So I posted on another forum and got flamed beyond flamed about how this car has no aftermarket. Is that fair to say? Is the engine really that bad? Would it be worth swapping a newer mazda engine, possibly from a 3 in? I've driven a 2010 3 and that car was pretty powerful, ran about an 8 second 0-60 bone stock on wet pavement.
I know I don't know a lot about cars, but I really am trying to learn as I've always loved cars. I really do like the protege and would love to keep it as I truthfully see no other competitors (5 door hatchback subcompact) worthy enough to take the cake. WRX's are great and all until the engine blows up and the rest of the car falls apart as the case with my sisters forester was...
