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zumzum November-5th-2002 10:14 AM

Mazdaspeed rocks!
 
Thanks to all out there wil valuable advice, tips, comments etc..

I've been following protegeclub among others while in the market for a nifty little sedan. Let me say this board has been a great source of information and helped me make an informed decision to get this flyer.

Still can't believe the power it produces for a little one.. Great handling and performance. Makes the Civic SI's and Corolla S' look like toy cars..

zumzum November-5th-2002 10:19 AM

Whoops.. forgot to tell you what I got!

2003 Mazdaspeed Protege
Black Inside Black Outside
Everything inside! Wheee..

SirTidus November-5th-2002 10:46 AM

I don't seem to see people typing it as Mazda Protege MP5...
It's either MP5 or Mazda Protege 5 in full I've seen... :rolleyes:

funkdaddysmack November-5th-2002 10:56 AM


Originally posted by N.E.R.D.
also on another note, a lot of people call the mazda protege MP3 by its proper name, Protege MP3, but there are people who call the protege 5, the MP5, which is not its name, i dont know about you but on the badge of the car, i dont see an M and a P next to the 5. so you shouldnt call it a mazda protege mp5, because you are calling it a mazda protege mazda protege 5, right?
Why do people make such a big freaking deal out of this? We know what they mean by MP5, why does everyong have to be "mr. i'm cool because it's not MP5"? Freaking let it go.


I've seen on a TV report that the make is called Mazda, and the model is called Speed, Protege is just a tacked on word so that ppl know its in the same car family. So in reality its called a Mazda Speed , with a space. not Mazdaspeed, otherwise they would have to register that trade mark, and use that brand name as the make of the car??
As per Mazda's website, it IS Mazdaspeed Protege. I'm assuming mazda has the trademark to mazdaspeed, so I'm assuming they don't have a problem using the name.

zumzum, congrats on the new car, I bet it's a blast. Welcome to the board! :D

zumzum November-5th-2002 11:01 AM

Mazdaspeed's really the registered brand name of the car.

Check Mazda's website: http://www.mazdausa.com/mazdaspeed_protege/

Notice the little ® next to "Mazdaspeed"..

So, if you're REALLY particular about the naming convention, it really should be Mazda Mazdaspeed Protegé..

I just call mine Honey :D

SirTidus November-5th-2002 11:05 AM

You actually got the car from your dealer already!?

ashutoshsm November-5th-2002 11:13 AM

Congratulations, and ignore the Alien!
 
Sweet - you have your MPS Protege already (eat that, N.E.R.D.)!

Post reports, your own pictures, experiences etc.

As for NERD, perhaps we should banish him further out - to Uranus, or Pluto! Doesn't matter what wants to call his car - so long as people understand what he's talking about.

protetype November-5th-2002 11:23 AM

zumzum, congrats on the car. i'm jealous ;D hopefully by the time i get a bit more money, i'll be able to come across one and pick it up. please, post pictures sometime. :)

zumzum November-5th-2002 11:25 AM

Dealer told me 2 months. So should be late Dec/early Jan?

I call mine Honey in my dreams I guess..

kcbhiw November-5th-2002 11:31 AM


I've seen on a TV report that the make is called Mazda, and the model is called Speed, Protege is just a tacked on word so that ppl know its in the same car family. So in reality its called a Mazda Speed , with a space. not Mazdaspeed, otherwise they would have to register that trade mark, and use that brand name as the make of the car??
Eh no. It is a Mazdaspeed Protege. The base car is no more than a Protege sedan with Mazdaspeed enhancements. Basically the same FS-DE engine (except with turbo <FS-DET>), tranny (except with LSD), chassis, etc. Essentially, lots of parts have been added to an otherwise typical Pro.

Mazdaspeed was originally a separate aftermarket entity until they joined with Mazda. Basically, a Mazdaspeed Protege falls under the same naming convention as a SVT Focus/Contour/Cobra, AMG Mercedes, etc.

pimpprotege69 November-5th-2002 11:32 AM

so you dont have it

Orange Crush November-5th-2002 03:48 PM

You know what I love is when people get on here and start spouting garbage like they are so friggin smart, and what they say is law.

N.E.R.D. Have you even been to the Mazda website?

http://www.mazdausa.com/images/mazda...ed_protege.gif

Apparently you have not, because there is a royalty free MazdaSpeed one worder right there on the page!!

Tecjo November-5th-2002 05:42 PM

How much does/will the Mazdaspeed Protege cost???
Is it under $30k Canadian?

I'm considering letting my wifey have the P5 and going out and getting one? I don't know the dang price though.

Anyone know?

JasonH November-5th-2002 06:06 PM

Heh, to be really picky, there is no "Mazdaspeed", only "MAZDASPEED". Nowhere on Mazda's site nor in any printed materials (including the window stickers) will you find MAZDASPEED written with a capital "M" and the rest lower case.

VagaBond-X November-5th-2002 06:13 PM

HAHAHAHAHA...THis is so funny.....HAHAHAHA:D

damn picky bastards that try to know everyhitng...and then they find out they are wrong...HAHA

we're all PRO owners here (soon N.E.R.D will be saying hey its Mazda Protege not PRO)

why don't we marvel at the wonders of the car...and not the damn name.....as long as they know its a pro its all good....as long as they don't go out calling it a neon or some shit like that


And congrats on teh car ZUMZUM....hope you have fun in it once you get delivery on it

just wait til I'm able to get enuff money to get a twin turbo (damn dunno about motor..but i'm geussing my tranny will die really quickly) hehe...then I'll be the TT Pro


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