maybe not an ep3....
it's my D in a B
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From: Your Mom's House
I recently got a hankering for a pre-3 Mazda Protege... The mazdaspeed one is supposed to be a real hoot to drive (aside from a sissy transmission), and the stock 2.0 one and the MP5 both share the same motor aside from the turbo, which means easy upgrade to turbo.
The only problem I came up with was that you'd need a backup transmission if you drove it hard and the non-mazdaspeed ones don't have LSD.
The only problem I came up with was that you'd need a backup transmission if you drove it hard and the non-mazdaspeed ones don't have LSD.
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DAMIMRED
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From: Syracuse, NY
Originally Posted by MrFatbooty
I dunno what prices you're seeing on the 9-3, but here's one more idea to throw in the hat: Toyota Matrix XRS. Basically a 5-door hatch version of the Corolla XRS. Has the hatchback utility and the Celica GT-S motor and 6-speed. From what I recall when I was selling them they were pretty fun cars although the interior's a little chintzy for a Toyota.
the thought of a Matrix XRS has crossed my mind. I found a 9-3 ARC for 15900 with reasonable mileage. Its about an hour and a half away so i'm going to have to find some time to set aside and go look at it. right now, thats sitting at the top of my list.
Originally Posted by :exnbp:
Buy my EP 
I go duffy on dem bitches
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From: Gonzales, Louisiana
Originally Posted by ISP James
they are cool but im not sure its really what i need :hsdunno: not to mention, still probably gonna be a bit out of my range.
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DAMIMRED
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From: Syracuse, NY
Originally Posted by spankaveli
it's not going to be any more out of your range than a wrx and will probably be cheaper if you're considering buying used.
not considering buying used, im definitely buying used
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DAMIMRED
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From: Syracuse, NY
Originally Posted by IluvJae
Sentra with a CarPC :rick:
:chuckles: you know anybody with one for sale?
right now that 9-3 is well ahead of the rest of possibilities. i just hope its there long enough for me to go get it. :happysad: :noes: (we need a :happysadnoes: )