Commom Problems for Protege?
May-12th-2002, 03:13 PM
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Commom Problems for Protege?
I would just like to know what are common problems for the Protege? Also are maintance cost and price of parts expensive or cheap compared to the Civic, Corolla and Sentra? I would appreciate any feedback...
May-12th-2002, 04:13 PM
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well there is that problem of a noisy engine on a cold start...goes away after about 30 seconds to a minute, stock stereo system is crap too other then that its awsome...get a ram air intake and a short shifter and you will totaly love this car!!!
May-12th-2002, 07:21 PM
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First off, what kind of protege? are you looking at a new protege? if so, then nightowl's listed "problems" are for the 2.0's. If you're looking used... there aren't too many complains. which are you looking for?
May-12th-2002, 07:31 PM
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I looking at the Protege ES 2.0 (new) with automatic.
What about cost of maintence....do you people find it expensive especially when replacing parts...?
What about cost of maintence....do you people find it expensive especially when replacing parts...?
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May-12th-2002, 08:47 PM
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NOPE>..but then the only PARTS I have HAD to replace is the oil filter....if you are getting a NEW or relitively new pro....you really shouldn't have to worry about parts....that is unless you are talking about MOD parts....in which case you will find them about average, to just a little more...seeing as how there are so many more companies making honda parts...they are a little more competitive.
May-12th-2002, 09:08 PM
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Originally posted by protegeclub
I looking at the Protege ES 2.0 (new) with automatic.
What about cost of maintence....do you people find it expensive especially when replacing parts...?
I looking at the Protege ES 2.0 (new) with automatic.
What about cost of maintence....do you people find it expensive especially when replacing parts...?
That's my 2 cents worth
May-16th-2002, 04:58 PM
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Steel rims
This isn't really a problem with the Protege per say, but we had some hella snow and ice a couple weeks ago. I managed to hit a curb, which caused my steering wheel to wobble. I took it into the dealer for them to look at it, and they told me I had to replace the rim...there was no other damage. Well, I've got a, '01 2.0 LX...just plain old steel rims.
Wanna know how much an OEM steel rim from Mazda costs? $187.08....for a STEEL RIM!!!! What a rip off.
I'm certain that there is nothing special about the rim....it's just a plain old 5 bolt 15" steel rim.
So in regards to parts being expensive, I'm not sure about any other parts, but the steel rims are a bloody rip if you get one thru the dealer. But since you're talking about the ES, I guess you won't be worrying about steel rims....I think the OEM alloys were about $300 or so thru the dealer
Edit: I should mention that this is in Canadian dollars
Wanna know how much an OEM steel rim from Mazda costs? $187.08....for a STEEL RIM!!!! What a rip off.
I'm certain that there is nothing special about the rim....it's just a plain old 5 bolt 15" steel rim. So in regards to parts being expensive, I'm not sure about any other parts, but the steel rims are a bloody rip if you get one thru the dealer. But since you're talking about the ES, I guess you won't be worrying about steel rims....I think the OEM alloys were about $300 or so thru the dealer
Edit: I should mention that this is in Canadian dollars
May-17th-2002, 04:16 PM
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$187 just for a steel rim , thats bloody expensive just for one steel rim for a small car....
from the replies received, theres not too many problems with the car expect for the engine rattle on a cold start and paint problems...
the engine rattle on a cold start, does that affect the car in any way? Is it a design flaw or is it a normal operation of the car...?
, thats bloody expensive just for one steel rim for a small car....from the replies received, theres not too many problems with the car expect for the engine rattle on a cold start and paint problems...
the engine rattle on a cold start, does that affect the car in any way? Is it a design flaw or is it a normal operation of the car...?
May-17th-2002, 04:36 PM
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Originally posted by protegeclub
$187 just for a steel rim , thats bloody expensive just for one steel rim for a small car....
from the replies received, theres not too many problems with the car expect for the engine rattle on a cold start and paint problems...
the engine rattle on a cold start, does that affect the car in any way? Is it a design flaw or is it a normal operation of the car...?
$187 just for a steel rim
, thats bloody expensive just for one steel rim for a small car....from the replies received, theres not too many problems with the car expect for the engine rattle on a cold start and paint problems...
the engine rattle on a cold start, does that affect the car in any way? Is it a design flaw or is it a normal operation of the car...?
May-19th-2002, 12:19 PM
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Originally posted by Aaron
definately not a sports car although it looks sporty. look up the paint problems thread. that's my only complaint along with the cold rattle wich will hopefully be fixed someday.
definately not a sports car although it looks sporty. look up the paint problems thread. that's my only complaint along with the cold rattle wich will hopefully be fixed someday.
May-19th-2002, 05:50 PM
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go and check out this thread...
http://www.protegeclub.com/forum/sho...&threadid=3238
i believe that the cold-start rattle is actually emission control stuff. mazda apparently class the noise as a fault but haven't done anything about it.(?!?).
there are a pile of other theories contained in that long-winded thread so you can make your own mind up.
http://www.protegeclub.com/forum/sho...&threadid=3238
i believe that the cold-start rattle is actually emission control stuff. mazda apparently class the noise as a fault but haven't done anything about it.(?!?).
there are a pile of other theories contained in that long-winded thread so you can make your own mind up.