3rd Gen Protege/MazdaSpeed/P5/MP3 General/Maintenance Discussion for 1999-2003.5 Models Only (BJ Chassis)

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Old March-3rd-2003 | 03:44 PM
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Looking for purchasing advice

Anybody know of any good deals on 2001+ Proteges?

This car is for my girl, I drive a 1.8T GTI personally. I've done a bit of research on the protege. She and I are both sold and think it's great! Decent power, great feel and handling and great sporty looks.

But where are good places to go buy a used one? Our local dealers only have 2000 and older. We're looking for a 2.0 ES with a 5 speed and since they didn't have those till 2001, that's the first year that we're looking at. We're hoping to find for around 10-11, think it's possible? Or are we better just looking at a different car since the price range is rather fixed?

Thanks for the help!
Old March-3rd-2003 | 03:57 PM
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www.autotrader.com

I've found several in my area in that price range. Generally private party sellers will be cheaper. Good choice, and good luck!
Old March-3rd-2003 | 04:45 PM
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Have you tried www.carsoup.com
it might help you situation
Old March-3rd-2003 | 10:33 PM
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Carmax is also another great place to buy a Protege at. They offer no haggle prices which is always nice.
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Old March-4th-2003 | 08:11 PM
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i've got my 2001 es with an auto for 10.5k at a dealer. With 20k miles on it, we got him to drop 2.5k on the car .
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