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    Scratched door panels... fixable?

    I'm not sure what you'd use to fix this... maybe some of those dashboard cleaning products? I'm not sure if painting it is an option... Might be easier to take it to one of those professional detailing places to go over and fix up the entire car before you sell But if you figure something out...
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    1.6 manual transmission help/suggestions

    Hey everyone, I have a manual tranny on my 1.6 (and 80,000 km), it started making a little bit of noise when I accelerate from rest through first. Other gears are fine. I went to get it checked out, and two different places told me there is a problem with the transmission - but they can't...
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    Got 30+ MPG

    In case there's a slight difference between models, there's an easy way to check this: As soon as you see the light go on, take it to a gas station and fill it up (tank capacity minus gallons filled = how much gas left when the light comes on)... I usually have about 9-10 litres left (~2 gal)
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    Rear Speaker Wire Harness

    I wouldn't mind knowing this as well - I have a 2000 also and I plan on changing my audio setup this coming summer
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    My First Mazda Protege !

    Congrats on the car! I picked up a 2000 dx about 5 months ago, and it's been running fine. I'm of the same mind as you, I want it to last a long long time, so any mods I'll be doing are going to be cosmetic. Other than that I guess just take care of it and it'll last longer
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    Slight buzzing in right dash at 2500rpm

    I have an '02 1.6 with the same buzzing sound at front-right. In my case I'm thinking it has something to do with the weather - the buzzing started just the last few days when the temperature dropped (and stayed) below freezing. It actually is off and on now... I'm trying to see if it...
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