I'm back!!! i just went from a 2003 p5 to a 2008 3 sedan on a whim..

chexmix78

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03 Protege5 traded on 11mar08, new ride iTouring Value 4dr Sedan
2 years ago. i was looking at getting the 3sedan, and instead i came across a 2003 protege5 that was certified pre-owned, so i picked that up instead and saved me thousands as it already came with extended warranty....plus i always wanted a p5...

well, the car, was fun at first, but it came with alot of gremlins, too many trips to the dealer and it left me stranded too many times, twice when the temp was below zero....

long story short, at 4am this morning, i crunched some numbers and figured i could get a 3sedan for not too much more a month and i would get a smooth, trouble free(here's hoping) car.

so i went to the dealer today and signed for a New i Touring Value 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
it was so new, it was still plastic wrapped....i have to pick it up tomorrow.

i opted for nothing more than what was already included on the value version. it seems like this version is pretty much a sport version with the 2.0 engine instead...

i got it in the galaxy gray. (i think, the darker gray.)

i will miss the fender flares though :(

here it is in purple
 

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Congrats and sorry about your experience with your P5. I own a 03 P5 for 4 years and have no issue with it other than a stuck thermostat. I traded in for a 07 Mazda 3, which I'm happy with. Yes I do miss the fender flares and big fog lights at first, but now I'm very happy with my 08 Mazda 3 (The 07 got totaled in 4 mths :()
 

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