Would you do it again?
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HurricaneP5
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I'd buy mine again, it's been a great car. The power of the MSP is tempting, but IMHO it looks like a ton of other 4 door sedans running around...the P5 is more unique (nana)
well I would have stuck with my P5 if it was stick but it's an auto, and any turbo will probably screw up my tranny in the long run just like it did pirana's car. Auto P5=no fun 
Thanks Topher for the info once again.Topher said:
In the situation where I was the last time, I probably would've still gotten the same thing. I was looking for cheap cheap cheap but not crap. I never looked at the hatch at the time, though. I probably would have considered the 5 then. I may have also looked into getting the ES trim, since I do like the black interior better than the gray. This car has been a ton of fun to drive otherwise.
The only thing I'd change is I would get a manual. I only half-regret the automatic because it helped me in the beginning when I was getting used to road/daily driving (this is my first car)... there were some situations on intersections where I was glad that I just have to push the gas and get out. Then agian, I'm sure I would've gotten along fine with manual. As I learn more and more abouts cars, the more I wish that I got a manual.
I calculated it and to get the exact same new Laser Blue LX manual (and sell my current auto) would cost me between $3000-$4000. That's not quite worth it for the manual.
So I may trade this car in earlier than I would otherwise because it's an auto.
The only thing I'd change is I would get a manual. I only half-regret the automatic because it helped me in the beginning when I was getting used to road/daily driving (this is my first car)... there were some situations on intersections where I was glad that I just have to push the gas and get out. Then agian, I'm sure I would've gotten along fine with manual. As I learn more and more abouts cars, the more I wish that I got a manual.
I calculated it and to get the exact same new Laser Blue LX manual (and sell my current auto) would cost me between $3000-$4000. That's not quite worth it for the manual.
So I may trade this car in earlier than I would otherwise because it's an auto.
I bought the p5 after about a month of them being out. I paid a little under sticker out the door for it. I do wish I could have gotten my p5 for 12,900 like they are going for now, but you win some you lose some.
I LOVE the look of the p5, especially the 2002 models. They really cheesed them out with the wheels and fender lights. Thats probably my only complaint, besides them nixing the whole p5 line all together.
This car has been nothing but awesome. Every oil change, spark plug change, tranny fluid change have basically made this car feel brand new again.
I do have a few other complaints but they are the usual: Not enough horsepower and the paint is WAY to thin (can't tell you how many chips I have on my hood and front bumper).
Those are my .02 take them for what they are worth.
I LOVE the look of the p5, especially the 2002 models. They really cheesed them out with the wheels and fender lights. Thats probably my only complaint, besides them nixing the whole p5 line all together.
This car has been nothing but awesome. Every oil change, spark plug change, tranny fluid change have basically made this car feel brand new again.
I do have a few other complaints but they are the usual: Not enough horsepower and the paint is WAY to thin (can't tell you how many chips I have on my hood and front bumper
).Those are my .02 take them for what they are worth.
