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    Goodbye p5 ..for real this time

    Finally found a replacement for the P5..So I say goodbye to it..I tried hard to find another but they were just too beat up, too high of mileage and too expensive. I am however..now debt free and with a totally oposite kind of car. The replacement is pretty worthy imo. 1985 BMW e30 325e...
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    Goodbye P5, But what to replace it?

    Hey all...So the time has finally come...The p5 has to go away now..Financial difficulties have resulted in filing for a BK..and along with that I owe almost 10k on the p5 still...its got 118k miles and a few problems that will cost quite a bit to fix..so the smart but sad thing to do is let it...
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    Need help with belt squeel ASAP

    So i recently replaced my alternator belt, it was totally shot...however..after putting on the new one and driving around for a few days im getting some rediculous belt squeel..I cannot figure out how to make it stop..I dont think its the alternator belt, i think its the one (outside) belt that...
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    Super easy quick question

    Ive heard that cars over 100k miles should use 10w 50 oil? I also live in AZ where its very very hot. Ive got an oil change comin up ina week so figured ide ask.
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    Is my p5 totally screwed?

    So...im at work right now so cant check anything for awhile. Im a little bit worried. My p5 has had a CEL for awhile now..its just due to a dirty MAF sensor so im not worried about it. Ive also got a squeeky Alternator belt which has been causing a number of problems but will be replaced...
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    Something i must say

    Just a kinda pointless thread, but a bit of like.. a pat on the back to the P5.. with all its crazy random issues, and utterly annoying things it does sometimes...i must say one thing about these cars.. THey..are...absolute...TANKS... What the heck is with p5's getting into accidents and...
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    super fast tire question

    (rofl)Quick and easy, http://www.priceritetires.com/SummarySearch.php?Action=Detail&ItemNo=JA083 would those fit the stockers? THANK YOU THANK YOU
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    Strange Idle problem

    Firstly, I did search, i found a few answers that pointed me in the right direction and answered most questions, just wanna double check I have a problem recently when my p5 is idling..it like, sits at about 400 rpm regularly (ever since i installed SRI and Exhaust). But it randomly drops to...
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    Basic question about purchase

    http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/ctd/1044532999.html hello there, sorry for the bluntness of this post, but just need a fairly basic answer, I dont know all that much about miatas, driven a few..etc. But basicall, would you buy this car as a partial daily driver / project car? Not sure what...
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    Fast read, PLEASE!!!

    Hey, very quick easy question. How do the regular protege sedans compare to the p5 in the handling department, basically im lookin at an 02 protege dx 5 spd. I love the p5 handling and wanna know if they share the same suspension setup (minus the stock strut on the p5). I also am pretty...
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    is 39k too many?

    Finally gettin around to buying the 8 ive wanted FOREVER Found one for 13.9k with 39k miles on it. It was an older guy (40's) that owned it and the dealer states he was quite the gear head (he traded the car in for a z06, so i believe them). It comes with a serius radio, aftermarket rims...
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    it was fun but...

    i just cant take it anymore... P5 is gettin traded in a few weeks. Prolly pickin up an RX-8 so ill def be around (love mazda). But...this car is just....dying....epically weak motor and tranny epic handling...but stuff breaks wayyyy too easily. and overall...Im at 95k miles...car is...
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    Quick Photoshop Request

    http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/pts/911817223.html Can someone gimme a quick crappy photochop with these on a laser blue P5, im at work so cant get pics up or do it myself. TY!!
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    Would these fit (quick thread)

    http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/pts/909937444.html Just curious, not too many specs listed but in general should a 17x5 fit ok?
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    Rx8 Seats!

    Willl THEY FIT!? Found a wrecked RX-8 with red and black leathers, i could prolly get em for like $100. How easily can they be put into a p5? I know the MS3 seats have been done with some work. Anyone heard of this?
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    bought some mods

    Found a mazdasport exhaust for $60 bucks on craigslist along with a new SRI. Anything I should know about the install of the sport exhaust? looks like it bolts right on. CANT WAIT!!!
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    Engine question

    http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/pts/884348306.html Would this bolt up? and would it be worth it
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    mod or not to mod

    So im at one of those points...seems to be a thing everyone goes through with cars. Basically..I just want a second opinion. Plain and simple.....Should I mod the P5, or buy something else for a project and just make that my "toy"..Or buy a better car (rx-8. ms3..etc).. I want a dependable...
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    Whats this thingy

    http://siteground207.com/~protegeg/product_info.php?cPath=21_31_60&products_id=389 What is this. Should i buy one?
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    lol...Will it fit?

    Millenia S engine -Discuss.
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