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Old 06-09-2014, 09:23 PM
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Old 06-09-2014, 09:33 PM
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I like P5's but I don't understand spending that much to make a slow car marginally less slow.
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That's actually a damned good price assuming it has no rust, but I have to agree with the above. As much as I love the p5, (sig) even built and boosted it's a pretty slow car.
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That's what I was thinking, I always liked the protege wagon but all that work and $ for what, 25 HP?

Do those rear tires look like different sizes from the fronts?
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Yeah, it's not worth it at all in the engine department, but they really do handle quite well for a wagon. Suspension mods do a number on them and they're a blast to drive. Also, dat utility. They have almost the same cargo space as the new Mazda5.

It might be the picture, but the tires do look different.
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