Drove a 1999 ES for several yeas and racked up a 100k miles. Loved the car, maybe too much. Engine failed. Donated to charity. Spent nearly two years looking for a replacement.
Last month I found a very nice 2001 ES with the 2.0, sunroof and side airbags. One owner, police motor officer, 54,000 miles. But with the usual problems: Original gold paint with paint fails on the roof and spoiler. Intermittent wipers don't work. passenger side automatic rear door lock actuator MIA, just grinding. So far I installed a rosewood shifter knob I had bought years ago for my '94 Miata R. Looks great in the Protege. Also got a check engine light the first week of driving. Changed the air filter. CEL code reappeared. The as I did with my '99 changed the rotted out air intake hose. Runs great now.
Last month I found a very nice 2001 ES with the 2.0, sunroof and side airbags. One owner, police motor officer, 54,000 miles. But with the usual problems: Original gold paint with paint fails on the roof and spoiler. Intermittent wipers don't work. passenger side automatic rear door lock actuator MIA, just grinding. So far I installed a rosewood shifter knob I had bought years ago for my '94 Miata R. Looks great in the Protege. Also got a check engine light the first week of driving. Changed the air filter. CEL code reappeared. The as I did with my '99 changed the rotted out air intake hose. Runs great now.
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