Just wondering if this car would be considerd a "cult car" in the future. Something that I should hold on to for say, 20 more years?
Speaking of which, my clean 92k P5 got hit and ran today. Luckily it was 500 feet from an auto body shop and 20 feet from a security cameraI freak out when I see a clean Protege or P5. I miss mine, such a fun car. I say yes.
So were 80's Civics, but we know what happened there (for whatever reason).I doubt they will ever be considered cult cars, they were sold as basic transportation.
Aww that's sad. Seeing things like this just reminds me not to hold onto cars (or things in general) too much, because it can be gone in an instant. Life is much more important than stuff. Been blessed enough to have my P5 for 3+ years and I'm definitely too attached to it for how much of a hunk of junk it isI doubt they will ever be considered cult cars, they were sold as basic transportation. Doesn't mean there won't be those folks who hold onto theirs. I hope yours is repairable.
We had one in the family that I bought new in '03. I modded it and had it for a few years, sold it to my oldest son who had it for a few years, and then sold it to my youngest. He had it for a few years as well, unfortunately last week he got clobbered while making a left turn by a van who didn't stop. She did her job and protected him from injury, but it was a sad end.
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Maybe in a warm zone, they'll survive, but as a future collectible? I doubt it.
I used to wave at other P5s owners on the road and they look at me like I'm crazy. I don't wave anymore. : (Mazda has been considered a 'niche' brand by many other vehicle owners. I've owned Mazda Proteges since 1992 and love them for their body design, handling (Zoom-Zoom), and reliability.
I always love seeing Proteges and MP5s still on the road and chat up the owners when the chance arises.
This has been my experience too and it makes me sad! It's always some old person or somebody who looks like they'd rather "upgrade" to a nicer car. Yes it's an old economy car but they really are nice if you maintain and take care of them.I used to wave at other P5s owners on the road and they look at me like I'm crazy. I don't wave anymore. : (
It's a fun car to drive! I bought my p5 for $1700 with like 190k to teach my wife how to drive stick but is now *my daily driver.This has been my experience too and it makes me sad! It's always some old person or somebody who looks like they'd rather "upgrade" to a nicer car. Yes it's an old economy car but they really are nice if you maintain and take care of them.
I'm definitely biased though, and I apply a lot of the "good car" mindset because of the fun driving dynamics which most people don't care as much about.