Protege's Rock!!!

[mickeyreategui]

welcome to the familia!!!!

 

[Sveivo]

Interesting that you say that. I'm only about 6'1", and I have had some trouble finding a perfect seating position. I am either out of legroom or the wheel is too far away. I think my reach may be on the shorter side for my height, so others may not have this problem. I also find headroom tight, although I do have the moonroof, which cuts into it. If only I had a telescoping wheel ...

Having said that, it is a great car. with all the K cars I drove prior to this, I used to be jealous driving almost anyone else's car. Now driving almost anyone else's car is a nightmare, and I can't wait to get back into the Protege. I even enjoy it more than newer, supposedly superior cars, such as the 2004 Accord. It's a car that makes me truly appreciate weight as a factor in driving dynamics. It might not have a powerful engine, but with a curb weight of 2634 lbs (edmunds.com), it is "tossable" unlike any other car I have driven. Quick around town as well, especially paying attention to the timing of the lights. Just plan ahead for passing on the highway and watch out for crosswinds.

It actually took me a long while to figure out the perfect seating position. For example, if someone goes and and messes with my settings, I will be distressed to no end, and it will take a couple of days of driving around and tweaking again.

Basically my set up is this: I first adjusted the seat such that it forces me to have my back straight (emphasizing good posture). Then I adjusted now far I am away from the dash (making sure taht with the clutch fully pressed my leg remains a bit bent, i.e. I'm not reaching too far with my leg). Ideally, as you extend your arm(s), your wrist should meet the top of the steering wheel.

I adjust the height of the steering wheel last. I set as low as possible while being able to see all of the guages clearly.

Try this out, if it makes sense

 

[Sveivo]

very dissappointing: for my 01

Condition Value Excellent $4,975
Good $4,490
Fair $3,665

I don't know that KBB is the best source. I just use it to look up drivetrain components for different vechicles

 

[jeg0024]

Pics of your sisters and their cars are required or else...

 

[Dino1956]

I don't know that KBB is the best source. I just use it to look up drivetrain components for different vechicles

When I was buying I tried KBB, Edminds & NADA. All 3 had quite a variable. For example Edmunds priced the car I bought, about $500 lower than what I paid. But is doen't give you enough info to put in. Like all the stuff that was added to the car (mods).