Mp3?

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Maybe im just an idiot, but i can not for the life of me figure out what Mp3 stands for. I know its not the music files, it has something to do with the Protege I believe. :confused:
 
Coughdrop said:
Maybe im just an idiot, but i can not for the life of me figure out what Mp3 stands for. I know its not the music files, it has something to do with the Protege I believe. :confused:

actually you just answered yourself. The Mazda Protege MP3 is INDEED named after the music file that the stock Kenwood system can play.

Most of the time the simplest answer is the best answer :D

as a side note/glossary: MP3 stands for MPEG Layer 3.
 
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ZoomZoomH said:


actually you just answered yourself. The Mazda Protege MP3 is INDEED named after the music file that the stock Kenwood system can play.

Most of the time the simplest answer is the best answer :D

as a side note/glossary: MP3 stands for MPEG Layer 3.

So, is there an MP3 model Proteg? or is it an option, and if you get it, you can be deemed an 'elite' MP3ist?
 
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herarety said:


So, is there an MP3 model Proteg? or is it an option, and if you get it, you can be deemed an 'elite' MP3ist?

I hope you're just kidding :D

Protege MP3 is a special edition of the regular Protege ES sedan released in 2001. Only 1500 were produced for North America.
 
sorry but ya missed out the MP3 was a 2001 model year only. 1500 in the states and 250 in canada i believe are the correct numbers. If you wanna get the same looks as the mp3 model with a little more "boost" you can hold off till fall and opt for the Mazdaspeed protege which is turbo charged as has a little nicer stereo and some other inteiror gadgets.
 
just to confuse things even more

MP3 DOES NOT stand for 'Mazda Protege3', it simply refers to the MP3 music file playing capability of its sound system.

However people here DO refer to their Mazda Protege5 as 'MP5'.

so, the acronyms MP3 and MP5, though only differ by a single number, have no direct relationship from one to the other.
 
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Yes there is an MP3 model Protege...it most commonly is just called a Mazda MP3...it comes in both yellow and blue and is essentially a limited edition version of a Protege. It has a bevy of differences including body kit, sound system, wheels, suspension and some engine tuning. The only way to be defined as an MP3 owner is to go out and see if you can find one of the 1500 rare MP3s for sale.

herarety said:


So, is there an MP3 model Proteg? or is it an option, and if you get it, you can be deemed an 'elite' MP3ist?
 
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Syzygy said:

Heck, no! Check his post count: 1. Give him a break! And welcome, Coughdrop!

doh!

hehe, sorry about the sarcastic remark herarety :D didn't look at the post count :o
 
ZoomZoomH said:
doh!

hehe, sorry about the sarcastic remark herarety :D didn't look at the post count :o
No biggie, Zoom. I guess the real question is: how and why did he come here? Is he a random hit and run poster? :D
 
Oh, I see. Well I admit I haven't closely followed Proteges.

I have heard about that Mazdaspeed Turbo Protege though. Here's a nice page on it actually, very desirable: http://www.protegetech.com/mazdaspeedprotege.htm


Syzygy said:

No biggie, Zoom. I guess the real question is: how and why did he come here? Is he a random hit and run poster? :D

As much as I don't like talking about the future, I'll be getting an MP5 hopefully within the next week. They're trying to find one around to fit my needs: mtx & loaded.
 
what does MP3 stand for????

Mazda protege 3rd generation special edition and also takes the name MP3 from the kenwood stereo system but yeah think about it.


1st generation's 2nd generation's 3rd generation's
1990-1994 1995-1998 1999-2002
Mazda protege 3rd G
(MP3)
 
2 of the 1500

There 2. Count them 2, MP3's for sale on Ebay.

This one is in Milwaukee, WI

MP3 1 of 2

Picture of 1 of 2
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This one is Columbus, GA

MP3 2 of 2

Picture 2 of 2
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I actually think 2 of 2 belongs to a member of this board. His Username is Mark
 
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tritonheat1 said:
Mazda protege 3rd generation special edition and also takes the name MP3 from the kenwood stereo system but yeah think about it.


1st generation's 2nd generation's 3rd generation's
1990-1994 1995-1998 1999-2002
Mazda protege 3rd G
(MP3)

using your logic, then ALL 1999-current Proteges could be called MP3s then????? :rolleyes:

"look maw, I got meself a 2000 MP3!!!"

"wha????"

MP3 simply stands for the music file, nothing else.
 
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