Hey guys, today my mother and I went car shopping and we came across a '97 Protege with A/T and 1.8L engine. I'm wondering what we should be looking for in this car before we buy it, and what to expect from it. Any help is appreciated

 

Well, for one, it has 1.8L, and that is a very good thing. Pending price is not ridiculous, go for it.

 

Being that your a young guy (Im guessing) if you get the auto in a few months you'll wish you hadn't. It's still a good car but not much power. 5sd runs better. IMO

 

The car is now my family's I'm very glad to have it. We got it for $6120 after taxes and all that and it's a good lil' car.