Don't know if this is the right place...

[classicfreedom]

Alright, so I don't know if this is the right place or not, but I have a question about a 2001 Mazda MP3. I don't actually own it, but I want to! Anyway, I'm looking for a new car, obviously a Mazda, however I know nothing about Mazdas. Heres whats goin on

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[jumperdiva]

I don't know about prices or the MP3 specifically, but...

I have a 2001 Mazda Protege and LOVE IT! It's got 84,000 miles now and I put on at least 300 a week. It has never had ANY problems except for the flat tires I like to get. The only things that have been replaced are timing belt, water pump, spark plugs, etc. And the rotors have been done a few times.

I'm a horse person too, and it does quite well through snowy/muddy barn roads. It's amazing how much stuff I can fit in that thing. :)

[classicfreedom]

haha i noticed the icon while looking through the posts.. yes for horsepeople.

and its great that they handle well in snowy/muddy roads-i live in Michigan, its winter 9 out or 12 months!

i guess a generalized question i have is do stick shifts handle worse in the winter/snowy roads than automatics? Cuz I drive an auto now but I have driven a stick in the summer only, and yeah! Since its all back country roads to the barn which are hilly, I don't want a car thats going to be sliding all over it (however, thats not entirely a auto/manual problem...)

[jumperdiva]

Not sure about manual vs. auto (mine's auto). But I know it went pretty crappily until I got some decent snow tires on it. That's probably the case for any car. But I do tend to shift into 1st and 2nd a lot when driving in the snow. I live in upstate NY so I know what nasty winters are all about, unfortunately.

[classicfreedom]

where in upstate new york? my family is from there (senica falls) and we have a lake house/cottage thing in Skaneateles. and I gaurentee anyone whos not from New York is going to try and pronounce that for an hour haha! btw i'm adding you since youralso in equestrian and ridercritque..

[jumperdiva]

Skinny-atlas haha. I'm east of Albany - basically where Ny/Vt/Ma come together. We have our own miniature snow belt. I have my bitty town's only Protege. :)

[classicfreedom]

haha stupid new yorker jokes.. but hey, at least everyone knows who you are when your driving! :0)