sorry im getting off topic againg but i started the thread so what the hell, sounds like heat shield, take one bolt out, go to home depot, find something similar and buy new ones. should fix it if the heat shield is what is rattling. ok back on topic
Why did you buy your MSP?
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sorry im getting off topic againg but i started the thread so what the hell, sounds like heat shield, take one bolt out, go to home depot, find something similar and buy new ones. should fix it if the heat shield is what is rattling. ok back on topic
Gasological
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- '03 MSP #493
I wrecked my '91 Accord (because the damned thing just wouldn't DIE) and went looking for something new. Decided I wanted Japanese, and close to $10k, then went looking. Saw this "Mazdaspeed" Protege on an internet add and thought "hey, put it on the list to test drive". That little b**** stole my heart with her short shiftin 5speed ways.
The next night I tell the dealer I wanted to buy. "Theres a kid in here right now signing paperwork for a loan on that car" he tells me. The next day, he calls me back, paperwork didn't go through, and do I want a crack? I figured I'd try to take a loan to build some credit rating. Doesn't go through for me either, so I crack open the checkbook.
Odd look on that man's face. 22 year old kid buying cars cash.
The next night I tell the dealer I wanted to buy. "Theres a kid in here right now signing paperwork for a loan on that car" he tells me. The next day, he calls me back, paperwork didn't go through, and do I want a crack? I figured I'd try to take a loan to build some credit rating. Doesn't go through for me either, so I crack open the checkbook.
Odd look on that man's face. 22 year old kid buying cars cash.
I had a modified cavalier in the driveway that i had enough of (not cause it was a cavalier, for other reasons).
and our 94 jeep cherokee had to many problems for my daily commute in norwood ma traffic. since i didnt like the cobalt (natural evolution, but it was the 1st gen) i decided to drive onto the mazda lot. I remember seeing some mazda with a turbo in sport compact car mag, and asked if they had one. I didnt even know the name of it. But tehy had ONE, and it was yellow and still considered new (36 miles). Me and the wife test drove it, and i couldnt wipe that damn smile off my face.
still cant.
and our 94 jeep cherokee had to many problems for my daily commute in norwood ma traffic. since i didnt like the cobalt (natural evolution, but it was the 1st gen) i decided to drive onto the mazda lot. I remember seeing some mazda with a turbo in sport compact car mag, and asked if they had one. I didnt even know the name of it. But tehy had ONE, and it was yellow and still considered new (36 miles). Me and the wife test drove it, and i couldnt wipe that damn smile off my face.
still cant.
SteelWarrior
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- 03.5 Mazdaspeed Protege
my old car was dead, barely ran, when i traded it in for my MSP i had to use the E-break and curb to slow down, car wouldnt go into first gear willingly (had to use my knee and basically kick/knee it into first lol, and god help me if i had to put it back to neutral haha).
I went from lot to lot looking, found lots of nice cars,but none really stood out to me, was only looking to really spend like 12 000, found the MSP behind some RX8s at a local dealership. Fell in love, brushed the snow off, couldnt believe it was a protege. i took some pics, did some research, decided to go check it out. drove it in mid winter with nice tires, still handled like a dream,i was sold. hahaha didnt negotiate or bargin...just signed and drove off....while ive had some minor problems and gas costs monthly have eaten me, ive put almost 20 000 kms on it since december ! loving it so far
I went from lot to lot looking, found lots of nice cars,but none really stood out to me, was only looking to really spend like 12 000, found the MSP behind some RX8s at a local dealership. Fell in love, brushed the snow off, couldnt believe it was a protege. i took some pics, did some research, decided to go check it out. drove it in mid winter with nice tires, still handled like a dream,i was sold. hahaha didnt negotiate or bargin...just signed and drove off....while ive had some minor problems and gas costs monthly have eaten me, ive put almost 20 000 kms on it since december ! loving it so far
Here's my story:
I've been a 240sx guy for the last 5 years or so, having owned a '91 and a '92. I put a lot of blood sweat and tears into those cars, and absolutely loved having a cheap, sporty rwd. However, as far as practicality goes, the 240 is not exactly the family truckster, not to mention that it seems every cop in Orange County just loves to pick on the cars.
Anyways, about a year ago I ended up wrecking my black '91 on the freeway, and couldn't repair it, so I ended up parting out my wheels, some suspension parts, etc. and sold the rest to a guy for about half of what i should have. From then on, I drove my truck ('86 Toyota 4x4) just to get around. Fast forward to 2 months ago, $5 gas, and the truck getting the fuel economy of a Hummer, and I finally decided to go car shopping again. I knew I wanted a sporty, manual transmission car, but I also wanted something with room for more than legless midgets in the back. Started looking at SE-R Sentras, Mustangs, even 4Runners and Civics.
That search ended when I went to visit a friend at the Honda dealership he works at. I had just randomly stopped by to say hi and see what the new Civics had to offer, and he said "You've got to see this Mazda we just got in"
So, hidden in the back of the lot, covered in dust was this little grey car that didn't look like much at first (from the back... mine's wingless and de-badged). He grabbed the keys and we went for a spin, and I knew I wanted the car right there. We probably drove 20 miles on the test drive (It helps having a buddy at the lot) and when we finally got back I told him to start drawing up the paperwork.
So I went home that night and researched the car a bit, finding out that it was a limited production, etc. and after looking up comparable values, bought the car the next morning. My buddy had it completely detailed from top to bottom for me that morning, so the car was BEAUTIFUL when I drove it home that afternoon.
2 months later, and I'm loving every minute of wheel time in this car. It handles better than my old 240s, is super comfortable (Especially compared to my truck) and gets sick gas mileage. I look forward to many years of ownership.
I've been a 240sx guy for the last 5 years or so, having owned a '91 and a '92. I put a lot of blood sweat and tears into those cars, and absolutely loved having a cheap, sporty rwd. However, as far as practicality goes, the 240 is not exactly the family truckster, not to mention that it seems every cop in Orange County just loves to pick on the cars.
Anyways, about a year ago I ended up wrecking my black '91 on the freeway, and couldn't repair it, so I ended up parting out my wheels, some suspension parts, etc. and sold the rest to a guy for about half of what i should have. From then on, I drove my truck ('86 Toyota 4x4) just to get around. Fast forward to 2 months ago, $5 gas, and the truck getting the fuel economy of a Hummer, and I finally decided to go car shopping again. I knew I wanted a sporty, manual transmission car, but I also wanted something with room for more than legless midgets in the back. Started looking at SE-R Sentras, Mustangs, even 4Runners and Civics.
That search ended when I went to visit a friend at the Honda dealership he works at. I had just randomly stopped by to say hi and see what the new Civics had to offer, and he said "You've got to see this Mazda we just got in"
So, hidden in the back of the lot, covered in dust was this little grey car that didn't look like much at first (from the back... mine's wingless and de-badged). He grabbed the keys and we went for a spin, and I knew I wanted the car right there. We probably drove 20 miles on the test drive (It helps having a buddy at the lot) and when we finally got back I told him to start drawing up the paperwork.
So I went home that night and researched the car a bit, finding out that it was a limited production, etc. and after looking up comparable values, bought the car the next morning. My buddy had it completely detailed from top to bottom for me that morning, so the car was BEAUTIFUL when I drove it home that afternoon.
2 months later, and I'm loving every minute of wheel time in this car. It handles better than my old 240s, is super comfortable (Especially compared to my truck) and gets sick gas mileage. I look forward to many years of ownership.
Here's my story:
I've been a 240sx guy for the last 5 years or so, having owned a '91 and a '92. I put a lot of blood sweat and tears into those cars, and absolutely loved having a cheap, sporty rwd. However, as far as practicality goes, the 240 is not exactly the family truckster, not to mention that it seems every cop in Orange County just loves to pick on the cars.
Anyways, about a year ago I ended up wrecking my black '91 on the freeway, and couldn't repair it, so I ended up parting out my wheels, some suspension parts, etc. and sold the rest to a guy for about half of what i should have. From then on, I drove my truck ('86 Toyota 4x4) just to get around. Fast forward to 2 months ago, $5 gas, and the truck getting the fuel economy of a Hummer, and I finally decided to go car shopping again. I knew I wanted a sporty, manual transmission car, but I also wanted something with room for more than legless midgets in the back. Started looking at SE-R Sentras, Mustangs, even 4Runners and Civics.
That search ended when I went to visit a friend at the Honda dealership he works at. I had just randomly stopped by to say hi and see what the new Civics had to offer, and he said "You've got to see this Mazda we just got in"
So, hidden in the back of the lot, covered in dust was this little grey car that didn't look like much at first (from the back... mine's wingless and de-badged). He grabbed the keys and we went for a spin, and I knew I wanted the car right there. We probably drove 20 miles on the test drive (It helps having a buddy at the lot) and when we finally got back I told him to start drawing up the paperwork.
So I went home that night and researched the car a bit, finding out that it was a limited production, etc. and after looking up comparable values, bought the car the next morning. My buddy had it completely detailed from top to bottom for me that morning, so the car was BEAUTIFUL when I drove it home that afternoon.
2 months later, and I'm loving every minute of wheel time in this car. It handles better than my old 240s, is super comfortable (Especially compared to my truck) and gets sick gas mileage. I look forward to many years of ownership.
That was beautiful.
I had to wipe a tear from my eye...<sniff, sniff>
Welcome to the club!! (thumb)
my mirage was getting really old and it was time to move on. i was looking at several options, a wrx, srt4, another mirage, sentra ser or the msp. the wrx and srt4 were just a little out of my price range, and i couldnt find a 4th gen mirage coupe with all the options i wanted (my plans for it would've been a 2.4l 4g64 swap and evo turbo seetup). after thinking about it, i decided i didnt want the sentra, so that left me with the msp. i remember seeing the ads for the mp3, and the ads in sport compact car that had the spicy, i always loved the way the car looked. it took me a while to find an msp for the right price. i found a black mica in white marsh that i was going to buy, but it was not meant to be, as a horrible rain storm passed through the area and the owner hydrolocked the engine while he was driving to meet me. so i kept looking, and eventually found my ti msp, bone stock, for a good price.
i dont regret the purchase at all, it hasnt given me any problems, and im looking forward to more good times and modding
i dont regret the purchase at all, it hasnt given me any problems, and im looking forward to more good times and modding
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- 03.5 YLW MSP
My trans was gettign ready to kick the bucket on my 02 NA auto P5 with aroudn 170k mile on the orig trans and motor. I would still have the car if it was a stick or the trans wasnt kicking the bucket.
My Mech (a really good friend) knows that I was wanting to turbo charge my p5 and when this yellow MSP came in he called me before they even got it off the truck. At first I didnt want it because it was yellow tell I seen it. Beings that it had 110k miles less then my P5, stick, turbocharges, and already modded with most of the mods I was going to do anyways right down to the brand name I jumped on it.
I figured that I could always repray it another color but the yellow is starting to grow on me!
It came with a Perrin FMIC, Greddy BOV, Tien springs, Tecko Blue struts, Greddy cat, new tires, 3yr 36k mile warrenty. I figure I couldnt pass it up for a really good price even with paying off my p5. Everythign counting insurence, car payment ect ect was only 20 bucks more a month!
My Mech (a really good friend) knows that I was wanting to turbo charge my p5 and when this yellow MSP came in he called me before they even got it off the truck. At first I didnt want it because it was yellow tell I seen it. Beings that it had 110k miles less then my P5, stick, turbocharges, and already modded with most of the mods I was going to do anyways right down to the brand name I jumped on it.
I figured that I could always repray it another color but the yellow is starting to grow on me!
It came with a Perrin FMIC, Greddy BOV, Tien springs, Tecko Blue struts, Greddy cat, new tires, 3yr 36k mile warrenty. I figure I couldnt pass it up for a really good price even with paying off my p5. Everythign counting insurence, car payment ect ect was only 20 bucks more a month!
11B-33T
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- MSP 2003.5, Laser Blue
Didn't need another car but I discovered an immaculate 2003.5 MSP while I was wandering the Mazda dealership eyeballing the new MS3s on the dealer lot.
She was Laser Blue and stood out amongest all the brand-new cars on the entire lot! I did several slow circles around her while softly saying, "no-effin-way" as I knew the MSP was a limited production model and I had never seen one up close. The data sheet listed only 20400 miles and the salesman who showed up informed me the car had been garage kept with a single owner! (BTW, I did finally meet the previous owner as he lives close to me)
I took her on a chubby producing test drive (drive) while doing my best to keep a huge s***-eatin' grin off my face!
Did one of the hardest things ever and walked off the lot but told the saleman I 'liked' the car but already had two vehicles bought and paid for so I was not too concerned if this car got away..(nailbyt)..
Five days later, walked in and w/in two hours I worked a deal at $2k under the dealer's asking price and signed the papers.
Every where I drive & look around it seems everyone is driving a Honda civic, Mustang, Mitsubishi Evo etc but an MSP stands out in the pack. Not the fastest nor best torque producer but out-shines them all as the perfect 'complete' car package.
I still smile everytime I drive her..
She was Laser Blue and stood out amongest all the brand-new cars on the entire lot! I did several slow circles around her while softly saying, "no-effin-way" as I knew the MSP was a limited production model and I had never seen one up close. The data sheet listed only 20400 miles and the salesman who showed up informed me the car had been garage kept with a single owner! (BTW, I did finally meet the previous owner as he lives close to me)
I took her on a chubby producing test drive (drive) while doing my best to keep a huge s***-eatin' grin off my face!
Did one of the hardest things ever and walked off the lot but told the saleman I 'liked' the car but already had two vehicles bought and paid for so I was not too concerned if this car got away..(nailbyt)..
Five days later, walked in and w/in two hours I worked a deal at $2k under the dealer's asking price and signed the papers.
Every where I drive & look around it seems everyone is driving a Honda civic, Mustang, Mitsubishi Evo etc but an MSP stands out in the pack. Not the fastest nor best torque producer but out-shines them all as the perfect 'complete' car package.
I still smile everytime I drive her..
New to the community!
Well...two of my buddies have the MS6 and it's just one sick ride. Hit 149 not to long ago in one of them with 3 of us in the car...that thing pulled like a freight train the entire way. Anyway.....
I have a 01 zx2 and was just ready to get into a more "adult" or "sophisticated" car. Had plenty of fun in my escort, although it was N/A and not turboed...still made a lot of people turn and question what they were driving. I always have wanted a turbo and made it a personal thing to make sure the next car would be a turbo. Did some searching, and remembered that the MSP was a slick looking ride (before the escort I used to have a P5 that I enjoyed before I totalled it
) So I went on the hunt for one and happened to find a members MSP (Mark94) that was in immaculate condition with a great list of mods already. Made the paperwork happen and I'll be picking up the car this coming weekend! Can't wait!!!!
Well...two of my buddies have the MS6 and it's just one sick ride. Hit 149 not to long ago in one of them with 3 of us in the car...that thing pulled like a freight train the entire way. Anyway.....
I have a 01 zx2 and was just ready to get into a more "adult" or "sophisticated" car. Had plenty of fun in my escort, although it was N/A and not turboed...still made a lot of people turn and question what they were driving. I always have wanted a turbo and made it a personal thing to make sure the next car would be a turbo. Did some searching, and remembered that the MSP was a slick looking ride (before the escort I used to have a P5 that I enjoyed before I totalled it
) So I went on the hunt for one and happened to find a members MSP (Mark94) that was in immaculate condition with a great list of mods already. Made the paperwork happen and I'll be picking up the car this coming weekend! Can't wait!!!!Ricktalife
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- 2012 Subaru WRX
it all began when i totalled my 200sx when i umm...hit a bridge. okay i slid into it in the rain on my (lowered) 200sx so there, sound a bit better? anyway, i was desperate for a car, my dad goes to auto auctions looking for cars and low and behold he found there a mazda protege mp3. from that moment on i loved mazda's, and eventually found out about the msp. i knew it had to be mine after loving the mp3 so much. months and months went by, the mp3 hit 80k, and i sold it for a black sentra se-r spec v. beautiful car, but not a turbo.
so one day my dad calls me up and says he found a msp at the auction and it only has 9k miles!!!11 I told him it was mine, and here i am.
so one day my dad calls me up and says he found a msp at the auction and it only has 9k miles!!!11 I told him it was mine, and here i am.
I was looking for a new car, naturally. And I wanted an evo more than anything, just like many others. But to face my own reality, I couldn't get one. After that I began looking at 240s and was dead set on getting one, yet I wasn't going to be able to take out a loan for a 10+year old car. My hunt came down between an MSP and a EP3 civic SI.
Drove both, liked both, but liked the fact the msp was already turbo, although suprisingly, seeing a civic si in my area is more rare than seeing a MSP. I know of about 12, see one every day no joke. EP3s I only see once in awhile, and its the same two, a silver one and a bue one.
Anyway before I got mine, i was at a car meet with my friend (who owns an evo) and I said, well I should get one of those, pointing to an msp, we went and talked to the kid, he drove from KY to FL for it, paid $6k for it.
I liked it, about 2 months later I got one. And I enjoy it for the most part.
Ironically, that kid that bought his from FL now owns an evo...
I wish i could take that route, I like these cars a ton, they just have way too many quirks. plus, fwd is wrong wheel drive. wheelhop ftl
Drove both, liked both, but liked the fact the msp was already turbo, although suprisingly, seeing a civic si in my area is more rare than seeing a MSP. I know of about 12, see one every day no joke. EP3s I only see once in awhile, and its the same two, a silver one and a bue one.
Anyway before I got mine, i was at a car meet with my friend (who owns an evo) and I said, well I should get one of those, pointing to an msp, we went and talked to the kid, he drove from KY to FL for it, paid $6k for it.
I liked it, about 2 months later I got one. And I enjoy it for the most part.
Ironically, that kid that bought his from FL now owns an evo...
I wish i could take that route, I like these cars a ton, they just have way too many quirks. plus, fwd is wrong wheel drive. wheelhop ftl
mazdaspeedwerx
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- 03.5 msp
you need motor mounts ^^^^
