mazda protege 5 opinions?

[JohnnyChuttz 10+ year member]

thanks for the help big bang, but i have to be at 7 g or less. My jeep grand cherokee has been nothing but a money pit and i've had it for only a month and a half. And i know 100,000 is alot of miles but it is a one owner and the owner was this guy's wife . It is completely bone dry stock (aka: blank canvas)

If you are not looking for a money pit do not buy a car with anywhere near 100k on them. I used to sell used cars at the Ford stealership here. Most cars begin to have problems shortly after 100k.

If you are set on buying this car, ask the sales guy about an aftermarket warranty. Usually only adds ~$10 to your monthly payment. You will be extremely glad when you are only paying $100 for a brand new transmission vs. $1500

 

[wcarson8911 10+ year member]

If you are not looking for a money pit do not buy a car with anywhere near 100k on them. I used to sell used cars at the Ford stealership here. Most cars begin to have problems shortly after 100k.
If you are set on buying this car, ask the sales guy about an aftermarket warranty. Usually only adds ~$10 to your monthly payment. You will be extremely glad when you are only paying $100 for a brand new transmission vs. $1500

i have to buy used. and if you can find me a good used car for under 7000 with less than 100K then show me because i've looked