However, I did notice what I believe to be more significant rust behind the rear bumper cover. I crawled under the car and observed some surface rust - nothing too troubling. The car lived in the Northeast so I'm cautiously concerned. I understand Proteges have a history of rusting. Exterior is a 8.5/10 and interior is a 9/10.
Manual trans 61K miles no sunroof (ugh!) everything works. I plan to keep the SUV (too much $ dumped into it to keep in proper running order) as well as an NC and NA that I am also blessed to own.both modded to my liking.Īnyway, I have my eye on a one-owner 2002 Protege 5 (the wagon). I've concluded that I want a 'beater' to DD. The gas needle goes flat damn-near every time I start it or change the radio station! I recently made the fatal mistake of calculating how much I spend on gas annually and am now clinically depressed. I'm currently DD-ing an SUV but it is a thirsty pig. I'm in the market for a cheap but fun and reliable DD. I have an admittedly first-world problem that I'd like you to help me solve.
