grrrrr its a wagon

[StreetPreacher]

Plus, you will be able to out slalom all the cars in this class and many others.

Yeah, what she said.

Like today I was driving back from the FedEx depot with my new racing beat catback in the back, and on the way to the on ramp this SUV is tailgating me, like i'm not driving fast enough. Well let's just say that after the long curve of the on-ramp I was way out in front of him!

-Sp

 

[matallama]

for insurance purposes I want them to call it a wagon, but it is classified as a hatchback by car mag's. I just call it a blast to drive.

If you are looking to switch, my insurance (AAA) calls it a wagon.

 

[sundevilMP5]

heheh...i call it a sport wagon...all my life i grew up with my parents driving us around in an 87 oldsmobile station wagon...i vowed to never drive a station wagon and look at me today...ironic life is...

this is the perfect car for a young guy to have...especially since you're 18 and probably gonna be off to college...i was able to move most of my stuff in one car load (i had a lot)...it was cool cuz my car actually did look lowered...you can haul stuff and people easily...you definitely get more then what you pay for in this car...and NO it doesn't feel big or anything actually quite the opposite very nimble...

yes obviously its a little slow but hey it's an econo box not a sports car but it handles with the best of them...

 

[dmurphy10]

Reguardless of what you or others may call it, you have to ask yourself if the car fits your needs. If you are or are planning to be college bound you should consider the cargo space, there is plenty of room for dirty laundry and beer. Even as a poor college student you can still afford to put gas in the tank. It has a stylish deisgn and you don't see them everyday, girls will see you as someone who stands out from the crowd. Oh, and you can't fold down the seats and inflate and air mattres in the back of most sedans and sport coupes (tinted windows are advised).

 

[Stealth5]

i feel sad every day when ill never know whether i couldve gotten that rsx type-s i wanted

 

[flat_black]

Man, I dunno... This is definitly a wagon, but it handles like a nice, little sedan, IMO... The difference I noticed between the wagon and the sedan was the slightly tailhappy nature of the wagon, and with my guess, it's just due to the extra weight in the back, rather than the front, or somesuch... It's a fun car, for sure, and it's great to make fun of people who can't outhandle it.

'Aw, gee? Why can't your Camaro keep up with my wagon in this corner?' As I push the throttle down a bit more, and listen to the tires squeal as I hit the edge of my cornering, come into the straightaway, and the monsterous musclecar passes me, but I get a nice scowl for my effort!

Beemers get really pissed when you pass them, too, but the drivers of those are generally assholes, anyway, if you live anywhere near Boston. Hehee.

Drive it. You'll like it. =) I know I do!

 

[1sty]

well i like the look of the mp5 (130hp kinda sucks but im planning on putting a turbo in the future anyway) but my mom keeps saying "you sure you want a wagon?" and its making me feel like its a 89year old driver car. personally i think it would look great with some nice rims and lowered. oh im 18 by the way

im probley going to go for a test drive today and i was wondering when you guys drive the car does it feel like your driving a wagon? or like a huge bus? i mean i think i want this car but then my moms like "their comparing this car to other wagons its a wagon" and im like shhhhh i just dont know what to do

I got the same s*** from my office co-works.
I Don't realy care.

I take it you gave up on the MSP?

Just drive the P5, if you like thats all tha matters.
I love my wagon

 

[1sty]

i swear to god if another person in my family asks why im buying a wagon im gonna...im gonna (flame2) (hand) (dark)

I like wagons. Well this one any ways.

Station wagons became minivans, minivans became SUV's Thus its the SUV's that suck and are for yuppy's (thumb)

 

[MarkSpark]

The Protege is a go-cart, simply put. I drove my friend's 2001 Civic...uhh...doesnt compare at all handling-wise and the the brakes sucked!

 

[bud_d]

Another note too, "wagons" are typically bigger. Hatches typically are shorter. The P5 is about ~3 inches shorter then the Protege Sedan, and handles better too!


p.s. You still can't out handle my car you P5 ******! (mj)

 

[InitialDMP5]

yeah, that is so true about the civic. I drove my sisters civic tonight and man that thing feels like I am pulling a weight when i turn the wheel compared to when I whip around my steering wheel in the P5. I realized how cool the car was. although I seem to realize that everytime I drive it...one of the best points about the car.

 

[dmaownsyou]

u asked how much tinting cost, it cost me 220 for all windows (excluding winshield obviously) using the most expensive tint. and as far as it being a wagon, who cares what people say, you will be happy with it. i was in a similar situation, i am also young and had a limited budget, but after doing a lot of research into other cars i ultimately chose the mp5 because turboing it is not overly expensive, and it handles very well for being front heavy.

kory

 

[Mike R]

My friends made fun of me getting a wagon because wagons are old people and family cars. Then I mention I DO have a family and the car I traded in was a friggin GRAND MARQUIS!!!! The #1 old people car. In fact my last 3 cars were crown vics and grand marquis'. Besides it's a "sport" wagon (naughty)

 

[CruzinAltitude]

Just read the last line of Mike R's sig to understand why the MP5s wagon status is forgiveable. I love that I drive a great looking, great handling wagon.

 

[mctoone]

Just tint the windows and it will look cool! You wouldn't see a soccer mom driving a P5 with tinted windows.

 

[dmaownsyou]

tinting windows and aftermarket rims would go a long way to making it look less a wagon.

 

[bud_d]

you could always just say, ya it's a wagon, but it looks better then your car, I be snapping necks!

 

[jono1200]

Anyone that talks s*** about the P5 being a 'wagon' is bitter because their two door, Wal-mart Honda handles like a shopping cart, or because they're some Mullit-tard that thinks anything with less that eight cylinders is for "faggots".

Damn, I love my P5 and I come from a family of race car drivers.

I'm not sure where you live, but here in Canada it cost me $220 CAD to get the rear 7 windows tinted to 5% (and the job is guaranteed: it peels/fades/purples...I go back and get it done again).

There are also tonnes of fun ways to tweak your P5 as you've probably read on this site!
jonathan

 

[Monstermile]

It's not a wagon. It's a SPORTS HATCHBACK. Personally I don't care what people call it. I have the satisfaction of knowing I have a sweet looking car that handles real good, and still have plenty of room to haul around the kids. Also this is one of the best cars I have owned for over-the-shoulder visability. No blind spots at all.

 

[PaulMP3]

if your gonna turbo it and you dont like people talking smack. buy an MSP.