Hey everybody. Well, I just picked up my Protege today, and this site was the first one that popped up when I googled 'Mazda Protege'. This seems like a cool site, reading a few threads here and there...everybody seems really helpful and knowledgeable. I was a part of a forum like this when I had my '88 honda accord.....for like 2 weeks.
Anyways, I got my Protege for $600 after taxes and everything. Its a green 1994 DX, 5 speed, with 224,xxx Kms. I was suprised when I saw it, especially looking at the physical condition of the car. It looks great... barely any rust, and the interior is mint. Here are some pics.
Sorry the pics aren't great. I just took them now...it's dark out and it's -14°C so I was kind of shaking.
Ayways, I wasen't really allowed to drive it around at the dealer, because it's not certified, so I went ahead and just bought it.
Mechanically, I think it is in pretty descent shape. It does need a few things; handbrake cable, wiper linkages, and a hood latch...that i can think of. I actually don't know how involved those things are, so if anybody could let me know what they think, that would be awesome. I also wouldn't mind knowing how much a descent mechanic would charge for those things to be fixed. It actually makes this squealing sound as well...usually when I am in a low gear accelerating or when I down shift. I think (and hope) its just a belt. Again, if anybody has any ideas let me know.
I think it drives pretty nice. I've only ever driven one other standard car, and that was my buddy's '93 protege, so maybe i don't even know better.
I guess that's about it. I do have plans in terms of audio for the car. I work at Future Shop in that department so I have pretty good hook-ups. Other than that I'm going to just drive it and love it.
Looking forward to getting to know some of you,
-Justin
Anyways, I got my Protege for $600 after taxes and everything. Its a green 1994 DX, 5 speed, with 224,xxx Kms. I was suprised when I saw it, especially looking at the physical condition of the car. It looks great... barely any rust, and the interior is mint. Here are some pics.
Sorry the pics aren't great. I just took them now...it's dark out and it's -14°C so I was kind of shaking.
Ayways, I wasen't really allowed to drive it around at the dealer, because it's not certified, so I went ahead and just bought it.
Mechanically, I think it is in pretty descent shape. It does need a few things; handbrake cable, wiper linkages, and a hood latch...that i can think of. I actually don't know how involved those things are, so if anybody could let me know what they think, that would be awesome. I also wouldn't mind knowing how much a descent mechanic would charge for those things to be fixed. It actually makes this squealing sound as well...usually when I am in a low gear accelerating or when I down shift. I think (and hope) its just a belt. Again, if anybody has any ideas let me know.
I think it drives pretty nice. I've only ever driven one other standard car, and that was my buddy's '93 protege, so maybe i don't even know better.
I guess that's about it. I do have plans in terms of audio for the car. I work at Future Shop in that department so I have pretty good hook-ups. Other than that I'm going to just drive it and love it.
Looking forward to getting to know some of you,
-Justin
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