mydogthecow
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- Mazda Protege5
That's right, a dark blue 2003 mazda protege5, 115k miles, manual transmission, no ABS, no sun/moon roof(if that was offered), but has a roof rack. Non leather seats(Thank god, it's Florida) It has a mango sized dent in the trunk(PICTURES COMING SOON, ITS DARK OUTSIDE CURRENTLY) and about 3 minor door dings on the door panels.
It's a hand me down daily from my mom who had gotten it new in 03. She now has a new car and I get her old MP5 for commuting to college/work(I'm 19). I plan to keep it for 2-4 years so I just want reliability and a $1,000 budget so I can get my money back.
The engine coolant reservoir has a hole on the side. It had occurred like 4 months or so-to prevent any more from leaking I had used duct tape to patch it up, which lasted up until now so I had ordered a new one https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned)
The valve cover seal appears to be leaking(Oil is coming down on a few areas) so I had ordered a new valve cover set.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned)
I hate driving it at the moment because I could feel a dime or better yet a sheet of paper if I drive over one. It's definitely in need of new tires(Front&rear) possibly brake pads too. Struts/shocks have NEVER been replaced and so I think that or the tires(or combination of both) are the culprit for bumpy ride. Are these good shocks?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned)
To end on a high note I intend to put in a sound system. I already have the door speakers(BOSS 250watt(2) & 350watt(2) phantom series), I have a custom built box that houses two 10s. All the possible wires I would need, but one problem.
Mazda 24/7 society I'm in need of your assistance. I have an alpine double din head unit (Model No. IVE-W530, Serial No. 1101067) that I can't find a compatible dash kit for that also fits my MP5. I ordered Metra's "Installer Choice" that said it would fit but it doesn't- it's too big for my head unit (Part #99-7505)
It's a hand me down daily from my mom who had gotten it new in 03. She now has a new car and I get her old MP5 for commuting to college/work(I'm 19). I plan to keep it for 2-4 years so I just want reliability and a $1,000 budget so I can get my money back.
The engine coolant reservoir has a hole on the side. It had occurred like 4 months or so-to prevent any more from leaking I had used duct tape to patch it up, which lasted up until now so I had ordered a new one https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned)
The valve cover seal appears to be leaking(Oil is coming down on a few areas) so I had ordered a new valve cover set.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned)
I hate driving it at the moment because I could feel a dime or better yet a sheet of paper if I drive over one. It's definitely in need of new tires(Front&rear) possibly brake pads too. Struts/shocks have NEVER been replaced and so I think that or the tires(or combination of both) are the culprit for bumpy ride. Are these good shocks?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned)
To end on a high note I intend to put in a sound system. I already have the door speakers(BOSS 250watt(2) & 350watt(2) phantom series), I have a custom built box that houses two 10s. All the possible wires I would need, but one problem.
Mazda 24/7 society I'm in need of your assistance. I have an alpine double din head unit (Model No. IVE-W530, Serial No. 1101067) that I can't find a compatible dash kit for that also fits my MP5. I ordered Metra's "Installer Choice" that said it would fit but it doesn't- it's too big for my head unit (Part #99-7505)
