First week impressions - P5
September-7th-2002, 11:33 AM
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First week impressions - P5
Ok, it's been a couple of years since my last Protege (a 92 model). You would think that in 10 model years, they could improve their manual transmissions! Still notchy and long throws, with a particularly difficult shift from 1st to 2nd.
And what's with the shallow cupholders? I almost spilled a 20 oz container of Pepsi just turning the corner! I understand the newer P5's have better cupholders. I wonder if I can get them from the dealer?
Anyway, even though I have a couple of gripes, I'm very satisfied with the car. The power is adequate, though it could use about 20 more hp, the handling and steering are great and the car is very roomy.
And what's with the shallow cupholders? I almost spilled a 20 oz container of Pepsi just turning the corner! I understand the newer P5's have better cupholders. I wonder if I can get them from the dealer?
Anyway, even though I have a couple of gripes, I'm very satisfied with the car. The power is adequate, though it could use about 20 more hp, the handling and steering are great and the car is very roomy.
September-7th-2002, 06:30 PM
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Re: First week impressions - P5
Originally posted by Oz58
Ok, it's been a couple of years since my last Protege (a 92 model). You would think that in 10 model years, they could improve their manual transmissions! Still notchy and long throws, with a particularly difficult shift from 1st to 2nd.
And what's with the shallow cupholders? I almost spilled a 20 oz container of Pepsi just turning the corner! I understand the newer P5's have better cupholders. I wonder if I can get them from the dealer?
Anyway, even though I have a couple of gripes, I'm very satisfied with the car. The power is adequate, though it could use about 20 more hp, the handling and steering are great and the car is very roomy.
Ok, it's been a couple of years since my last Protege (a 92 model). You would think that in 10 model years, they could improve their manual transmissions! Still notchy and long throws, with a particularly difficult shift from 1st to 2nd.
And what's with the shallow cupholders? I almost spilled a 20 oz container of Pepsi just turning the corner! I understand the newer P5's have better cupholders. I wonder if I can get them from the dealer?
Anyway, even though I have a couple of gripes, I'm very satisfied with the car. The power is adequate, though it could use about 20 more hp, the handling and steering are great and the car is very roomy.
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September-7th-2002, 06:35 PM
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Originally posted by douggie
I don't think if the new cupholders are deeper in the 2002.5s.
Anyone know???
I don't think if the new cupholders are deeper in the 2002.5s.
Anyone know???
September-7th-2002, 11:32 PM
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Originally posted by nramsey
I thought they were, but then I measured them. Only about 3.5-4" deep. How deep are the early ones? That said, I haven't spilled or come close to spilling any BK or Micky D's cups in my car
I thought they were, but then I measured them. Only about 3.5-4" deep. How deep are the early ones? That said, I haven't spilled or come close to spilling any BK or Micky D's cups in my car
It's still a fun car to drive and I'm getting used to the manual trans and hope it loosens up a little with more use. I still get annoyed when people call it a station wagon, though.
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