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    02 P5 Rear Rattle/Thunking

    I read about a dozen pages back on "rear rattling" search but didn't find any posts that matched my description. If there is one though link me to it.. 2002 Mazda P5, 2L 5-speed No CEL What: thunking/rattling noise coming from rear of car, faster/louder at higher speeds, inconsistent at low...
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    Front end replacement? Mainly body work [pics]

    I haven't lurked on here for months and I apologize if there is a simpler answer I overlooked. I rear-ended somebody the other day [long, sad story too] and totally crunched my front end. The car runs fine (no leaking or any issues seen on the 4+ mile ride home or from moving it about the...
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    How to.. seat swap?

    I did searches for this and came up with so many results I feel overwhelmed. If I missed a vital thread, don't even bother to reply, just link me. I bought an 02 Protege5. It has the grey/black cloth interior. I'm more of a leather fan (or fake leather, I don't even care). I've never worked...
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    Teenagers & 500hp Cars Don't Mix

    Fiery Crash Kills 5 Young Men I have no sympathy - 18 year old and his buddies in his daddy's M5, driving at 3am on an airport runway, being stupid. It's a shame some people have no respect for powerful automobiles, or perhaps lack the common sense necessary to compute "1000+ lb of metal &...
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    Stock Shift Knob.

    I just purchased an '02 Protege 5 manual and noticed that the shift knob is very worn and has no markings or indicators on it... I've never driven stick and I find the diagram very helpful in knowing how to shift. I did searches on here and Google and did not come up with anything helpful...
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    Just Put Deposit on '02 P5, Bumper Damage?

    I did a search but can't find the part # of what I need to buy to replace this.. it's just the cover for the light on the side of the bumper: Also noticed this, something I should really worry about or strictly cosmetic? I'm bringing my mechanic to take a look at it when I make my next...
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    Going to look at '02 Protege 5, Buyers Beware?

    I did try a search for threads about new P5 owners and found so many helpful links, tips, and advice - great forum. My current ride is getting too expensive for me to continue working on and driving and I've been in need of a decent car with good mileage, the usual "practicality" spiel. I love...
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