yep, engine is 2.5 and it's a 6 speed trans. also came with the basic accessories for Spec V like Skyline style front seats, Rockford Phosgate sound system with subwoofer, 17 inch rims and a rear spoiler. i was thinking of mazda 6 before but price was a little bit higher and engine is from ford and i hate fords. i am a toyota person in the beginning but with all the options and power the Spec V has, I can live with it. No worry, I will always wave when I see a Protege 5...zoom zoom...
right now, i am not thinking of any mods. i am very happy with it.
mazdaspeed was kind of nice too but mazda dealreship doesn't carry.