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« on: June 28, 2012, 11:31:53 AM »
Hello Gang.

I'm selling my 91 Volkswagen Gti, And have been doing some extensive research on what car I should buy next. The GTI is only being sold due to me having a 14 month old boy and I need more doors, back seat and creature comforts. After a week of reading reviews,watching video, and mulling over various forums I had decided a Mazdaspeed Protege would meet my expectations as a kid hauler and weekend autox/track toy. Delving deeper into forums I started reading HORROR stories about the MazdaSpeed protege and have started second guessing myself. Is this car reliable enough to cruise around with my son in the car during the week without me fearing being stranded on the side of the road?

Another car I'm considering is a MK5 Gti i'm a huge Volkswagen fanboy icon_lol Would this better suite me? Or is the Mazdaspeed the total package it seems to be?
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« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2012, 11:42:35 AM »
Welcome to the forum.

The MSP's are pretty much 50/50.  If you need a kid hauler.. get a MS3 instead.
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« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2012, 11:49:08 AM »
Quote from: OliverMS3 on June 28, 2012, 11:42:35 AM
Welcome to the forum.

The MSP's are pretty much 50/50.  If you need a kid hauler.. get a MS3 instead.

I agree. It is a great family car that just happens to be fun to drive. It also has plenty of options to upgrade if your heart desires.  icon_thumright
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« Reply #3 on: June 28, 2012, 12:07:10 PM »
I would love an ms3 but there is a nice price gap between the two. Im trying to stay under 10k
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« Reply #4 on: June 28, 2012, 12:15:35 PM »
well its pretty much just like any other car, take care of it, dont beat on it and everything should be just fine  icon_thumright
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« Reply #5 on: June 28, 2012, 12:27:33 PM »
Welcome!!
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« Reply #6 on: June 28, 2012, 12:37:35 PM »
Previous owner is going to say A LOT!  Pay close attention to the car.  If the springs are chopped or there is an Autozone air filter on it - stay away! 

Look carefully, you'll find one.
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« Reply #7 on: June 28, 2012, 02:13:34 PM »
Quote from: Ninja_Driver on June 28, 2012, 12:37:35 PM
Previous owner is going to say A LOT!  Pay close attention to the car.  If the springs are chopped or there is an Autozone air filter on it - stay away! 
Look carefully, you'll find one.


there's one on CL right now:

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/3093360785.html
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« Reply #8 on: June 28, 2012, 02:17:50 PM »
^^^^^

Looks like pure win!  It's on the upper end of the MSP price scale, but well worth it (if owner's claims are true).  Plus I love that color.
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« Reply #9 on: June 28, 2012, 02:21:56 PM »
Nice find. An enthusiast car for sure.  icon_thumright
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« Reply #10 on: June 28, 2012, 05:25:07 PM »
I'm eyeing a grey one that's in the classifieds.
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« Reply #11 on: June 28, 2012, 09:10:44 PM »
I LOVE our MSP
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« Reply #12 on: June 29, 2012, 11:54:26 AM »
Ive never even had a ride in one of these cars. I'm going to have to drive a few of them, I'm also interested in the mp3 sound like its a little low on power but I'm used to that.
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« Reply #13 on: June 30, 2012, 10:12:27 AM »
Where are u located?
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« Reply #14 on: June 30, 2012, 11:02:49 AM »
I'm in San Diego
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« Reply #15 on: June 30, 2012, 12:13:18 PM »
Welcome fellow San diegan. I your also considering a mp3 why not just go for a 05'-07 Mazda 3? It should be under 10k and with the right suspension upgrades. Handles really good. I can vouch for the sedan. Lots of cabin room for kids, hell even really tall adults. Mine has a racing beat rear swaybar and eibach sportlines. Handles like a dream and thats only $300 in suspension. The decision is ultimately up to you just giving a suggestion  2thumbs
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« Reply #16 on: June 30, 2012, 12:44:39 PM »
Quote from: 08MZ3SD09 on June 30, 2012, 12:13:18 PM
Welcome fellow San diegan. I your also considering a mp3 why not just go for a 05'-07 Mazda 3? It should be under 10k and with the right suspension upgrades. Handles really good. I can vouch for the sedan. Lots of cabin room for kids, hell even really tall adults. Mine has a racing beat rear swaybar and eibach sportlines. Handles like a dream and thats only $300 in suspension. The decision is ultimately up to you just giving a suggestion  2thumbs

Ive been looking at mazda3s also. I really like the 5 door.
Mp3s are pretty much out of the running in my search.
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« Reply #17 on: July 01, 2012, 09:36:57 AM »
Quote from: blackmica_es on June 28, 2012, 02:13:34 PM
Quote from: Ninja_Driver on June 28, 2012, 12:37:35 PM
Previous owner is going to say A LOT!  Pay close attention to the car.  If the springs are chopped or there is an Autozone air filter on it - stay away! 
Look carefully, you'll find one.


there's one on CL right now:

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/3093360785.html





welcome to the forums!

if i was in the market i'd offer 7.5-8k..maybe 8.25k and bring this home with me....that's what got me addicted to mazdas in the first place in mid 2002.....then they kept delaying the actual release date from sept to october..then november...dealer had a Spicy orange MSP in mid dec.

so i bought one of the first 2003 6S 5 spd...cuz my other car was falling apart lol
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« Reply #18 on: July 01, 2012, 10:41:14 AM »
I love my MSP. They are reliable, you just need to be on top of maintenance and don't do anything stupid like raising the boost without supporting mods. Its just like any other car like Robb said. You will fall in love with the handling, it dosent even compare to a mazda 3 with suspension upgrades. The proteges are much lighter and much more rigid then the mazda 3's.

If you have any questions feel free to PM me  2thumbs
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« Reply #19 on: July 01, 2012, 03:21:53 PM »
my homeboy on here is going to sell his msp soon we both live in sd
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