000 but i lowered to 6000 dollars. a car looked pretty clean and well. would it be a good deal??   i mean u all guys seem to get a NEW protege for so low prices, i dont know if i am doing a right thing. (i mean i can just downpay what i have and go on to a payment plan. what u think?) let me know what you think about that 2002 protege dx!!!   Thanks so much.   p.s : i will need to make a long trip (700 miles one way) once in a while since i'll go to a college out of my state. (so yeah.. a lack of cruise system is not good, but i thought it wouldnt be that bad.. hehe)
#241 of 265 protege over civic any day by xan87 Aug 30, 2005 (9:41 am)
to answer your first question i owned both a 97 civic 2dr 5spd and i now own a 03 protege lx. i rolled my honda about 6 months ago and then bought the mazda. the protege has the civic beat in every aspect as far as im concerned. its faster looks better and parts are not as expensive. like a 450 dollar o2 sensor for my honda. the only thing is mine runs a slightly higher rpm at 65 70 mph. but mine had 19k miles when i bought it for 11.7k so i would say its about average. if you could i would suggest trying to get the price down to 5.5k
#242 of 265 Resonable price for 2002 Protege LX by jeffery88 Oct 15, 2005 (12:57 am)
I'm searching for a Protege and found a 2002 LX, auto, ABS w/ cruise control w/ 29k, very clean w/ minor scratches at rear. The asked price is $9500. I have lowered it down to $8300. Is this a good deal?

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