Protege MP3
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If your talking about an mp3...its just a protege with a body kit so as far as being reliable goes it should be fine. If you are considering a MAZDASPEED like in the pic, they are fun cars but modding is expensive and there isnt that much aftermarket support. Power wise i have heard of a few making okay numbers but thats with a kit and semi build.
I think they look really nice though
I think they look really nice though
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Parting out MSP 0.5!
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If the MP3 isn't boosted I'm going to have to go with the mazdaspeed edition lol. how does it hold up? I'm really shocked to see that the prices arn't high at all... btw I wouldn't be doing any mods to the engine, I'm just looking for a semi-quick car to get through school with, and also so I can get rid of this ricer....
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just get the protege 5 comes with the 2.0 motor and u can just turbocharged it like the MSP cause its the same motor
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The Mazdaspeed holds up pretty good. It does have some issues though that you should think about. The LSD tends to go out because Mazda decided not to weld it in 4 places. You can get it welded if you want but as long as you dont beat on the car with burnouts and such you should be fine. Another thing you have to remember is that the motor was not meant for boost. Because of this people have popped motors, even at stock boost, when boosting in 5th gear. It is a very rare occurance but it has happend. I really don't have a need to boost in 5th because 4th will take me up past 100 and I rarely feel the need to go much faster.
Really its a good, fun car to drive and looks pretty damn good if you ask me. If you go for the Mazdaspeed you can get two different body styles, theres the 03 (what you posted pictures of and what I have) and then the 03.5 which has a different front lip, rear lip, wing, shift knob, pedals. It also came in different colors than the 03. Definately check out msprotege.com mostly everyone there is very helpful.
Really its a good, fun car to drive and looks pretty damn good if you ask me. If you go for the Mazdaspeed you can get two different body styles, theres the 03 (what you posted pictures of and what I have) and then the 03.5 which has a different front lip, rear lip, wing, shift knob, pedals. It also came in different colors than the 03. Definately check out msprotege.com mostly everyone there is very helpful.
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Parting out MSP 0.5!
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The Mazdaspeed holds up pretty good. It does have some issues though that you should think about. The LSD tends to go out because Mazda decided not to weld it in 4 places. You can get it welded if you want but as long as you dont beat on the car with burnouts and such you should be fine. Another thing you have to remember is that the motor was not meant for boost. Because of this people have popped motors, even at stock boost, when boosting in 5th gear. It is a very rare occurance but it has happend. I really don't have a need to boost in 5th because 4th will take me up past 100 and I rarely feel the need to go much faster.
Really its a good, fun car to drive and looks pretty damn good if you ask me. If you go for the Mazdaspeed you can get two different body styles, theres the 03 (what you posted pictures of and what I have) and then the 03.5 which has a different front lip, rear lip, wing, shift knob, pedals. It also came in different colors than the 03. Definately check out msprotege.com mostly everyone there is very helpful.
Really its a good, fun car to drive and looks pretty damn good if you ask me. If you go for the Mazdaspeed you can get two different body styles, theres the 03 (what you posted pictures of and what I have) and then the 03.5 which has a different front lip, rear lip, wing, shift knob, pedals. It also came in different colors than the 03. Definately check out msprotege.com mostly everyone there is very helpful.
damn you know your ish lol.. thanks for all the help and I will deff check out that site. rep'd
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2002 Honda Civic LX ::Sigh:: -- Traded
2003.5 Silver MSP -- Totalled RIP
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2003.5 Blue MSP
2002 Honda Civic LX ::Sigh:: -- Traded
2003.5 Silver MSP -- Totalled RIP
1993 Honda del Sol -- SOLD $6500
1967 VW Beetle -- SOLD $3000
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there lots that you can do with that car if your lucky to find a mazdaspeed then get that though i love my mp5 the mp3 and the mp5 are pretty much the same car as far as enigne and chassie the mp5 is about 5" shorter because of the hatch .. but like some one said there realy good autocrosser and road racers ..
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