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    1992 Protege DX for free in Central VA...on one condition

    This may seem weird for most, but I will give my stripped down 92 Protege DX beater away to anyone if they meet the following criteria:

    The person must be a non-custodial parent, and pay "child" support.

    If you cannot meet this condition, then please do not bother asking me for the car. (I will require proof of your non-custodial status).

    I will not part the car out either, so don't ask.

    You must come pick this car up. I am not going to bring it to you. Heck I paid someone for this car at one time. I had to take the bus to go get it.

    I am entitled to my opinion about having to pay someone for their willful disservice of not engaging in TRUE joint custody.

    This situation almost killed me both emotionally, physically, and financially.

    The protege had gotten me through all of these hard times and I would like to give something back to those who are unfairly violated by this system and have been unfairly deprived of the right to parent their children.

    This vehicle is just not worth the write-off for me.

    Much as I am entitled to have my opinion about this system and be vocal about it, I am entitled to give my car away to whoever I want to.

    About the car:

    1992 Protege DX....

    1) Interior stripped down to get the most possible gas mileage. Vehicle has just the drivers seat. No radio. Rear aftermarket cheapo speakers. No front speakers.

    2) AC is broken, compressor is shot.

    3) Burns oil and visual blue smoke at times. Fresh Castrol GTX 5w 30 High Mileage oil which stopped the visual smoke.

    4) Clearcoat is peeling. Color is aqua.

    5) Mileage is somewhere around 130k, but I purchased it with a broken speedo and I believe it has alot more mileage.

    6) Car has a relatively new thermostat, gas tank, tires, and battery.

    7) This car is a true beater. Have no illusions it is in pretty bad shape. It has proven very reliable though and probably gets 50 mpg in this trim if babied.

    Please let me know if you know someone who can use this car.

    Please refer to the below thread of what the car looked like/was like when I wanted to sell it.



    **Signature no longer valid with respect to what you may actually receive the car with**

    **I will not be taking new pictures of the car for you since it is free, so don't ask.**

    **FIRST COME FIRST SERVE** **NO WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED** **FREEDOM OF SPEECH**
    Last edited by dx92beater; 11-20-2008, 09:38 AM.
    93 EGT 5M, Bimini Blue

    132k miles, DD only

    0w20, EG Fram Oil Filter for Probe 2.5L, Magnetic Drain Plug, ebay cone filter, 03 Protege Rotors, moog sway bar end-links on rear sway bar, mx3 seats, Power Sunroof, Miata Valve Cover Bolts, Gatorback Belts, Timing *14 on 87 Oct, Autolite 3924 @ .043 - 35 mpg at 67 mph (95% highway driving) with A/C and headlights on. Untested for fuel economy: Sylvania EcoBright 9004, .717 5th gear with D6 ATF, NGK wires, 195/65/15 Kumho LRR 4 wire tps

    Former Car: 92 Protege DX 5 spd.

    #2
    I meat that critiria. Ex fkd me hard and moved to arizona and took my daughter away and now refuses to split costs.....ok enough rambaling. I wish you were closer I'd take it. I will be in va next weekend but don't have a way to grab this car and the mpv doesn't have a hitch to tow it.
    1993 Protege LX-Midnight's shadow SOLD
    1996 Honda CBR600-Wrecked. Damn Honda crippled me
    2002 mazda MPV-family truckster SOLD
    2010 VW routon

    Originally posted by jay
    .....they totally underestimated the number of gearheads such as myself that have families but refuse to grow the hell up and stop playing with cars, or that otherwise see the utility of having 4 doors. Obviously I ain't alone, as there are a helluva lotta sti and evo here. Bueler? Beuler? Mazda? Mazda?

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      #3
      Originally posted by Turpro View Post
      I meat that critiria. Ex fkd me hard and moved to arizona and took my daughter away and now refuses to split costs.....ok enough rambaling. I wish you were closer I'd take it. I will be in va next weekend but don't have a way to grab this car and the mpv doesn't have a hitch to tow it.
      Man, I have to live in VA just to work. If I stayed close to my kid I'd be in jail due to lack of ability to pay!

      I am a native Floridian and everytime I tried to make a living that would support myself and my "child" at the same time I was forced to move.

      Maybe someone here would donate a hitch to this man??
      93 EGT 5M, Bimini Blue

      132k miles, DD only

      0w20, EG Fram Oil Filter for Probe 2.5L, Magnetic Drain Plug, ebay cone filter, 03 Protege Rotors, moog sway bar end-links on rear sway bar, mx3 seats, Power Sunroof, Miata Valve Cover Bolts, Gatorback Belts, Timing *14 on 87 Oct, Autolite 3924 @ .043 - 35 mpg at 67 mph (95% highway driving) with A/C and headlights on. Untested for fuel economy: Sylvania EcoBright 9004, .717 5th gear with D6 ATF, NGK wires, 195/65/15 Kumho LRR 4 wire tps

      Former Car: 92 Protege DX 5 spd.

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        #4
        Would it make a 900 mile trip? I'm trying to think of a way to get it home.
        1993 Protege LX-Midnight's shadow SOLD
        1996 Honda CBR600-Wrecked. Damn Honda crippled me
        2002 mazda MPV-family truckster SOLD
        2010 VW routon

        Originally posted by jay
        .....they totally underestimated the number of gearheads such as myself that have families but refuse to grow the hell up and stop playing with cars, or that otherwise see the utility of having 4 doors. Obviously I ain't alone, as there are a helluva lotta sti and evo here. Bueler? Beuler? Mazda? Mazda?

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          #5
          Originally posted by Turpro View Post
          Would it make a 900 mile trip? I'm trying to think of a way to get it home.
          **NO WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED**

          loooooooool

          You know what kind of engine you are dealing with here....then again I said true beater.

          This car is indestructable to me, but you never know.

          It made it from FL to VA years ago without hassle.

          I'd drive it coast to coast...but I am nuts.
          93 EGT 5M, Bimini Blue

          132k miles, DD only

          0w20, EG Fram Oil Filter for Probe 2.5L, Magnetic Drain Plug, ebay cone filter, 03 Protege Rotors, moog sway bar end-links on rear sway bar, mx3 seats, Power Sunroof, Miata Valve Cover Bolts, Gatorback Belts, Timing *14 on 87 Oct, Autolite 3924 @ .043 - 35 mpg at 67 mph (95% highway driving) with A/C and headlights on. Untested for fuel economy: Sylvania EcoBright 9004, .717 5th gear with D6 ATF, NGK wires, 195/65/15 Kumho LRR 4 wire tps

          Former Car: 92 Protege DX 5 spd.

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            #6
            you coming to VA turpo we having a meet in fredericksburg you can stop by lol


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              #7
              Originally posted by vabreaker20011 View Post
              you coming to VA turpo we having a meet in fredericksburg you can stop by lol
              loooooool
              93 EGT 5M, Bimini Blue

              132k miles, DD only

              0w20, EG Fram Oil Filter for Probe 2.5L, Magnetic Drain Plug, ebay cone filter, 03 Protege Rotors, moog sway bar end-links on rear sway bar, mx3 seats, Power Sunroof, Miata Valve Cover Bolts, Gatorback Belts, Timing *14 on 87 Oct, Autolite 3924 @ .043 - 35 mpg at 67 mph (95% highway driving) with A/C and headlights on. Untested for fuel economy: Sylvania EcoBright 9004, .717 5th gear with D6 ATF, NGK wires, 195/65/15 Kumho LRR 4 wire tps

              Former Car: 92 Protege DX 5 spd.

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                #8
                Yes I am but not sure what part yet lol.
                1993 Protege LX-Midnight's shadow SOLD
                1996 Honda CBR600-Wrecked. Damn Honda crippled me
                2002 mazda MPV-family truckster SOLD
                2010 VW routon

                Originally posted by jay
                .....they totally underestimated the number of gearheads such as myself that have families but refuse to grow the hell up and stop playing with cars, or that otherwise see the utility of having 4 doors. Obviously I ain't alone, as there are a helluva lotta sti and evo here. Bueler? Beuler? Mazda? Mazda?

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by Turpro View Post
                  Yes I am but not sure what part yet lol.
                  Car is close to where the meet is....maybe 20 minutes away.

                  Too bad I am stuck at work potentially until 8 pm tomorrow!!
                  93 EGT 5M, Bimini Blue

                  132k miles, DD only

                  0w20, EG Fram Oil Filter for Probe 2.5L, Magnetic Drain Plug, ebay cone filter, 03 Protege Rotors, moog sway bar end-links on rear sway bar, mx3 seats, Power Sunroof, Miata Valve Cover Bolts, Gatorback Belts, Timing *14 on 87 Oct, Autolite 3924 @ .043 - 35 mpg at 67 mph (95% highway driving) with A/C and headlights on. Untested for fuel economy: Sylvania EcoBright 9004, .717 5th gear with D6 ATF, NGK wires, 195/65/15 Kumho LRR 4 wire tps

                  Former Car: 92 Protege DX 5 spd.

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                    #10
                    I have a close friend who pays child support and recently got laid off from his job at the local furniture plant. His ex-wife took his only reliable car (Sentra) even after she had just bought a new Altima. He sold all his guitar equipment to buy a ratted out 240sx. It just blew up on him last month. He has been borrowing his dad's truck to deliver pizzas. He got a grant from the unempoyment office to take automotive classes at the local community college so he can find another job to pay rent. His unemployment check and pizza money barely pay rent, gas, and child support so he just moved in with his brother until he can get back on his feet. I've been helping him try and get his 240 running, but there is only so much I can do. He's been kicked in the nuts hard by crap these last 2 years, but I've never seen him look for a hand out. If anyone deserves an early Christmas present it is him.

                    if that seems like what you are looking for let me know. We can come get the car with a trailer.


                    EDIT: I'll check on the non-custodial status. I know he takes care of his daughter a lot, but not sure on the actual agreement.

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                      #11
                      I checked with my friend. His ex-wife has custody of their daughter and he has visitation.

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by XelderX View Post
                        I have a close friend who pays child support and recently got laid off from his job at the local furniture plant. His ex-wife took his only reliable car (Sentra) even after she had just bought a new Altima. He sold all his guitar equipment to buy a ratted out 240sx. It just blew up on him last month. He has been borrowing his dad's truck to deliver pizzas. He got a grant from the unempoyment office to take automotive classes at the local community college so he can find another job to pay rent. His unemployment check and pizza money barely pay rent, gas, and child support so he just moved in with his brother until he can get back on his feet. I've been helping him try and get his 240 running, but there is only so much I can do. He's been kicked in the nuts hard by crap these last 2 years, but I've never seen him look for a hand out. If anyone deserves an early Christmas present it is him.

                        if that seems like what you are looking for let me know. We can come get the car with a trailer.


                        EDIT: I'll check on the non-custodial status. I know he takes care of his daughter a lot, but not sure on the actual agreement.

                        what kind of help does he need with the 240?
                        Beater=/= Sleeper

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by Kitty View Post
                          what kind of help does he need with the 240?

                          He just needs to save up some money for parts. Everything on the car is worn out and the motor needs a complete replace or rebuild.

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by XelderX View Post
                            I checked with my friend. His ex-wife has custody of their daughter and he has visitation.
                            Sounds like he needs it more than me. I have a great car and am married to my wife now and shes about to have my 3rd kid(2nd with her) I'll gladly step aside(even though I don't know how I'd pick it up) for another person that truly needs it.
                            1993 Protege LX-Midnight's shadow SOLD
                            1996 Honda CBR600-Wrecked. Damn Honda crippled me
                            2002 mazda MPV-family truckster SOLD
                            2010 VW routon

                            Originally posted by jay
                            .....they totally underestimated the number of gearheads such as myself that have families but refuse to grow the hell up and stop playing with cars, or that otherwise see the utility of having 4 doors. Obviously I ain't alone, as there are a helluva lotta sti and evo here. Bueler? Beuler? Mazda? Mazda?

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                              #15
                              Ok Gentlemen, I don't want to get in the middle here. Either of you may pm me about the car so we can discuss it. I am happy to help and I am not happy about others being in the same boat as me....BUT I AM HAPPY THAT I CAN HELP SOMEONE WHO NEEDS IT.
                              93 EGT 5M, Bimini Blue

                              132k miles, DD only

                              0w20, EG Fram Oil Filter for Probe 2.5L, Magnetic Drain Plug, ebay cone filter, 03 Protege Rotors, moog sway bar end-links on rear sway bar, mx3 seats, Power Sunroof, Miata Valve Cover Bolts, Gatorback Belts, Timing *14 on 87 Oct, Autolite 3924 @ .043 - 35 mpg at 67 mph (95% highway driving) with A/C and headlights on. Untested for fuel economy: Sylvania EcoBright 9004, .717 5th gear with D6 ATF, NGK wires, 195/65/15 Kumho LRR 4 wire tps

                              Former Car: 92 Protege DX 5 spd.

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