How long will the P5 community remain strong? [Archive]

jonlong

01-07-2006, 03:27 PM

I was thinking about this in the shower today. Now that the P5 has been discontinued, there are a lot less new people coming to the P5 community. Also, the aftermarket for the P5 has never been that strong (compared to Civic, Eclipse, WRX, etc...) so I wonder how much longer people will continue to make parts for it.

I plan on keeping my car for as long as possible, as a lightly modded daily driver. I will be picking up a new car, something comparable to an S2000, when I graduate law school, but I want to be able to keep modding my P5 for as long as I own it.

paranoidxe

01-07-2006, 03:38 PM

I bought my Protege5 for a daily driver, nothing more. My "speed demon" is my talon...though its only up 1 week out of the 4 per month.

Protephile

01-07-2006, 04:49 PM

I think people will always be joining. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if this communuty grows even more. Don't forget, the oldest ones are only just four model years old, and as they get traded, they will be more affordable for a lot of younger guys (and girls) who will want to mod them.
The second gen Proteges were never a big seller, so you can't really look there and see into the future, but the P5 and 3rd gen sedans sold pretty well. There are a lot of potential modders out there.

Pretzellogic

01-07-2006, 05:06 PM

You were thinking about this in the shower?

I usually think about women or world domination. Or both.

Protephile

01-07-2006, 05:08 PM

You were thinking about this in the shower?

I usually think about women or world domination. Or both.

So, dominant women, then.

Mazda P5 driver

01-07-2006, 05:11 PM

I bought my Protege5 for a daily driver, nothing more. My "speed demon" is my talon...though its only up 1 week out of the 4 per month.

Same here. Needed a commuter more than a race car. Although the P5 is my only car. I'm not the type to put whole paychecks into a car.

macklum

01-07-2006, 05:19 PM

I think that the P5 and sedan have made the point that there are more cars than hondas to mod . There will always be parts around be new or used . As parts wear out you have to replace them ,that were the aftermarket comes in as Mazda stock parts are to expensive .

altspace

01-07-2006, 06:35 PM

The P5 is somewhat of a rare car due to it's volume of production. I agree, the used car industry will keep the P5 alive. Will it expand in vas numbers like an Acura RSX, of course not, but we'll keep the P5 alive. (Oh, that's bad)

2k2silvermp5

01-07-2006, 06:49 PM

Yeah I have to agree w/ the people who say it will grow. Mine is now four model years old and I still love to drive this car. Out of my 3 street legal cars this is the one I like to drive on a daily basis and even though it's not as modded as my crx or my talon tsi I still love it.

Witchdoktor

01-07-2006, 06:53 PM

You were thinking about this in the shower?

I usually think about women or world domination. Or both.

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paranoidxe

01-07-2006, 07:01 PM

even though it's not as modded as my crx or my talon tsi I still love it.

And at least it doesn't break down on a weekly basis (referring to the talon). (thumb)

Pretzellogic

01-07-2006, 08:02 PM

So, dominant women, then.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid168/p005adec56717c771c2afc623df6b7305/f42a6bc6.jpg

hyperboarder

01-07-2006, 08:49 PM

I love my P5 so damn much, I'm keepin it till it croaks. If the aftermarket for it dies, I'll just start making my own shit!

Junior

01-07-2006, 08:51 PM

driving it into the ground.

Mazda P5 driver

01-07-2006, 09:17 PM

driving it into the ground.

Shouldn't take long.

I still have stalling isuues. Already had the screw drop.

This car is gone by next year.

Antoine

01-07-2006, 09:24 PM

Even as a used purchase I think it's a very popular choice...It will always look and feel different (read: more special) than other JP makes of the same type. Also...the aftermarket may actually grow and mature as the P5 will be super affordable for a variety of uses...fun daily driver, weekend auto-x, active lifestyle ride, custom cruiser etc etc...plus with high gas prices...The more I think about it...the more I realize the P5 community "ain't goin nowhere!"

PS...If you notice the P5 forum has over 150k posts and is one of our most active model forums!

Robot Romeo

01-07-2006, 09:42 PM

to quote nate dogg, i'm going to "rock it till the wheels fall off."

aMaff

01-07-2006, 11:43 PM

to quote nate dogg, i'm going to "rock it till the wheels fall off."
Agreed. Anyone notice how long these things sit on dealership lots (aka used)? Not long. *sigh* she's my baby! My daily, and a pretty darn good auto-x car (compared to other cars I've owned...).

She's a lady on the street (sometimes), but a freak in the bed (er...auto-x course?)

Flash5

01-08-2006, 01:39 AM

The Pro5 my not be the car in the lot that everyone recognizes, but thats what makes it great. None of my friends knew it even existed until I got it. The thing that will keep it alive is people like us who love it.

Thinking about this in the shower really isn't that wierd to me. I usually think about things like how can I unlock the secret that is the female, or how can I get money quicker without working.

AlbNYPR5

01-08-2006, 09:35 AM

Agreed. Anyone notice how long these things sit on dealership lots (aka used)? Not long. *sigh* she's my baby! My daily, and a pretty darn good auto-x car (compared to other cars I've owned...).

She's a lady on the street (sometimes), but a freak in the bed (er...auto-x course?)

The mazda dealer I go to had one when I was there on wednesday. Silver 2003, 5dp with 56k. I'm going back over today I'll see if it's still there. They may have a vivid yellow 2002.5 on the lot also this week.

Tamryne

01-08-2006, 11:00 PM

When I bought my P5, I orginally looked at a 2003 yellow auto (34k miles I believe) at a local mazda dealer. The day before I looked at it, it had sold. It spent only a week and a half on the lot. I also looked at another one, but it was a 2002 blue with 35k miles with no options, and overpriced by about 3k. Family members had a bad experience with them once, so it was a no-go. I believe it is still there. The one I bought had been on the lot for a little while, since they hadn't advertised it much, and so I bought it for a great deal at the end of the year.

As a new member to the P5 community, I will help to bolster your numbers! Anyways, if everything goes according to plan, in about four years I'l get a new daily driver, and plop a turbo/supercharger in my P5, do an auto to manual switch, and have a little fun on the weekends!

slkt

01-08-2006, 11:09 PM

I don't really care if the aftermarket companies stop making parts for the P5. I just love her, I will never leave her if possible.

JOMO

01-09-2006, 01:34 AM

In my best smalls voice "For Ev Er". I think the p5 community will go on for a while. And for the past few months I have been seeing alot of new people registering on the forum. I Like how alot of people give me compliments on my car and say it looks good, and how they didn't think a wagon could look so good.

Robot Romeo

01-09-2006, 12:26 PM

She's a lady on the street (sometimes), but a freak in the bed (er...auto-x course?)

(rofl2)

vyse12012

01-09-2006, 11:02 PM

You were thinking about this in the shower?

I usually think about women or world domination. Or both.

man .. that was pretty funny (laugh)

Crazy D

01-09-2006, 11:53 PM

Well I'm a living example, just got mine 4 months ago cuz of you guys and my bodies are tracking thier own now... gotta love her.

(P.S. My wife doesn't like her at all...lol, redlobster turned in to "I need something for my P5"...We'll have to re schedule for next week)

romecandleboy

01-10-2006, 12:07 AM

When they ALL start reaching 200k miles .... then interest will die down slightly.

btw, i think about the P5 in the shower too ...it's O.K.

anarchistchiken

01-10-2006, 12:29 AM

Nah, when they start reaching 200K, people will just get more creative with em, lol. We'll see more v-8 proteges out there :)

cable43

01-10-2006, 12:31 AM

i will keep mine until 10/15/2009

jonlong

01-10-2006, 02:37 AM

i will keep mine until 10/15/2009

haha

2k2silvermp5

01-10-2006, 02:39 PM

And at least it doesn't break down on a weekly basis (referring to the talon). (thumb)

Actually my talon is rock solid car when it comes to reliability, never had it let me sit yet. I can drive it thru the snow, take it to the track and run 12.80's and drive it home.

iLisa

01-10-2006, 02:53 PM

I love my P5 so damn much, I'm keepin it till it croaks. If the aftermarket for it dies, I'll just start making my own shit!
(werd)

MyZmZm

01-10-2006, 10:46 PM

I've never owned a car as long as I've owned my P5 - and I don't expect to see her go anytime soon. In fact, I'm keeping my eyes open for an older Mazda to use as a winter beater and save the beast for summer only, that's how much I love her! :)

SkinnyJoint

01-10-2006, 10:51 PM

i dont think the market is going away anytime soon. most p5 drivers are very satisfied with there car ok maybe not power wise all the time but definatly comfort, look, handling etc. i plan on keeping them both for a long time

Brian MP5T

01-10-2006, 10:53 PM

I'll be here forever even if I'm the only member.

aMaff

01-10-2006, 10:54 PM

I don't think u have to worry abt being alone in THIS club...

bazooka joe

01-10-2006, 11:16 PM

You were thinking about this in the shower?

I usually think about women or world domination. Or both.

haha, you would!!! (think about world domination)

oh ya, this community will be around for a while i'm sure!

aMaff

01-10-2006, 11:20 PM

I know I said this a LONG time ago, but it bears repeating:

Til death do my P5 and I part...

iLisa

01-11-2006, 12:41 AM

haha, you would!!! (think about world domination)

oh ya, this community will be around for a while i'm sure!
(hi)

Replica

01-11-2006, 12:51 AM

The P5 will last as long as the 323.

aMaff

01-11-2006, 01:07 AM

and how long was that?

Replica

01-11-2006, 01:11 AM

and how long was that?
Not sure. The P5 is the descendant of the 323. The 323 is a niche car that a small group of people love. I think it was much bigger in Europe.

I think the P5 has already peaked in popularity and will continue to be a qwerky cult car. There's nothing wrong with that by any means. It'l be like a Dodge Shelby, Probe/MX-6, MX-3, Dodge Omni, Starion....something like that.

aMaff

01-11-2006, 01:13 AM

Makes sense. That's cuz P5 = teh hawtness (bowdown)

iLisa

01-11-2006, 10:01 AM

Not sure. The P5 is the descendant of the 323. The 323 is a niche car that a small group of people love. I think it was much bigger in Europe.

I think the P5 has already peaked in popularity and will continue to be a qwerky cult car. There's nothing wrong with that by any means. It'l be like a Dodge Shelby, Probe/MX-6, MX-3, Dodge Omni, Starion....something like that.
hey.. my first car was a Dodge Omni... I loved that car...

bazooka joe

01-11-2006, 02:44 PM

hey.. my first car was a Dodge Omni... I loved that car...

GLH turbo?? do you know what the GLH stands for?
http://www.xmission.com/~dempsey/shelby/glht_red.jpg

aMaff

01-11-2006, 02:45 PM

no...what?

ChopstickHero

01-11-2006, 03:02 PM

driving it into the ground.

hell yah! (thumb)

ProFiver

01-11-2006, 07:58 PM

forever!! maybe it will become a cult car?

Replica

01-12-2006, 12:22 AM

hey.. my first car was a Dodge Omni... I loved that car...
Nothing wrong with the Omni, its a cult car and alot of people still love it. I think that's how the P5 will go. Kinda like a great movie that nobody saw.

aMaff

01-12-2006, 12:48 AM

Nothing wrong with the Omni, its a cult car and alot of people still love it. I think that's how the P5 will go. Kinda like a great movie that nobody saw.
Boondock Saints?

Replica

01-12-2006, 03:12 AM

Boondock Saints?
That's a good example....but wow, they made william defoe pretty gay in that movie...(boom07)

aMaff

01-12-2006, 03:17 AM

That's a good example....but wow, they made william defoe pretty gay in that movie...(boom07)
yep. Worked out in the end tho. He played his role pretty darn well if u ask me...

Antoine

01-12-2006, 05:42 AM

"on topic" are two words that mean a lot around these parts ;) Back to the P5 guys...

overdrivex

01-12-2006, 06:51 AM

ill drive this car till it dies!! im kinda courious how it will die... engine...chasie.... hmm with my luck maybe it will get rear ended a 3rd time. 1rst time a suv. 2nd time 3 pickups. may 3rd time it will be a combination of 3-5 suvs and pickups.. or maybe it will be a semi...but unless a semi takes out the servers i think the forums will keep going!!!!