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02-17-2013, 06:14 PM
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#26 | | RS Lurker, I don't post!
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I got a pro5 dropped on coils, air intake, exhaust and a new set of rims. its great love it
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02-25-2013, 12:09 AM
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#27 | | NOOB, Not Quite a Regular!
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I helped my friend Brian a couple times build a seriously sick Protege 5. The MP5T | Some things you need to learn by doing them…
It's a very nice car and the very reason I bought a turbo Mazda.
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02-25-2013, 03:33 PM
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#28 | | RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001
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I got one a few months ago. Fully stock, it's a fun car; reminds me vaguely of my Miata.
Want to get rear sway bar and aftermarket shifter bushings. Other than that and tint, no other mods planned.
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02-25-2013, 03:45 PM
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#29 | | Head of HR....have a seat on that couch
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Drop it + 1st Gen MS3 wheels 
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03-09-2013, 01:22 PM
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#30 | | Even when im right, revscene.net is still right!
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Originally Posted by Hondasport19 just picked up the new whip yesterday!  | Nice score seeing as you got the Mazdaspeed Protege front bumper as well!
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06-02-2013, 12:32 PM
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#31 | | My dinner reheated before my turbo spooled
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thanks, i'm glad it had that bumper too!
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07-08-2014, 07:55 AM
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#32 | | Need to Seek Professional Help
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I've had an 03 model since 2007, now has 163k on it. When do you guys change the timing belt?
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07-08-2014, 11:27 AM
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#33 | | I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
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Originally Posted by RS_Pat I've had an 03 model since 2007, now has 163k on it. When do you guys change the timing belt? | You should do it now unless you did it at 100K. It's every 100K or 5 years although my dealer said just wait till you hit the mileage - mine was only at 68K when I sold it but was past the 5 year mark.
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07-08-2014, 11:28 AM
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#34 | | RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001
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Isn't recommended 100k miles and not kms?
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07-08-2014, 11:31 AM
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#35 | | I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
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Originally Posted by sonick Isn't recommended 100k miles and not kms? | Sorry, yes you are correct. It's 100K miles, not 100K km.
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08-31-2014, 09:36 PM
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#36 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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the gf traded her ek hatch for one of these a few months ago. i gotta say, these are pretty great cars. much more rigid suspension than the ek, much nicer interior. 4 door hatch makes for tons of room/storage space. pw, pl, sunroof, ac. found in the color we were looking for too. that ligher blue. like a sky blue. very nice color. only paid 1000$ on top of the ek. found a nice mint leather interior on cl too. pretty rare. came with all the door panels as well. looks great now.
only issues i see with these cars is:
-oe wheels paint peels commonly
-vehicle metal is very thin. more susceptible to dents and door dings. quarter panel rust is very commom. but, this is a compromise for fuel efficiency
-head gasket is apparently fairly common. but almost certainly avoidable with proper maintanance.
all in all though, extremely pleased with this car. a tremendous upgrade from the ek
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11-26-2014, 12:46 AM
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#37 | | Need to Seek Professional Help
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Thought I'd post this here...
Thinking of grabbing one in the next 4-5 months, reason being I need a cheap wagon that seats 5 and can haul a bunch of car parts, while also being good on gas and fun to drive. I currently have an EK Civic, would like a Honda Fit but can't afford one atm, a decent-shape used one is around $8000 and my budget is around $4000. I love the driving feel of the EK, but is is a bit slow and I do need something with 4 doors that can carry a little more.
Looking at one of the later models, 2002-2003, any issues to look out for? Besides the obvious which is high km/burning oil, rust, leaks etc. Will probably get it dealer inspected but it would be good to know what I should be looking for. Only interested in the 5-spd btw.
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11-26-2014, 12:38 PM
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#38 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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Originally Posted by PARANOiA-R34 Thought I'd post this here...
Thinking of grabbing one in the next 4-5 months, reason being I need a cheap wagon that seats 5 and can haul a bunch of car parts, while also being good on gas and fun to drive. I currently have an EK Civic, would like a Honda Fit but can't afford one atm, a decent-shape used one is around $8000 and my budget is around $4000. I love the driving feel of the EK, but is is a bit slow and I do need something with 4 doors that can carry a little more.
Looking at one of the later models, 2002-2003, any issues to look out for? Besides the obvious which is high km/burning oil, rust, leaks etc. Will probably get it dealer inspected but it would be good to know what I should be looking for. Only interested in the 5-spd btw. | A very solid car with no really issues. I have one for my winter DD and it has served me good. Just check for oil burning on the ones that are 200,000kms + and check to quarter panel rust.
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11-26-2014, 12:51 PM
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#39 | | RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001
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Ya there aren't really any common serious issues with the P5, most are minor including:
Fast wear on endlinks (causes knocking noise over bumps in suspension), wheel bearings also wear relatively fast (wheel vibration), engine mounts.
Also, I don't know how much faster it would be compared to an EK.
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11-26-2014, 09:48 PM
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#40 | | Media Officer / MOD
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it isn't any faster then a ek, i would suggest to get the 03 as it comes with some stuff personally i like, for example tiptronic, blacked out headlights
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11-27-2014, 11:37 AM
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#41 | | Need to Seek Professional Help
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Originally Posted by !Aznboi128 it isn't any faster then a ek, i would suggest to get the 03 as it comes with some stuff personally i like, for example tiptronic, blacked out headlights | Looking for the manual version... I am not good at driving auto lol
If it's not much faster than the EK I imagine it'd be super slow carrying a full load of passengers. Maybe I'll test drive one first before committing, thanks for the help!
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07-08-2015, 09:59 AM
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#42 | | NEWBIE ACCOUNT!
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Just got an '02 MP5 after having a couple of Civics. I love it! It's needed a new engine mount and I've got some intermittent clunking in the suspension (stabilizer bushings and/or endlinks are probably on their way out, I'm guessing). AC compressor is pooched, too, but oh well, it's Vancouver...
Aside from those niggles, the car is great. It's a hell of a lot of fun to toss around and that's the biggest reason for getting it.
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