Buying an 02 or 03 Protege5...New member.
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Buying an 02 or 03 Protege5...New member.
I'm shopping for a new car (well used) and ever since the Protege5 wagons came out there is something about them I've liked. So I have about 4-5 to go look at ranging from 49k to 76k at around $7.9k to about $10k.
Other than the usual turning on the car and looking at the engine bay for blown motor mounts, sounds, etc. What else should I look at?
Also, hows the timing chain(or belt?) on these cars? When do they need to be changed?
Thanks in advance.
Other than the usual turning on the car and looking at the engine bay for blown motor mounts, sounds, etc. What else should I look at?
Also, hows the timing chain(or belt?) on these cars? When do they need to be changed?
Thanks in advance.
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RE: Buying an 02 or 03 Protege5...New member.
i have a little experience here. the factory specs i think say inspect the timing belt at 60k and change at 105k (someone will correct me if i am wrong). if you get a manual, make sure that the car goes into all of the gears smoothly at operating temperature. these trannys are a little tempermental if they have been driven hard. if they have been driven right, they are fine. one thing to remember here is that a bad tranny will only get exponentially worse over time until you are stranded and the car taps you out of cash. buy one with a good tranny. other than that, just do the usual checks.
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