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    Dead Protege

    It's official, I've stopped trying to keep my 1998 LX alive, and am mercifully allowing it to die. I've pulled the plug.

    So if anyone has a 1998 protege LX and can think of anything they need from one, drop me a line at aslangrealis@hotmail.com and let me know, cause chances are you can get one from me cheap. Obviously the enginer might not make the best donor, but aside from that the car is in pretty darn good shape.

    Another note, i just 2 or 3 months ago bought new wheels for the thing, 15 inch alloys that sold as a set with new tires for around 700 bucks, I dunno what to do with them, i was thinking of putting them on ebay, but if anybody here wants a bargain basement option on some new wheels, also let me know, cause i dont think any other car i get will have this lug pattern, they are sporty gunmetal wheels, if anyone is interested i'll post a picture of the wheels or the whole damn car.

    So yeah, moment of silence for a fallen protege, thanks for all your help, sorry it was all in vain in the end.
    R.I.P.
    Pro-Pro
    1998 - 2005
    "Live fast, die young, sell you parts on e-bay"

    #2
    Pours some liquor out for your car. That totally sucks man. Any ideas as to what your next car will be? Also, are the rims 4 lug pattern? And how much would you want for them? Just curious. Not really in the market for rims but ya never know. And are your side mirrors power? I would think they are for an lx. I need a non-power passenger side for my car.
    1995 Protege DX

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      #3
      sorry, the mirrors are indeed power, the rims are 4 lug, 4X100 to be exact, and the cost would prolly go heavily on shipping cost which would be substantial for you, seeing as you are from california, for the wheels and tires themselves i would say around 300, its a shame too, i was really happy with the wheels, they started out as just something i got since i needed to replace two badly bent front OE wheels and i figured i'd get somethign fancier. They really did affect the way the car drove nicely, combined with the rubber on them that is.

      as for what car i'm getting now... something dirt-cheap, of course. I want to buy new however, i was thinking of a scion xA because they are cheap, surprisingly roomy for a big and tall gentleman like me, and have an engine compartment you can really get around in for playing, unlike the protege. Under the protege's hood was about as roomy as anne frank's attic, but the engine made so damn much noise the nazi's would have caught her for sure.

      my only reservation about the xa is it would be two 1.5l engines in a row... but i'm no power junkie, just worried that i killed my protege by over taxing it's engine and i'd do it again. I'm probably just parnoid in that regard, i mean, my protege had a life before it met me of being a rental car, and god knows what happened to it then, it never really was quite right...

      R.I.P.
      Pro-Pro
      1998 - 2005
      "Live fast, die young, sell you parts on e-bay"
      R.I.P.
      Pro-Pro
      1998 - 2005
      "Live fast, die young, sell you parts on e-bay"

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        #4
        hey man
        can you post pics of the exterior and the interior of your car please?

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          #5
          yeah, i'm gonna do that tommorow, just got back from california and i'm still jumbling to get back on track...
          R.I.P.
          Pro-Pro
          1998 - 2005
          "Live fast, die young, sell you parts on e-bay"

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            #6
            so sad to see threads like this i wish you kept her around for alittle while longer.

            but for real tho what is all wrong with your car? couldint you just keep the car since it sounds like a decent pro (besides not running) and just get it fixed or buy a new engine?

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              #7
              i could do that, but i just dont have the time or patience right now, too many other things in my life and i really think it's time to start fresh with something else, something new and unused with no mystery problems to rear thier ugly heads
              R.I.P.
              Pro-Pro
              1998 - 2005
              "Live fast, die young, sell you parts on e-bay"

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                #8
                What rims do you have? Pics?

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                  #9
                  is the trunk lid in good shape with garnish??? if so how much?
                  Mike A.

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                    #10
                    PM for you Lyonhart

                    1996 1.5L Mazda Protege DX MTX
                    Mods:
                    DX converted to an LX (F & R seats and All Power), 2" Exhaust from the Catback, EuroReverse Glow Gauges, JDM Clear Side Markers, 17" MB Motoring Rims, K&N air filter 33-2134, All Clear Lenses, Front Strut Bar, MS Sideskirts, JDM Taillights, JDM Turbo Diesel Hood Scoop, OEM Door Visors, and Ducktail.
                    http://www.cardomain.com/id/beetle_orange

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                      #11
                      Wanna sell the whole car?
                      sigpic

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                        #12
                        hey i want to find out how mutch longer my car has until i am in your sittuation. what was the millage. what kinda of driving did you do, basicaly what went wrong i have 161415 miles and other then the rough idol its fine. just want to know if i need to start saveing for the next down payment
                        the dirty irish

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                          #13
                          I am really interested in getting your rear trunk taillights. I have a 95 and it's got the nasty amber in the back. Please let me know if you're interested in selling it and for how much!
                          95 2gen LX 5-speed
                          Sony 52X4 HU
                          Alpine 6x9's on the rear deck, Sony Xplod 6.5's in front
                          NGK Spark Plug wires and Iridium IX Plugs
                          Euro Reverse Glow Guages and Carbon Fiber Bezel
                          ( My guages work now!)

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                            #14
                            i want the trunk lid. find out how much shipping is and name your price. but first i wanna see a pic of it . and pics of the rims
                            I live my life a quarter pounder at a time. And for those 500 calories or more, I'm free. I need FRIES! Two of them. The big ones. Oh, and I need them tonight. You're lucky the double shot of BBQ sauce didn't blow the seam on your nugget box. There she is, 2 pounds of pure beef. My dad ate it in 9.0 seconds flat. Check it out, it's like this. If I lose, winner takes my happy meal. But if I win, I take the burger and the toy. To some people, that's more important.

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