Afraid to buy a P5...
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Snacks McGee
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grishulia said:DO NOT BUY THE CAR!
........I don't want to see too many of them on the road.
LOL! and if you do...don't buy yellow!
i love my p5 and i actually chose it over a 2002 accord and i love accords
once i drove it, i fell in love with it
it only has 4 cylinders NOT 6 so how fast do you expect it to go ??
i have a sport mode automatic absolutely no problems i have had my car for over a year
it is not a race car geez
i can say that i am proud to drive my car not too many people can say that unless they drive a porsche or something
i would rather have a p5 over a Sunfire, Focus, cavalier, civic or neon anyday!!!
and you have to admit that it is quite eye catching
once i drove it, i fell in love with it
it only has 4 cylinders NOT 6 so how fast do you expect it to go ??
i have a sport mode automatic absolutely no problems i have had my car for over a year
it is not a race car geez
i can say that i am proud to drive my car not too many people can say that unless they drive a porsche or something
i would rather have a p5 over a Sunfire, Focus, cavalier, civic or neon anyday!!!
and you have to admit that it is quite eye catching
My p5 came with the sub in the trunk and it sounded badass. I'm an audio nut so the first thing I did was put in a system, but 'm actually still running the stock sub AND my alpine type-R it sounds awesome. The stock sub gives some great midbass to fill the sound. the stock tweets are still running even though I have infinity components - it gives a great wall of front focus.
andyfatsax
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best exhaust I ever heard was coming out of GT2 porche, that was ear blistering, second place is the porche boxter, damn thing sounds like a space shuttle.
Best bet, tell us where you live. I'm sure one of us will take you for a ride. It's easy to show someone why the Protege is so popular.
Motor Trend had a round up around December 02, where they really liked the protege. I remember them saying that the car wasn't the best in anything other than handling. The mileage wasn't the best, they found a more comfortable interior in another car, better looking dash materials in something else. Not best in class head room or footroom. Not the most spacious trunk space.
But after all of that, everyone involved in the review agreed that the protege was the car they would buy. It was simply the most fun to drive, and had the nicest styling of the group.
Motor Trend had a round up around December 02, where they really liked the protege. I remember them saying that the car wasn't the best in anything other than handling. The mileage wasn't the best, they found a more comfortable interior in another car, better looking dash materials in something else. Not best in class head room or footroom. Not the most spacious trunk space.
But after all of that, everyone involved in the review agreed that the protege was the car they would buy. It was simply the most fun to drive, and had the nicest styling of the group.
Ok, $0.02 from an experienced car owner.
1. too slow!
It has been said before, but you are getting a 2.0 L 4 banger that looks and handles well for round $16K. If you want a 200HP 4 banger then look at the Acura TSX ($26K) or a Saab 93 ($30K). A stock P5 will hold it's own on the hwy and if the point is to get you back and forth to where ever everyday then it is a suitable choice.
2. has a bad transmission (people having problems with it in their first 10k miles). Every vehical manufacturer, even Honda and Toyota have occasional problems with their vehicals. When a vehical is brand new you are obviously not going to see the problems untill it is driven awhile. The important things to look at are long term reliability and how how you local dealer handles warrenty issues. Many members on the board will testify and so will I on the realiblity of the Protege as a whole. My wife aunt, uncle and cousin have 3 Proteges, two '95 's and a 2000. One of the '95's have 180K miles on it the other has 150K. All vehicals have been maintained per manufacturers guidelines. Remember, any idot can buy a car, but it does not mean they take care of it.
3. bad paint (easily chipped, scratched)
Good paint comes on expensive cars, you get what you pay for. Plus, how long to you plan on keeping you vehical? I plan on 10 years and yes, I may have to repaint part or all of it. So I am putting the money I saved in buying my P5.
4. easily dinged and dented
In todays market there are very few steel manufacturers and most of the Japaneese companies buy from the same suppliers.
5. bad sound from stock stereo
I have spent my time desgning system (back in the late '80's early '90's) and to be honest the 6 disc system with the OEM sub ain't bad. If you want to destroy your hearing then spend a few grand on a slamming system, but again for $16K no new car is going to have a stock kick ass system.
6. tires wear too quickly and there are few alternatives for stock rims. I have seen many different rims on the board and stock alloys on a car in the price range is rare. Yes, low profile tires can wear quickly, that is an easy visual. Dis brakes wear quicker as well, but both items perishables and are intended for preformance not longevity.
7. tires are bad in rain, terrible in snow (snow tires are a necessity). When driving on wet pavement and in snow you should drive accordingly. Again, the low profile tire are ment to preform on dry pavement, but if you drive like a sane individaul during hazardous conditions then you will be OK.
8. strange noises??
Anything that is unknown to you is strange, learn your vehical.
9. leans to one side?? Crooked pic.
Final Thought - A wise man learns from his mistakes, a genius learns from the mistakes of others.
Good luck in you car search...
1. too slow!
It has been said before, but you are getting a 2.0 L 4 banger that looks and handles well for round $16K. If you want a 200HP 4 banger then look at the Acura TSX ($26K) or a Saab 93 ($30K). A stock P5 will hold it's own on the hwy and if the point is to get you back and forth to where ever everyday then it is a suitable choice.
2. has a bad transmission (people having problems with it in their first 10k miles). Every vehical manufacturer, even Honda and Toyota have occasional problems with their vehicals. When a vehical is brand new you are obviously not going to see the problems untill it is driven awhile. The important things to look at are long term reliability and how how you local dealer handles warrenty issues. Many members on the board will testify and so will I on the realiblity of the Protege as a whole. My wife aunt, uncle and cousin have 3 Proteges, two '95 's and a 2000. One of the '95's have 180K miles on it the other has 150K. All vehicals have been maintained per manufacturers guidelines. Remember, any idot can buy a car, but it does not mean they take care of it.
3. bad paint (easily chipped, scratched)
Good paint comes on expensive cars, you get what you pay for. Plus, how long to you plan on keeping you vehical? I plan on 10 years and yes, I may have to repaint part or all of it. So I am putting the money I saved in buying my P5.
4. easily dinged and dented
In todays market there are very few steel manufacturers and most of the Japaneese companies buy from the same suppliers.
5. bad sound from stock stereo
I have spent my time desgning system (back in the late '80's early '90's) and to be honest the 6 disc system with the OEM sub ain't bad. If you want to destroy your hearing then spend a few grand on a slamming system, but again for $16K no new car is going to have a stock kick ass system.
6. tires wear too quickly and there are few alternatives for stock rims. I have seen many different rims on the board and stock alloys on a car in the price range is rare. Yes, low profile tires can wear quickly, that is an easy visual. Dis brakes wear quicker as well, but both items perishables and are intended for preformance not longevity.
7. tires are bad in rain, terrible in snow (snow tires are a necessity). When driving on wet pavement and in snow you should drive accordingly. Again, the low profile tire are ment to preform on dry pavement, but if you drive like a sane individaul during hazardous conditions then you will be OK.
8. strange noises??
Anything that is unknown to you is strange, learn your vehical.
9. leans to one side?? Crooked pic.
Final Thought - A wise man learns from his mistakes, a genius learns from the mistakes of others.
Good luck in you car search...
kolashaker
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sjn8888 said:
Well, I got my first ding today, some idiot left a nice little 1/2" dent at the mall parking lot from his/her car door. Plus it took some paint off :mad:...
but you know what? I'm not blaming the damn car, I'm blaming the a**hole who probably felt a little jealous of my sweet lookin' P5!
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yea i got the sub in the trunk it doesnt set off car alarms but inside the car its nice as hell better then and sound systme Stock that is ive heard its better than my mom 325 Sports wagon Bmw and my dads Z3 Bmw and my bros 03 corrola. as for speed come one its the fastest in the group its isnt as fast as my dads z3 but the p5 gets up and goes pretty damn nice and its a pimp lookin car too no dings or dents or scratcher yet *knocks on wood*
Well, I read MOST of this thread... I hope I dont add more of the same-old same-old.
I'm coming from a 200 hp V6 taurus, and I'll tell you that the protege5 FEELS faster. Yeah the taurus accelerates fast, but you can't turn worth s***. After driving the p5, the taurus is almost unbearable. You can take offramps twice as fast, etc... in the P5.
Also, I got the stereo with the sub in the back and its WAY more stereo than I'll ever need. And I'm reletively picky when it comes to sound.
As far as the tranny - I read an article in on some canadian magazine where the tester was expecting a jerky auto tranny in such a light car, and was surprized how smooth it was.
I'm coming from a 200 hp V6 taurus, and I'll tell you that the protege5 FEELS faster. Yeah the taurus accelerates fast, but you can't turn worth s***. After driving the p5, the taurus is almost unbearable. You can take offramps twice as fast, etc... in the P5.
Also, I got the stereo with the sub in the back and its WAY more stereo than I'll ever need. And I'm reletively picky when it comes to sound.
As far as the tranny - I read an article in on some canadian magazine where the tester was expecting a jerky auto tranny in such a light car, and was surprized how smooth it was.
Togan said:everybody said what needs to be said
all i can say is: I love the get-up-and-go, or the leap, whichever u guys call it; im always the first to get up and go at intersections..
Stereo: for me is not bad at all
Tranny: dunno about US version but Canadian version has tiptronic-manual and auto together and its very convenient for a small car like this
tires: i do about 150km on da highway u cant feel a single turbulence nor shaking of the steering wheel, and no noise at that speed as well..so quiet even a baby can fall asleep =)
p5 is the first car in my life and im very proud of it
Okay, my 2 cents and what Togen says.
My auto gets off the line real well and handles just great. Top end is lacking but the midrange punch is fun. It's kinda noisy, but who cares, turn up the stereo. The two best things for me are the steering and brakes. Get on the highway and taker 'er up to 80-85 and it goes right where you point it, no wander, no off center lag, nothin' and if you're into it, you can feel the road like they talk about. Just the best. And the brakes work right now, nice, progressive and powerful. 4 wheel disks and 2800 lbs, nice combo. Oh, and it looks great! I think that the sport wagon is the next "Big Thing" in auto styling, get in early.
Hope you pull the trigger.
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I went from an Audi A4 to my Pro5. Its not as quick but I love it just the same or even more! I don't know of another wagon out there that looks as nice and has almost everything you would want in a car already included. Also about the sounds, I have a 10" Eclipse box with a 400w amp pushing it AND upping the stock speakers and it sounds great! Also beside not having AWD the car handles better then my Audi did.
Iconoclast
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i ussually prefer my ladies w/ healthy legs and ass, i mean she can be a A cup, as long as her ass and legs r healthy.
oh yeah, if u check other forums, im sure you will hear the same about every other car out thier.
and AUTOMATIC IS A BLASPHEME!!!
regardless if is sport or wutevadafuk
oh yeah, if u check other forums, im sure you will hear the same about every other car out thier.
and AUTOMATIC IS A BLASPHEME!!!
regardless if is sport or wutevadafuk
