Greatings from a new member

I am looking to buy an early to mid 90s Protege and wanted to ask you folks what to watch out for. I am looking for good value, including low running costs (frequency of service interval, fuel economy etc) and reliability. I am looking for general information, what I should check (or have checked) are there any model years that were particularly troublesome and so on. Oh another thing, newer owned a Mazda before, this would be my first Mazda so I'd appreciate if you give me some pointers.

frank

 

hmm.... i would check for

tire wear
engine noise
trouble starting
timing belt changed?
transmission
heater/ac working?

 

wheel alignment
brake squealing
exhaust leak
struts and springs
all hoses (radiator) and fluids
wipe your finger underneath the car for signs of oil leaks