the silver ones are faster. there is a thread out there somewhere.
I got a silver one.
There were a few differences between the 2002 and the 2002.5 and 2003
From what I know between them
2002.5 and 2003 had
Side marker lights on the fender
different style alloy wheels
open cup holder...
2006XX miles
original motor, tranny (had syncros replaced during a linkage problem), etc..
Replaced the timing belt 25,000 miles ago, along with the original rotors (they had meat left but the fronts were getting low.
replaced 2 calipers
Changed: O2 sensors, air filter, oil (alot) spark...
Well,
what is the cash situation and what kidna cars do you have in mind?
Do you want to stay with a protege5?
Im getting rid of my protege5 soon, and trying to get a miata. the wife ahs a Mazda6s whcih is nice and peppy. you can get a used one for cheaper then a ms3
the one thing that I didnt like about th auxmod was that it doesnt charge the ipod. my gromaudio for my protege did and worked pretty well.
but im going to see how it goes before i pull the trigger on the auxmod. I havent heard anything down about it.
nice post amaff.
So here is the update. Im still on teh fence on buying something.
I went to see my cousin and mentioned I was looking for a miata. He did have 1 on the lot i think it was a 2006. not a fan of that body style.
We got to talking and I told him I was either looking for a...
I was looking around and dont feel like spending a few grand on a car I actually dont want. I love the 99 and on until the just changed it.
I think Im going to stop in and see my cousin and ask him if he gets a trade in of a miata with teh 6spd and bose from 99 -07 with in my price range ill...
So I think ive been getting the itch for a new car or at least a new to me car.
I am the original owner of a 2002 Silver (yes the faster one) Protege5.
I now have 2005XX miles on it.
I just had the front right wheel bearign replaced.
I need to repalce the right rear caliper but its...
if the wires are bad liek realyl really bad they do.
it might actualyl be the ignition coil.
what kidan total milage are we talking on the car? the coils are cheap like $10 to $20