Advice buying a 2001-2003 Protege
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Advice buying a 2001-2003 Protege
Looking at buying a used 2001 to 2003 with 80k to 100k miles. Here where I live (Central NJ) there seems to be plenty Protege's around? Looking for advice on any issues with the 3rg generation version of this car? Searching around I haven't found anything major -- some mention of a bad EGR valve and maybe an issue with the intake manifold gasket.
Seems to be pretty minor things to repair. Anything else of note to watch out for -- issues with the engine, transmission, etc? Any advice or comments would be appreciated.
I know to check for the usual things with any used car - good mtce record history, unusual tire wear, smoking exhaust, etc...
Thx...
Seems to be pretty minor things to repair. Anything else of note to watch out for -- issues with the engine, transmission, etc? Any advice or comments would be appreciated.
I know to check for the usual things with any used car - good mtce record history, unusual tire wear, smoking exhaust, etc...
Thx...
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there's not a whole lot to worry about really. you might as well buy stock in sylvania, though. the third gens, particularly the protege5's, have a tendency to go through a set of headlamps in no time flat.
other than that, welcome to the boards.
other than that, welcome to the boards.
#3
ive had my protege for 2 and a half years i love it never gave me one problem its a really great car if your looking for speed i would go with a 03 mazda protege speed it is a beautiful looking car and i wouldnt change anything on the car because it already looks sick
#4
Just posted reason why my 2000 Protege wouldn't start (see thread '2000 Protege won't start'). Timing belt had slipped and damaged due to a broken tensioner spring - they say). cost me $750 to repair and the car had 53K kilometers on it. May want to change belt if the car already has close to 100K miles, might save you a tow. Otherwise, it's a pretty good car.
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