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LoganSnake · 07-30-2005, 07:07 PM

We went out shopping today and came back with a 2002 Mazda Protege ES.

The car's got 26,005(!) miles on it, 16" alloys, rear spoiler, power windows/brakes/steering/mirrors, keyless entry, fog lights, sunroof.

The engine is a 2.0L DOHC 16-Valve I-4, it's got a 4-speed automatic transmission.

Originally they wanted $12,000 for the car alone, before title and taxes. After a test drive and about 40 minutes of negotiating, we got the car for $11,000 including all fees. So the car basically cost me $10,289.

Very happy with the car. It handles and feels a lot better than a 2003 Civic and a 2001 Sentra that I drove. The only thing I'll be changing is the color of the car. Right now it's kinda beige/gold but I'll be repainting it to a shade of blue in the spring.

It's dark already, but I'll definately post the pictures tomorrow.

rhaevyn · 07-30-2005, 07:09 PM

I got my first car today, too. Mine's a '98 Prizm with 81,000 miles for $4,000 lol Yours sounds better.

DEI37 · 07-30-2005, 07:11 PM

I think you'll like that car. I like Mazda's really. Good cars. I had a 1987 626 with a 2.0 4 cylinder and a five speed. It went nicely, got good mileage, and didn't have a lick of trouble with it. Good luck with it.

LoganSnake · 07-30-2005, 08:16 PM

Well, I only drove it for like 5 minutes. Right now it's parked until mid next week until we get insurance on the car. Right now I can only look at it from my room window and come down to sit on it and enjoy the quite nice stock audio system.

Cynthetiq · 07-30-2005, 08:25 PM

congrats! this calls for some pictures... I wanna see your new ride!!

Scorps · 07-30-2005, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DEI37

I think you'll like that car. I like Mazda's really. Good cars. I had a 1987 626 with a 2.0 4 cylinder and a five speed. It went nicely, got good mileage, and didn't have a lick of trouble with it. Good luck with it.

Isn't that before Ford bought them??

because I heard after Ford bought them they kinda started to suck!

mazak · 07-30-2005, 08:58 PM

nice !!!

Scorps · 07-30-2005, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mazak

nice !!!

LMFAO...thx

DEI37 · 07-31-2005, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Pain Train

Isn't that before Ford bought them??

because I heard after Ford bought them they kinda started to suck!

Yeah, Ford didn't get their grubby mits on Mazda until the early-mid 90's. Mazda still makes a good car, though. Better than the Korean counterparts, I think, and in my opinion, better interiors, ergonomics, and styling than Honda or Toyota.

LoganSnake · 07-31-2005, 07:57 AM

Here are some pics.

DEI37 · 07-31-2005, 09:57 AM

That thing looks sharp. Really does. I like it...a lot.

LoganSnake · 07-31-2005, 10:00 AM

Thanks! So far everyone liked it. Next group of people to see it are my co-workers.

EDIT: Just a quick question. The odometer meter is always lit up, even when the car is turned off. Is that how it should be?

Scorps · 08-03-2005, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by DEI37

Yeah, Ford didn't get their grubby mits on Mazda until the early-mid 90's. Mazda still makes a good car, though. Better than the Korean counterparts, I think, and in my opinion, better interiors, ergonomics, and styling than Honda or Toyota.

Oh ok thats all I wanted to know

Enjoy Logan!

07-30-2005, 07:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
LoganSnake We work alone Location: Cake Town	My First Car! We went out shopping today and came back with a 2002 Mazda Protege ES. The car's got 26,005(!) miles on it, 16" alloys, rear spoiler, power windows/brakes/steering/mirrors, keyless entry, fog lights, sunroof. The engine is a 2.0L DOHC 16-Valve I-4, it's got a 4-speed automatic transmission. Originally they wanted $12,000 for the car alone, before title and taxes. After a test drive and about 40 minutes of negotiating, we got the car for $11,000 including all fees. So the car basically cost me $10,289. Very happy with the car. It handles and feels a lot better than a 2003 Civic and a 2001 Sentra that I drove. The only thing I'll be changing is the color of the car. Right now it's kinda beige/gold but I'll be repainting it to a shade of blue in the spring. It's dark already, but I'll definately post the pictures tomorrow. __________________ Maturity is knowing you were an idiot in the past. Wisdom is knowing that you'll be an idiot in the future. Common sense is knowing that you should try not to be an idiot now. - J. Jacques

07-30-2005, 07:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
rhaevyn Insane Location: Pittsburgh, PA	I got my first car today, too. Mine's a '98 Prizm with 81,000 miles for $4,000 lol Yours sounds better. __________________ ~Alex~ You've come far, and though you're far from the end, you don't mind where you are, 'cause you know where you've been.

07-30-2005, 07:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
DEI37 Go faster! Location: Wisconsin	I think you'll like that car. I like Mazda's really. Good cars. I had a 1987 626 with a 2.0 4 cylinder and a five speed. It went nicely, got good mileage, and didn't have a lick of trouble with it. Good luck with it. __________________ Generally speaking, if you were to get what you really deserve, you might be unpleasantly surprised.

07-30-2005, 08:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
LoganSnake We work alone Location: Cake Town	Well, I only drove it for like 5 minutes. Right now it's parked until mid next week until we get insurance on the car. Right now I can only look at it from my room window and come down to sit on it and enjoy the quite nice stock audio system. __________________ Maturity is knowing you were an idiot in the past. Wisdom is knowing that you'll be an idiot in the future. Common sense is knowing that you should try not to be an idiot now. - J. Jacques

07-30-2005, 08:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	congrats! this calls for some pictures... I wanna see your new ride!! __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!

07-30-2005, 08:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
mazak Crazy Location: louisianna	nice !!!

07-31-2005, 07:57 AM	#10 (permalink)
LoganSnake We work alone Location: Cake Town	Here are some pics. __________________ Maturity is knowing you were an idiot in the past. Wisdom is knowing that you'll be an idiot in the future. Common sense is knowing that you should try not to be an idiot now. - J. Jacques Last edited by LoganSnake; 07-31-2005 at 08:01 AM..

07-31-2005, 09:57 AM	#11 (permalink)
DEI37 Go faster! Location: Wisconsin	That thing looks sharp. Really does. I like it...a lot. __________________ Generally speaking, if you were to get what you really deserve, you might be unpleasantly surprised.

07-31-2005, 10:00 AM	#12 (permalink)
LoganSnake We work alone Location: Cake Town	Thanks! So far everyone liked it. Next group of people to see it are my co-workers. EDIT: Just a quick question. The odometer meter is always lit up, even when the car is turned off. Is that how it should be? __________________ Maturity is knowing you were an idiot in the past. Wisdom is knowing that you'll be an idiot in the future. Common sense is knowing that you should try not to be an idiot now. - J. Jacques Last edited by LoganSnake; 07-31-2005 at 11:56 AM..