new p5 on Sat
October-1st-2002, 07:27 PM
#1
Protege Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 3
new '03 p5 on Sat
Hey all, P5 newbie here. Just wanted to say thanks for all the info you all are putting out here. It's already helped me alot. I just got the phone call and my silver p5 arrived today which is a relief because with the longshoremen striking on the west coast I was worried it might be delayed indefinately.
I originally had a red 02' picked out but refused to take delivery after it was rustproofed-paint shielded etc. It came back with a huge ding in the fender and several other chips in the paint. Looked like a dropped shop tool weighing over 10 lbs. or something.
Anyway, I'm glad to be getting an '03 as it is "one year" newer at time of resale. The wait seemed forever. Signed purchase agreement on 9/9. I have only seen one other in the area i live (So.Central WI) and am looking forward to the ride. My primary interests will be breaking her in, when to switch to Mobil 1 and soon-Winter Tires.
Thinking I'll keep my '92 corrolla as for nasty winter drives or super salt baths on sunny winter days. Unless someone wants to give me $2500 for it. Anyway thanks again all, I'll let you know how it goes.
I originally had a red 02' picked out but refused to take delivery after it was rustproofed-paint shielded etc. It came back with a huge ding in the fender and several other chips in the paint. Looked like a dropped shop tool weighing over 10 lbs. or something.
Anyway, I'm glad to be getting an '03 as it is "one year" newer at time of resale. The wait seemed forever. Signed purchase agreement on 9/9. I have only seen one other in the area i live (So.Central WI) and am looking forward to the ride. My primary interests will be breaking her in, when to switch to Mobil 1 and soon-Winter Tires.
Thinking I'll keep my '92 corrolla as for nasty winter drives or super salt baths on sunny winter days. Unless someone wants to give me $2500 for it. Anyway thanks again all, I'll let you know how it goes.
Last edited by P5-sleddogg; October-2nd-2002 at 04:32 PM.
Congrats on the purchase!
October-30th-2002, 06:46 AM
#4
Protege Enthusiast
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 68
Congrats! I just picked up my car lastnight... I was so excited. It's my first car - but doesn't feel like it's mine just yet... still sort of feels like a rental or something. I guess it will take a few days to kick in.. 