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Protege5 : Color history lesson
:wave: everyone!
After reading the FAQs, I'd like to get a confirmation on something. Copied below is the information from the FAQs. Am I correct in saying only the one's I've put in bold are the colors that have been available ONLY on the Protege5 model (the other colors being those on the regular 3rd Gen. Protege, MP3 or MazdaSpeed models)? Have I missed any or listed any that I shouldn't have? Thanks! Votary These are the BJ chassis world market colors (US names shown, overseas names are in brackets): Sunlight Silver Metallic, color code 22V Black Mica, color code 16W Midnight Blue Mica [Supreme Blue Mica], color code 22A Classic Red, color code A3E Vivid Yellow [Sunburst Yellow], color code HZ (limited color) Pure White, color code A3D Laser Blue Mica [Starry Blue Mica], color code 24A Emerald Mica [Grace Green Mica], color code 18J Sand Mica, color code 4F Millennium Red Mica [Passion Red Mica], color code 22K Sea breeze Green Mica [Orient Green Mica], color code 23G Light Sandalwood Metallic [Galaxy Gold Metallic], color code 23F Highlight Silver Metallic, color code 18G White [Chaste White], color code PT Twilight Blue Mica, color code 12K Cranberry Mica [Aroma Red], color code 18U Sandalwood Metallic [Moonlight Grey Metallic], color code 12M Spicy Orange Mica, color code 25T Garnet Red Mica, color code 25F Shimmering Sand Mica [Sparkling Silver Mica], color code 24E |
the yellow up in Canada is called Sunburst Yellow (HZ). I thought it really was a limited colour, but I think that its making regular production for P5s....or maybe it is limited....anyone know for sure?
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According to the info. copied above, you're right on both accounts (non-US, and limited status):
(US names shown, overseas names are in brackets): <snip> Vivid Yellow [Sunburst Yellow], color code HZ (limited color) However, I wonder if the Vivid/Sunburst Yellow is simply a color that was only produced for a limited time. I know in the Miata world there are colors that are what I call "half year colors." Usually produced in the later half of the model year. It appears that the Lazer Blue is that way. We're in the process of trying to buy a LB '03 that is equipped with leather. Now I notice on the "Build" section of Mazda's website that one can no longer "build" a LB equipped with leather. There certainly appears to be fewer Yellows and Lazer Blues available. I'm just not sure if it's a production availability, or supply/demand availability issue. Votary |
The colours in Canada might be different than in the States, because I have a pure white 2002 protege sedan.
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Sunburst Yellow is definitely NOT any type of limited production thing. The last time I drove for any length of time on the highway, I must've seen a dozen. I tend to notice every protege on the road too, because ever since I've got mine it seems that everyone else has one now.
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hehe my bad, skimmed and only caught the bold parts...I also checked the colours for 2003 models, and yellow is in the mix...no chance of it being a limited colour
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Originally posted by 90&00 Protege Protege-5 for north america had: 2002: Classic Red, Midnight Blue, Sunburst / Vivid Yellow, Black Mica, Sunlight Silver, and the late arrival (after almost a year's sales...being as the car came out in April 2001) Pure White. 2003: Add Laser Blue The other colours were Protege colours...some dropped between the 1999-2000 and 2001-2003 models. Votary |
Classic Red is not a Protege5-specific color by any stretch. The Protege sedan was available in this color from 1990 until 2000 (my 99 ES is Classic Red) although it seems to be a fairly uncommon color choice for those years.
Classic Red has also been used on the 90-03 Miata, 89-91 FC RX-7, 93-95 FD RX-7, 93-97 MX-6, 92-96 MX-3 and 99-01 MPV. I've owned 2 Classic Red Miatas, making the Protege the 3rd consecutive car I've bought that's a Classic Red Mazda! :D |
Also Black is not a P5 only color. Sedan are avail in Black I know I have one :D
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Originally posted by Raptor Also Black is not a P5 only color. Sedan are avail in Black I know I have one :D |
Clarification: I wasn't looking for colors "only on the Protege5," rather looking for the "only colors that have been on the Protege5".... and making sure I was getting the correct versions of white, silver, etc. Sorry about that.
;) BTW, we just came home with our new addition to the family. '03 Lazer Blue , black leather, sun roof, 6-disc, ABS, side air bags, polished wheels & locks, grins ear-to-ear also came with the deal. Votary :blue: |
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