Should I get the P5 or ES Sedan?
#16
A stick is definitely more fun, but if you're stuck in stop-and-go traffic a lot, I'd get an automatic. I know people will disagree, but the reality is while it's not difficult to handle stop-and-go with a stick if you're experienced, it's still annoying as hell. If you can wait, get the autostick--if that had been available when I got my P5 last summer, I'd have gotten that.
I have both a P5 and sedan, though the sedan is a 99 LX, I really prefer the P5. The extra utility from the hatch is well worth the added expense, and the P5 styling is outstanding.
I have both a P5 and sedan, though the sedan is a 99 LX, I really prefer the P5. The extra utility from the hatch is well worth the added expense, and the P5 styling is outstanding.
#17
I believe that everyone that replied to this post that said "i have both the P5 and the sedan" none of them have the ES sedan. IMO i like the sedan better. i test drove both and though it would be cool to pimp out a hatchback protege, the P5 still says "Staitonwagon" to me. It's bigger and it weighs more. It looks good on the inside with the leather option but anyway. I have the 99 ES and i really like it. Good handling, it has had only transmittion problems (which is covered under warranty) , other than that the car has had NO problems. You said that you wouldn't want to pay for the extra opitions on the Sedan but if you like the sedan you would only be spending what you would spend on the P5 right?
#20
Originally posted by Eric F
I'm partial to the ES sedan myself. However, I like some things better about the '99-'00 models. If I had to buy a new one, It would be pretty close.
I'm partial to the ES sedan myself. However, I like some things better about the '99-'00 models. If I had to buy a new one, It would be pretty close.
#23
Originally posted by 99proES
I believe that everyone that replied to this post that said "i have both the P5 and the sedan" none of them have the ES sedan. IMO i like the sedan better. i test drove both and though it would be cool to pimp out a hatchback protege, the P5 still says "Staitonwagon" to me. It's bigger and it weighs more. It looks good on the inside with the leather option but anyway. I have the 99 ES and i really like it. Good handling, it has had only transmittion problems (which is covered under warranty) , other than that the car has had NO problems. You said that you wouldn't want to pay for the extra opitions on the Sedan but if you like the sedan you would only be spending what you would spend on the P5 right?
I believe that everyone that replied to this post that said "i have both the P5 and the sedan" none of them have the ES sedan. IMO i like the sedan better. i test drove both and though it would be cool to pimp out a hatchback protege, the P5 still says "Staitonwagon" to me. It's bigger and it weighs more. It looks good on the inside with the leather option but anyway. I have the 99 ES and i really like it. Good handling, it has had only transmittion problems (which is covered under warranty) , other than that the car has had NO problems. You said that you wouldn't want to pay for the extra opitions on the Sedan but if you like the sedan you would only be spending what you would spend on the P5 right?
#24
Originally posted by sunbyrne
A stick is definitely more fun, but if you're stuck in stop-and-go traffic a lot, I'd get an automatic. I know people will disagree, but the reality is while it's not difficult to handle stop-and-go with a stick if you're experienced, it's still annoying as hell. If you can wait, get the autostick--if that had been available when I got my P5 last summer, I'd have gotten that.
I have both a P5 and sedan, though the sedan is a 99 LX, I really prefer the P5. The extra utility from the hatch is well worth the added expense, and the P5 styling is outstanding.
A stick is definitely more fun, but if you're stuck in stop-and-go traffic a lot, I'd get an automatic. I know people will disagree, but the reality is while it's not difficult to handle stop-and-go with a stick if you're experienced, it's still annoying as hell. If you can wait, get the autostick--if that had been available when I got my P5 last summer, I'd have gotten that.
I have both a P5 and sedan, though the sedan is a 99 LX, I really prefer the P5. The extra utility from the hatch is well worth the added expense, and the P5 styling is outstanding.
#25
99proES I do have a 2001 Protege ES with Auto Trans, ABS and moonroof and paid $15,969 and have a Blue P5 with ABS Moonroof, and polished alloys and paid $17,020 (This is me showing my childish side)
#26
Originally posted by jcilforever
99proES I do have a 2001 Protege ES with Auto Trans, ABS and moonroof and paid $15,969 and have a Blue P5 with ABS Moonroof, and polished alloys and paid $17,020 (This is me showing my childish side)
99proES I do have a 2001 Protege ES with Auto Trans, ABS and moonroof and paid $15,969 and have a Blue P5 with ABS Moonroof, and polished alloys and paid $17,020 (This is me showing my childish side)
IMO Im not to fond of the sedan without a spoiler either. But again thats my opinion.
#27
Originally posted by Eric F
The front bumper cover, some of the interior. However, I do like the Nardi knockoff steering wheel on the newer cars.
The front bumper cover, some of the interior. However, I do like the Nardi knockoff steering wheel on the newer cars.
#30
I think it has to do with the strut tower bar, I would think you could add it to an ES for $200 dollars. The P% is also a better value Ground effects, larger fog lights, roof rack, more room, cooler steering wheel, and strut bar. Just my 2 cents.