looking at Mazdaspeed Protege

Im not "looking" to sell it lol. Im keeping it, for now. If I was interested in selling it, I would at least want 22-23k for it, with the work I have into it already. Mods-Injen intake, HKS turbo timer, HKS Camp system with a custom fabbed dash monitor, custom 12 inch fiberglass sub enclosure (will be finished by next weekend.) Door inserts currently getting done in orange, and a few other mods that will remain nameless, for the sake of security, right now. :D
 
Unlike boostisgood, I'll sell mine for less then MSRP. I want $17,500 for mine with about 6,600 miles on the clock. Here are some specs:

Greddy Electric Warning gauge 60mm.
HKS Type-0 turbo timer.
Kartboy shift linkage.
PIAA head/fog light upgrade.
K&N drop in filter.
DGM custom carbon fiber radio surround "kidney covers".
Corksport carbon fiber gauge bezel cover.
DaveB brushed alum. gauge rings.
Lifetime paint and fabric protectant.
Full warrenty.
LoJak.
All receipts for service, aftermarket parts, window sticker and I even have all of my gas station receipts.

Let me know if you are interested. I also broke in the engine as told, I did not over-rev the engine, I have had three oil changes performed on the car. Everything runs and works perfectly. The car has no "clunk" but does come off part throttle to idle very jerky. I can send you some pics and some more information too: nmaino6@hotmail.com
 
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Re: Yeah Dexy

yashooa said:
Most people are coming here to this forum when they want an MSP. Just look all thre threads in here from potential buyers.
I think it has a better chance in here as well
:D

there is a reason there is a for sale section, to keep everything organized. the injen group buy thread was fspecifically for the mazdaspeed, but it wasnt posted here, it was posted in the proper section. if you want to let people know your car is for sale, you can PM them and refer them to the For Sale thread.

i'd like to stop crapping on this guys thread now.
 
No, Dexter is right. Too many people in this MAzdaspeed section think they can post whatever they want where ever they want. There are sections in this forum for a reason.

There is a For sale Section, there is a Off topic Section, and 90% of people here with Mazdaspeeds can't figure this out. Look at how many srt f'n 4 and Spec fn V threads have been started here when they belong in the off topic section. It's like the logic is, "I have a Mazdaspeed so I must post every random thought in the Mazdaspeed section".

geesh

Anyways, Most insurance companies around here go by VIN. MAtter of fact when I called on mine, they didn't care what name it was ( MAzdaspeed who what?) they wanted the VIN. My MP3 did cost more then the ES. I originally had it insured as an ES, but they ran the Vin and it went up near 80 bucks Canadian.

I had to pay a difference of 17 bucks for the mp3 to the Speed. I still think that's wrong too, seems way to low.

The 2003.5 are a limited run, but there are way more of them. They have blue/silver coming out ( 500 each I think?), then there's the yellow and titanium which there are what 2000 of ( I really can't remember the numbers now ) but basically, there are more 2003.5's then there were of the 2003's, but not much. They are still limited though, and it being the last year of the protege's production, rest assured, there's not going to be any more. Think of it this way too, the 2003.5's are the only ones with that spoiler, and front lip etc etc. The 2003's look the same as the MP3's so to the average joe, there's a lot of them around too.

The production #'s are listed here over and over. Just search
 
nmaino said:
Yes. I'm personally not happy with the MSP at all. It was a rush buy and a very wrong buy (for me). All I want back is just a little money from the $23,000 that I have in the car.



I know how you feel..I kinda went through buyer remorse and almost was going to take the huge hit and trade it in for an Evo, but then realized I didn't want to be a slave to car payments, and I need to save for a house. I like my MSP, its grown on me and even more so since I upped the boost..
 
2.0isthewaytogo:

  1. Why are you posting in a thread that's almost a year old?
  2. What is your problem with the MSP? If you don't own one, then there is no reason to come here and troll. First in the Modder's Guide, and now here?
 
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but please do not come in here and start trolling, bashing the MSP. It's only going to lead to a flamewar every time.
 
2.0isthewaytogo said:
[should have got tiburon or specv
lol..(lol2)

A tiburon which a bad Korean car which is totally outclassed IN EVERY SINGLE MEASUREABLE PERFORMANCE category by the MSP??

A Spec V which is a decent car but YET HAS LOST TO THE MSP in every review and is not as moddable (no turbo) as the MSP??? (And has a inferior chasis and suspension setup..)

Why do u waste valuable oxygen in this world ??(2thumbs)
 
nmaino said:
Yes. I'm personally not happy with the MSP at all. It was a rush buy and a very wrong buy (for me). All I want back is just a little money from the $23,000 that I have in the car.

(hi) dude, tell me your story...
 
none of these cars are bimmers for christ's sake, msps included - but a tiburon?!? BWAHAHAHA i don't think I've seen a car put together worse other than a GM product. Spec-Vs make nice torque, but the ones I've ridden in/driven in feel like small Buicks, chunky and heavy, that are about to fall apart when you hit the gas.
 
BACK FROM teh DEADLY!!!!1

edit: tiburon and specv's arent really performance cars... theyre stuck being slow.

Now, go on and /yourself.
 
2.0isthewaytogo said:
[should have got tiburon or specv
YOu actualy just named the only 2 cars with worse reliability then the MSP.
Jesus my buddy is on his 3rd Vspec tranny and second enigine. I have listened to the machanics b**** about what a unreliable POS that car is not to mention I have a hand full of PMs from various sights asking me about the MSP from people sick of their Spec V sitting in a shop.
 
yashooa said:
Most people are coming here to this forum when they want an MSP. Just look all thre threads in here from potential buyers.
I think it has a better chance in here as well
:D
yeah, i am checkin to see how much insurance would be today.. that will determine if i can get it or not.. it would be sweet if it will be the same price as my 00 lx ..
 
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