1990 Mazda 323 - $500 firm
Features:
- 1.6l SOHC, leaks a little oil (~1 qt every 3000 miles)
- 5 spd, shifts well, no grinds. Clutch seems good, no slippage.
- Rear exhaust piping replaced 2 months ago.
- 130xxx miles, runs good
- Tune up less than 5000 ago (plugs, wires, etc.), front brake pads done at the same time.
- Brand new lowering springs and struts (“Eibach pro kit” springs, Tokico ZX2 struts), less than 5000 miles ago, replaced thrust bearing at the same time.
- Alternator replaced 6 months ago (bought from Autozone)
- Front bucket seats from Mazda MX3 GS, gauge cluster from Protégé LX (for a tachometer), center console from Protégé LX.
- Driving lights added with a factory escort gt foglight switch.
Needs:
- Front driver side wheel bearing
- New alternator mount bolt, current one is stripped (Accessory belt squeals sometimes, needs tightened, alternator vibrates a little because it seems a bit lose. The belt-tension is controlled by the alternator mounting)
Quirks:
- No CD player/radio
- Seat adjustments broken (only needs small cable/wire on the bottom of the seats to work)
- Some interior pieces loose
- Horn doesn’t work, unplugged at the wheel.
- Door dings normal for a 15 year old car
- Two minor dents
- Crappy paint
- Hatch lock is tricky.
- Rear defroster never worked
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1990 Mazda Protégé LX - $800 firm
Features:
- 1.8l DOHC, burns a little oil (normal for mazda), very smooth
- 5 spd, shifts well, no grinds. Clutch seems good, no slippage. Driver and passenger drive axles replaced 6 months ago.
- All exhaust replaced (exception being the catalytic converter and muffler) within the past 10 months.
- 165xxx miles, runs great
- Power windows, power sunroof (no leaks), power door locks, AC (still works great), cruise control.
- 17”x7” Konig Helium wheels (15.2lbs) and Kumho Ecsta Supra 712 tires have less than 5000 miles on them, bought new in ’03 for ~$1000
Needs:
- Rear exhaust reconnected to the catalytic converter (extremely loud)
- E-brake re-adjusted
- Possibly needs thermostat? (Takes a while to warm up in the winter)
Quirks:
- Speakers in door from previous owner are deeper than stock, front windows won’t go down all the way. Rear speakers from previous owner aren’t securely mounted in the rear deck, though mostly stay in place.
- Door dings normal for a 15 year old car
- Small dent in the hood from someone sitting on it.
- Minor surface rust in a few areas (hard to notice)
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Package Deal: $1000
These are my 'friend' prices, I'm already taking it unlubed as it is, so I will not budge from these prices. You could probably easily sell the rims and tires for $400 themselves, the one is curbed slightly, but other than that they are in great shape. Two of the tires are slightly lower in tread because the 323 was misaligned when it had them on. The protege was aligned with these wheels on at the best local alignment place (does it old-fashioned way), and I haven't had any problems.
This would be a great opportunity for a 323 BP swap, or if you just need a reliable daily beater. Both cars run great, just need minor mechanical work [edit1]and cosmetic work.
Also of note, the 323 is out of inspection, though should pass with little work. The protege is inspected until august or september, I don't remember.[/edit1]
Here are some random pics I could find on my website, I can post more if requested.
323 when it had the rims on, before springs and struts
Thought I had more pics of the 323 on my site, but I guess not.
Features:
- 1.6l SOHC, leaks a little oil (~1 qt every 3000 miles)
- 5 spd, shifts well, no grinds. Clutch seems good, no slippage.
- Rear exhaust piping replaced 2 months ago.
- 130xxx miles, runs good
- Tune up less than 5000 ago (plugs, wires, etc.), front brake pads done at the same time.
- Brand new lowering springs and struts (“Eibach pro kit” springs, Tokico ZX2 struts), less than 5000 miles ago, replaced thrust bearing at the same time.
- Alternator replaced 6 months ago (bought from Autozone)
- Front bucket seats from Mazda MX3 GS, gauge cluster from Protégé LX (for a tachometer), center console from Protégé LX.
- Driving lights added with a factory escort gt foglight switch.
Needs:
- Front driver side wheel bearing
- New alternator mount bolt, current one is stripped (Accessory belt squeals sometimes, needs tightened, alternator vibrates a little because it seems a bit lose. The belt-tension is controlled by the alternator mounting)
Quirks:
- No CD player/radio
- Seat adjustments broken (only needs small cable/wire on the bottom of the seats to work)
- Some interior pieces loose
- Horn doesn’t work, unplugged at the wheel.
- Door dings normal for a 15 year old car
- Two minor dents
- Crappy paint
- Hatch lock is tricky.
- Rear defroster never worked
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1990 Mazda Protégé LX - $800 firm
Features:
- 1.8l DOHC, burns a little oil (normal for mazda), very smooth
- 5 spd, shifts well, no grinds. Clutch seems good, no slippage. Driver and passenger drive axles replaced 6 months ago.
- All exhaust replaced (exception being the catalytic converter and muffler) within the past 10 months.
- 165xxx miles, runs great
- Power windows, power sunroof (no leaks), power door locks, AC (still works great), cruise control.
- 17”x7” Konig Helium wheels (15.2lbs) and Kumho Ecsta Supra 712 tires have less than 5000 miles on them, bought new in ’03 for ~$1000
Needs:
- Rear exhaust reconnected to the catalytic converter (extremely loud)
- E-brake re-adjusted
- Possibly needs thermostat? (Takes a while to warm up in the winter)
Quirks:
- Speakers in door from previous owner are deeper than stock, front windows won’t go down all the way. Rear speakers from previous owner aren’t securely mounted in the rear deck, though mostly stay in place.
- Door dings normal for a 15 year old car
- Small dent in the hood from someone sitting on it.
- Minor surface rust in a few areas (hard to notice)
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Package Deal: $1000
These are my 'friend' prices, I'm already taking it unlubed as it is, so I will not budge from these prices. You could probably easily sell the rims and tires for $400 themselves, the one is curbed slightly, but other than that they are in great shape. Two of the tires are slightly lower in tread because the 323 was misaligned when it had them on. The protege was aligned with these wheels on at the best local alignment place (does it old-fashioned way), and I haven't had any problems.
This would be a great opportunity for a 323 BP swap, or if you just need a reliable daily beater. Both cars run great, just need minor mechanical work [edit1]and cosmetic work.
Also of note, the 323 is out of inspection, though should pass with little work. The protege is inspected until august or september, I don't remember.[/edit1]
Here are some random pics I could find on my website, I can post more if requested.
323 when it had the rims on, before springs and struts
Thought I had more pics of the 323 on my site, but I guess not.
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