'03 P5 - advice for buying?

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jcbtv

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• Jul 18, 2009

• #1

Hi All -

New to the forums here. I've been looking for a P5 (or 3 wagon when I can afford it) for a long time. Recently found a 2003 Protege 5 113k 5sp for $5500. I'm checking it out next week, and was hoping to get some advice of what to look for in terms of problems with that model/year..

Timing belt is done. Brakes are new. Some rust in the wheelwells.

Are there any specific things I should look for?

Many thanks in advance!

( i did search the forums, but couldn't find other posts like this - if you know of others, could you send the link?)

 

bazooka joe

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92 & 16 Meyatas

• Jul 18, 2009

• #2

looks like the big expense (belt) is done, yup some rust...bout it...i have an 02 with 137k no issues to speak of....price seems a tad hig for that mileage...not bad though

 

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ToNeZ90

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2010 Mazda 3 Base Sedan

• Jul 19, 2009

• #3

idk about the price. mine i paid 7600 out the door with tag, title, and plates. only with 81k

It has some rust (probably not much but RUST IS RUST), belt is shot so thats a hit to ur pocket aswell, and its over 110k so i would look that up aswell, try kellybluebook.com kbb.com for short. just put in market value in fair condition, and trade in value in fair. go from that.

 

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SocialStealth

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2002 Mazda Protege ES, 120k miles

• Jul 19, 2009

• #4

check the motor mounts, as these tend to go bad and rot out around 100k miles.

And get that price down. are you buying from a dealer?

what to look for in terms of problems with that model/year..

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Problems? With a mazda? GTFO (doughpoke

btw I paid 4700 for mine, timing belt etc. done. 91k miles, no rust

Where are you from?

 

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jcbtv

Member

• Jul 27, 2009

• #5

Thanks everyone. That P5 was junk - all rusted and tuned out. Looking at another P5 tonight with 43K $7000....will check for engine mounts, recalls, rust, but I'm guessing not much else will be wrong with this low mileage car. We'll see....

 

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nypro5

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03 P5

• Jul 28, 2009

• #6

i think you'd better search for something with low mileage.. i just got a p5 stick with 66000 miles for only $6000, perfect condition and nice shape.. so i suggest you keep looking, good luck!!