Hey all. New guy here.
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Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 426
From: Ohio
I'm surprised you don't like the look of the MazdaSpeed Protege but you like the look of the Protege5. The front end of the 2003 MSP is exactly the same and they have the same side skirts. Unless you saw a 2003.5 MSP. They have a weird looking lip spoiler that I don't like. Along with a different spoiler and other things.
If it was the 2003.5 MSP that you saw, you might want to take a look at a 2003 MSP. You may like the looks of it.
If it was the 2003.5 MSP that you saw, you might want to take a look at a 2003 MSP. You may like the looks of it.
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Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 240
From: Orange County, CA
Originally posted by Bankie
I've got connections at my local Dodge dealer. I'm first on the list to know when they get the SRT and have been guaranteed an MSRP of $19,995. I also have connections at the Mazda dealer. But, I haven't talked to him about any Mazdas yet, so........
The P5 I spec'd on MazdaUSA came to like $19k. If I could get it for like $16k or so it'd be way easier to choose. Is Mazda running any promotions?
I've got connections at my local Dodge dealer. I'm first on the list to know when they get the SRT and have been guaranteed an MSRP of $19,995. I also have connections at the Mazda dealer. But, I haven't talked to him about any Mazdas yet, so........
The P5 I spec'd on MazdaUSA came to like $19k. If I could get it for like $16k or so it'd be way easier to choose. Is Mazda running any promotions?
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Protege Enthusiast
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 51
From: SW Ohio
Originally posted by Dermen
I'm surprised you don't like the look of the MazdaSpeed Protege but you like the look of the Protege5. The front end of the 2003 MSP is exactly the same and they have the same side skirts. Unless you saw a 2003.5 MSP. They have a weird looking lip spoiler that I don't like. Along with a different spoiler and other things.
If it was the 2003.5 MSP that you saw, you might want to take a look at a 2003 MSP. You may like the looks of it.
I'm surprised you don't like the look of the MazdaSpeed Protege but you like the look of the Protege5. The front end of the 2003 MSP is exactly the same and they have the same side skirts. Unless you saw a 2003.5 MSP. They have a weird looking lip spoiler that I don't like. Along with a different spoiler and other things.
If it was the 2003.5 MSP that you saw, you might want to take a look at a 2003 MSP. You may like the looks of it.
I have no idea what year it was. I guess I just like the rear-end better on the P5. Looks sportier to me. I also liked the interior better in the P5 (leather versus some weird looking cloth in the MSP).
It probably didn't help that it was some nasty looking orange paint. I'd call it "Reflective Puke Orange". No offense to anyone who drives a "Reflective Puke Orange" MSP.
Last edited by Bankie; Mar 11, 2003 at 04:21 PM.