I love the protege 5....I need help should i buy it???

[p5power]

The only problem with being a college student with a p5 is the urge to mod it- which ends up taking place in a parking lot most of the time.

geeze, ain't that the truth! and because everyone sees me in the parking lot working on my car, they think i want to work on their's too!! somehow i've become the resident mechanic...i don't go anywhere without my tools anymore. and you'd think with a school full of mechanical engineers (roughly, like 80% of the class are m.e.'s here), there would be more of them out there.

anyway...back onto topic... buy it!! you'll love it!

 

[Flash5]

Yea def get it, the gas mileage is good for a college kid working his way through college. And it is perfect for moving back and forth from dorums too.

 

[Mounty]

cuzzz's its terboed duh

Apple and Orange! He wants a Protege5, NOT a MSP! And last I check, the MSP has a turbo in it (smash) and the SRT-4 is a SEDAN (a butt ugly one at that)!

 

[p5power]

Apple and Orange! He wants a Protege5, NOT a MSP! And last I check, the MSP has a turbo in it (smash) and the SRT-4 is a SEDAN (a butt ugly one at that)!

last i checked, the msp was a sedan too! still way better looking than the srt-4 imo

 

[65racecoupe]

Another college student. Hauls what you need, does OK w/ engine mods, and will handle like you wouldn't believe w/ minor suspension mods. A great toy to have in town. Def get a 5 spd if you can. And laser blue rox!!

Do not buy a P5 if it an automatic. It takes all the spirit out of it.

I can rip around corners like you wouldn't believe, and my suspension is NOT modded yet (K - Sport coilovers and 17x7.5 Rota rims are my only handling mods installed). When I add some GT Spec and AWR parts, it will be killer.

Yes, these things are so fun to drive. When they have power, they are stupid fast. I challenge someone to make a better all around street car than a boosted P5.

You guys will see some stuff this summer with the P5s. There are 4 or 5 SERIOUS P5s (300 plus wheel hp) with MAM stuff (mine, CWILL, Dwayne.....) and Juan's crazy ass will keep his high power builds up. He has 2 serious cars that HE is doing personally, I believe.

It is an exciting time to own a P5.

 

[Mounty]

last i checked, the msp was a sedan too! still way better looking than the srt-4 imo

Yep. Agree! I would rather save more and go with a WRX WAGON if you want a turbo, seriously! Lookwise, still hands down for the P5, so go for it!

 

[65racecoupe]

Yep. Agree! I would rather save more and go with a WRX WAGON if you want a turbo, seriously! Lookwise, still hands down for the P5, so go for it!

No, not really. If you are looking for a fast street car, look no further. 12 seconds is easier territory than ever.

 

[YodaHo110]

hahha thanks for all the replies i really like the p5 but damn its so hard to find thats for sale and the right miles or price

 

[2k2silvermp5]

Yeah I think the general consensus is you should buy it

 

[Boston5761]

Buy it!!!

 

[theZD]

If you have the patience, I would strongly suggest sticking with the search. I just bought my P5 yesterday and absolutely love it. Like you, I had a hard time finding the right one...but obviously did! If you go at the right time, you can get a dealer to take a lot of the price, too. (depending on the car, obviously) They took $2000 of mine to make it $10,000.

Like I said, I think you should stick with it. The car is definitely worth the wait and time spent researching/looking. Good luck!!

 

[aMaff]

I didn't read the whole thread so this may have been said already lol, but here's a little tip:

These cars don't sit on dealer lots very long. Most I've seen was 2 weeks tops. If you find one you like, don't sleep on it, cuz you may come back to find it gone