So my protege has been totaled!

[tyusha]

it certainly is but it's seems like it wasn't as problematic in the past... i took great care of my car, and washed it in winter, and there was a ton of rust on my car

 

[subspeed6]

I think P5s have a problem with rust in those areas in general.

 

[genericuser]

yeah, the rear fenders are especially problematic on the p5's.

honestly though, any car is going to rust up here in new england. keep it clean for as long as you can, but if you get a scratch or a good dent, and don't touch it up, it is the beginning of the end.

 

[subspeed6]

honestly though, any car is going to rust up here in new england. keep it clean for as long as you can, but if you get a scratch or a good dent, and don't touch it up, it is the beginning of the end.

I think my MS6 is doing well and hanging tough. Mostly because I detail it a lot and wash the undercarriage a lot.

 

[bazooka joe]

I own a 2006 MS6 that has been my daily driver for the entire time I have owned it (Since 2006). I have no signs of rust and I believe it is because of my attempt at keeping it clean.

I think the rust issue you see is dependent on how people take care of their cars.

washed my car once a week in the winter...didn't help my doors and engine bay either

I think P5s have a problem with rust in those areas in general.

yup

yeah, the rear fenders are especially problematic on the p5's.

honestly though, any car is going to rust up here in new england. keep it clean for as long as you can, but if you get a scratch or a good dent, and don't touch it up, it is the beginning of the end.

not mine..doors

 

[tyusha]

its still weird. are cars are not that old. my probe was not taken care of well before i got it, but it still had zero rust...

 

[genericuser]

I think my MS6 is doing well and hanging tough. Mostly because I detail it a lot and wash the undercarriage a lot.

a good coat of wax goes a long way.

 

[Astral]

hey victor! sorry to hear about the p5! the rust sucks indeed, but I don't think it's quite as bad as you describe.

enjoy the new ride! is it a stick?

I have a pair of hamann side skirts for that car, in silver, already painted. (three pics here, starting with this one). my buddy bought those for his silver 3-series sedan, but then sold the sedan before installing them. $100 if you want them.

 

[altspace]

I think my MS6 is doing well and hanging tough. Mostly because I detail it a lot and wash the undercarriage a lot.

Ditto! Although I love BMW, thought about getting one myself, it was the cost of ownership that kept me away in the long run. Not that an RX-8 is any better in terms of cost for maintenance, but the BMW would have been twice that and I had full warranty on a used Mazda. So we bought a VW instead....haha! Of course it was a Certified Pre-Loved car which means it came with a full warranty.

In any case, enjoy the car and we hope to see you.

 

[tyusha]

hey victor! sorry to hear about the p5! the rust sucks indeed, but I don't think it's quite as bad as you describe.

enjoy the new ride! is it a stick?

I have a pair of hamann side skirts for that car, in silver, already painted. (three pics here, starting with this one). my buddy bought those for his silver 3-series sedan, but then sold the sedan before installing them. $100 if you want them.

Yeah the car is stick, as i would not buy anything else side skirts sound good but my car is not silver, it's called silver gray i think... still though 100 bux is a good price so i will think about it

Ditto! Although I love BMW, thought about getting one myself, it was the cost of ownership that kept me away in the long run. Not that an RX-8 is any better in terms of cost for maintenance, but the BMW would have been twice that and I had full warranty on a used Mazda. So we bought a VW instead....haha! Of course it was a Certified Pre-Loved car which means it came with a full warranty.

In any case, enjoy the car and we hope to see you.

I am a little afraid of the costs, but hey, they seem to be not too bad to work on and i did most of the stuff on my old car myself. i was afraid of buying a VW cause they too have their share of spottiness. i hope this car holds up ok, but only time will tell! So far i am loving it a lot!

 

[Astral]

Yeah the car is stick, as i would not buy anything else side skirts sound good but my car is not silver, it's called silver gray i think... still though 100 bux is a good price so i will think about it

I recall my friend's car was of your color... you are welcome to come and take a look at them if you are in the area.

 

[christiansMSP]

Sorry!!

 

[tyusha]

I recall my friend's car was of your color... you are welcome to come and take a look at them if you are in the area.

i live in waltham too now so yeah i am in the area we always say well get together for a beer and never do, so we should! PM me and well get together could even do this week maybe!

 

[scottm1985]

are the jdm taillights still for sale if so pm me i would like to buy them!!! let me know by pming me thanks