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[theEZV]

it belongs to a guy on this forum. its a nice msp. msp608 is his screen name

 

[MSPat]

Oh awesome, ill have to check him out then.

 

[Hank3]

Found a private seller with an 03.5' Yellow MSP w/61K miles for $7,500 OBO. Garage kept, stock condition (only mods are tail lights in which he still has the originals, some LEDs inside and out which you can probably take off, and light blue calipers which I would re-paint). If everything is mechanically sound; found to be in no accidents; or has any damage, and properly maintained, is it worth pursuing?

 

[theEZV]

take a look at it. unmolested msp's are getting harder to find. price isnt too bad

 

[Wagonbacker9]

if the calipers are painted, I'll bet money it was modded at one time.

 

[Hank3]

These are the low quality CL pictures:

 

[turbalt]

http://www.concoursautomotive.com/n...d4ecd6a4e59/2003-Mazda-MAZDASPEEDProtege.aspx

Im looking into buying this, but im am kind of worried about the motor taking a giant dump one day. How reliable are the internals of this car, and what problems could i be facing in the future.

 

[littlemimus]

http://www.concoursautomotive.com/n...d4ecd6a4e59/2003-Mazda-MAZDASPEEDProtege.aspx

Im looking into buying this, but im am kind of worried about the motor taking a giant dump one day. How reliable are the internals of this car, and what problems could i be facing in the future.

as long as u keep stock boost you will be fine. idk why it says 6 speed. its only 5 speed.

 

[turbalt]

Thats what i though on the transmission, and are the internals really that weak?

 

[dstmsp03]

Thats what i though on the transmission, and are the internals really that weak?

yes!

 

[boostfreak]

if the calipers are painted, I'll bet money it was modded at one time.

that deff dont mean its been modded.

 

[Wagonbacker9]

that deff dont mean its been modded.

its my bet... most people don't just paint calipers. they do other stuff too. maybe I'm wrong.. maybe not.

 

[Hank3]

OK how about this one:

CLICKY

What would be a good deal on this? Mods look to be an exhaust, A-pillar gauges, and intake. Is the amp OEM? Looks kinda sloppy in the trunk like that. Isn't there supposed to be a subwoofer too? Carfax looks clean although there were three owners already?!?

 

[dstmsp03]

kinda high price.. good miles though... just check it for a boost controller..

 

[Hank3]

Looks like there is one:

 

[dstmsp03]

Looks like there is one:

thats a turbo timer..

 

[Hank3]

My bad. Should've looked closer.

 

[dstmsp03]

My bad. Should've looked closer.

its ok.. lol.. if you are considering that one.. i would go in armed with knowledge about the cars.. make them bust the price WAAY down.. ask them about the LSD, ask for warranty work thats been done.. reflashes... ect...

 

[Hank3]

Are talking $7K OTD or so?

 

[drummer829]

is this a good MSP to buy??

im in the market for a mazdaspeed protege, and they are quite hard to find in my area...anyways i found one, but i dont know if it is legit...please take a look at the add and let me know..it has 32k miles and is like a royal blue color, claims to be all original..please let me know what you guys think
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detai...kId=20073&rpp=50&feedSegId=28705&aff=national