lookin' to buy Qs

[RaiderMS3]

I have 4 dogs, a 70, 50, 45, and a 30 lbs, and with the back seat folded down, no problems at all. They love the view out the back window!

 

[nate0123]

http://autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=192922155&dealer_id=57225309&car_year=2003&model=PROTE5&bkms=1133311451436&lang=en&isp=y&start_year=1981&certified=&search_type=both&distance=25&make=MAZDA&min_price=&address=91303&advanced=&end_year=2006&max_price=&cardist=2#vdptop

think i can talk him down to ten (thumb)

unless you need an auto, I'd recommend you go with a manual (drive)

cheaper, more fun to drive, and better on gas

 

[Lord_Zath]

unless you need an auto, I'd recommend you go with a manual (drive)

cheaper, more fun to drive, and better on gas

Actually, I found my auto seems to get better gas mileage than some people with manuals. Probably because the autos shift at lower rpm's compared to the standard manual driver . Though that isn't a major reason the auto is better. Doing it all over again, I probably would've gone manual. (deadhorse

 

[nate0123]

haha good point

I never get great gas mileage around town, but I don't expect it with the way I drive

I can eek out 29-30 on the highway though

 

[Rogue]

if you get the manual, get an 02.5 or 03 (look for side blinkers). they have an upgraded shift-fork compared to the 02s.

 

[bazooka joe]

here you go,

b. joe - that is a nice looking car, though a bit too 'cool' looking for me. plus i'm looking to spend less. b.joe, does your turbo effect gas mileage much?
he's asking to much though, i think, i saw a 2003 msp with about the same mileage for the same money (i know this isn't what you want)
it affects my milage only when i'm in boost, stay out of boost, same milage as stock (when boosting it can really gobble up some gas, plus i have to use the exp. stuff 93 octane.!!) good luck with the hunt, look at the mazda 5!!
nate - i'm not really interested in a minivan - if i can't get 25mpg i'm thinking of just going back to the expedition.

thanks for the replies - you guys are awesome, i've been on a bunch of car forums, but none have been as responsive as you all.

 

[amm888]

Actually, I found my auto seems to get better gas mileage than some people with manuals. Probably because the autos shift at lower rpm's compared to the standard manual driver . Though that isn't a major reason the auto is better. Doing it all over again, I probably would've gone manual. (deadhorse

i'm definately a stick man myself but there are 3 things going against me getting one: 1) my gfriend doesn't know stick (and doesn't seem to enjoy learning) 2) i live in LA 3) the way i tend to drive stick i can guarantee my mpg will be lower than with an auto.

my concern is that the auto will seem too sluggish compared to the stick which didn't seem all that powerful to begin with (i've only tested one stick so far (man does that engine rev high fast)).

 

[aMaff]

i'm definately a stick man myself but there are 3 things going against me getting one: 1) my gfriend doesn't know stick (and doesn't seem to enjoy learning) 2) i live in LA 3) the way i tend to drive stick i can guarantee my mpg will be lower than with an auto.

my concern is that the auto will seem too sluggish compared to the stick which didn't seem all that powerful to begin with (i've only tested one stick so far (man does that engine rev high fast)).

that's like the only thing it's got goin for it (glare) . I love the stick (hehe, wow, take that how u want, I guess), it's the shizz

 

[dsr70]

25 in town is hard to get. I get 23.5 usually with medium aggressive driving.

Doug

 

[Lord_Zath]

i'm definately a stick man myself but there are 3 things going against me getting one: 1) my gfriend doesn't know stick (and doesn't seem to enjoy learning) 2) i live in LA 3) the way i tend to drive stick i can guarantee my mpg will be lower than with an auto.

my concern is that the auto will seem too sluggish compared to the stick which didn't seem all that powerful to begin with (i've only tested one stick so far (man does that engine rev high fast)).

I've been driving an auto for almost three years now. I'm still enjoying it and don't plan on getting rid of it any time soon. It'll be fine for your needs I suppose - get the one with the sport shift so you can at least manually tell the car what gear to be in.

If you feel it isn't powerful enough, mod it!

 

[amm888]

Zath - is your "31mpg baby!" all highway, or a city/highway average?

"get the one with the sport shift so you can at least manually tell the car what gear to be in" - the one i'll be checking out this sat has that feature.

 

[Lord_Zath]

it was actually a mix of highway/city.

 

[ottawaP5]

Even if this car is slow, it's so fun to drive and handles so great that you won't regret getting it. I haven't found a hatchback that looks this good as of yet.

 

[amm888]

i've got a 6spd legend coupe - think it's more fun than that? (i suppose it's prob more agile...?)

 

[ottawaP5]

The legend coupe would probably feel more refined

 

[i12drivemyMP5]

1 up comparisons could go on for days....Let's see, is the legend coupe more fun than a carrera? Is the carrera more fun than a modena 360? Is the modena more fun than a saleen? Is the saleen more fun than a lambo countach? Etc, etc, whatever.............Depends on what kinda fun too. That legend would be no fun off road in the mud compared to a 4wd wouldn't it?