Miata Wagon

"Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur" (velocity860) 10/15/2013 at 11:52 • Filed to: None

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You know it is, on the inside.

Jagvar > Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur 10/15/2013 at 11:55

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Son, is that you?

Godspeed11- I own a SAAB > Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur 10/15/2013 at 11:59

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THATS NOT A MIATA BRO, AHDNSBWJWNWMSISBENDOSOSNAMAPANSBEBEBAKSNFFBFHRGEHRHWIRHRBENSK

Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur > Jagvar 10/15/2013 at 11:59

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I can't... What in the world is this beauty

ddavidn > Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur 10/15/2013 at 12:01

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I actually really like this car, even though it needs moar power. Used to drive one that was a company car, in that color.

H4N5 GRU83R > Jagvar 10/15/2013 at 12:03

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boner boner boner boner boner boner boner boner boner

Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur > ddavidn 10/15/2013 at 12:03

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So like I said, Miata Wagon. Underpowered but stupid fun

Kugelblitz > Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur 10/15/2013 at 12:05

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Hmmm, that looks very local.

Takuro Spirit > Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur 10/15/2013 at 12:08

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Rust goes here.

Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur > Takuro Spirit 10/15/2013 at 12:10

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Not much of a problem here

anonsagainstanonymous > Takuro Spirit 10/15/2013 at 12:39

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I kinda really want one of these now. Are they as bad on rust as the first generation 6? Those were horrible.

EL_ULY > Jagvar 10/15/2013 at 12:45

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is it diesel?

anonsagainstanonymous > Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur 10/15/2013 at 12:55

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*runs to autotrader*

Never imported to Britain. :,(

NaturallyAspirated > Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur 10/15/2013 at 13:03

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I feel dumb for having to ask, but is that a Protege wagon?

MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig > Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur 10/15/2013 at 13:29

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I once went to a Mazda meet with a friend of mine and we went on some fun twisty back roads in Lynchburg, VA. The guy leading was in a really nice RX8, and the automatic stock Protege5 behind him could hang with him in the corners. Brilliant, if underpowered, cars.

CobraJoe > NaturallyAspirated 10/15/2013 at 13:53

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Protege5. Some argue that it's a wagon (Like me), some argue that it's a 5 door hatch.

Either way, yes, it's a Protege.

CobraJoe > Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur 10/15/2013 at 13:54

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I don't really agree... It's missing one key thing: RWD.

I honestly think my P5 could be my ideal car if it was RWD with around 200hp.

NaturallyAspirated > CobraJoe 10/15/2013 at 14:10

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I really wanted to buy a Protege5 before I ended up buying my Subaru Legacy, but around here Protege5s have held their value really well. There weren't any stick-shift models that didn't have a salvage title in my price range.

CobraJoe > NaturallyAspirated 10/15/2013 at 15:03

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I completely understand. The one I have has some ricer modifications when I bought it (clear taillights, buzzing exhaust, lowering springs, 18in rims), and they only really made it worse. Plus I probably overpaid for it.

Oh well, it's a fun and economical vehicle, even if it is too bouncy and rough and looks like it's owned by a highschooler.

Takuro Spirit > anonsagainstanonymous 10/15/2013 at 15:09

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Oh yeah. Worse, on some.

Luken10 > Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur 10/15/2013 at 17:47

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I own a Protege5 with all of the Mazdaspeed Protege suspension goodies. They really are excellent cars to drive. I friend of mine has a NA miata, and I have driven them back to back. The Protege5 can keep up no problem, but the Miata still feels more connected to the road. Plus RWD is a huge bonus with the Miata.

Car and Driver gave the car high praise for it's handling capabilities. Here is a link to that.

And here is a picture of said cars during a road trip through the mountains.

Textured Soy Protein > Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur 10/15/2013 at 18:13

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They're kinda fun, but wwd and have rust problems.

Textured Soy Protein > anonsagainstanonymous 10/15/2013 at 18:15

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I know about the 1st gen 6 rust problems all too well. I got rid of my '06 MS6 because it had rust in both rear wheel wells, the passenger side back door, on the windshield frame, on the front strut towers, the front passenger wheel hub, and probably some other places. Fun car but just couldn't bring myself to spend the money to fix all that cancer.

anonsagainstanonymous > Textured Soy Protein 10/15/2013 at 18:58

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Yeah, I worked on them for a few months. The rocker panel would basically turn into rust. Not from chipped paint or accumulated moisture. The whole thing at once. on both sides. The paint just didn't do anything.

Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur > Textured Soy Protein 10/15/2013 at 19:53

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Not much rust to worry about here in TN

Textured Soy Protein > Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur 10/15/2013 at 20:03

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With how prematurely my MS6 developed rust problems (granted, I live in Wisconsin) I wouldn't be surprised at all if a P5 developed rust in places not generally known for rusty cars.

Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur > Textured Soy Protein 10/15/2013 at 20:07

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I just checked one out today with my friend, and it had literally no rust on the underside or anywhere. I was surprised