New Car: 2008 Mazda3i Touring

[camera_man]

So last Friday I finally picked up my brand new car, a 2008 Mazda3i Touring Value Edition in Copper Red Mica. Let's just say, after coming from a 1997 Honda Civic, I absolutely LOVE this car! It drives very nice, has plenty of room for me as the driver, and has all the bells and whistles that I wanted (which was really just the 5 speed, keyless entry - which after not having on my other car decided I cannot live without again, and an AUX input for my iPod). I was glad that they came out with the Touring Value Edition because it had all of the things that I wanted as standard features (mentioned above), plus some other things like fog lights and 17 inch alloys as well. It's really a great deal for how much car you get.

I was really surprised at how responsive the engine is despite the fact that it's only a 2.0 liter making 148 hp. BIG improvement over my old Civic which I doubt was even making 90 hp after 13 years. I thought that the clutch in my Civic was light, but the clutch in the Mazda3 is even lighter. The combination of the lighter clutch and the drive-by-wire throttle (my Honda had a cable) took some getting used to, but after driving it for almost a week, I've gotten used to it. Still can't DCHT like I could in my Civic, but I'm working on it. Oh, and it's fun to fling around corners.

All-in-all, it'll be a great car to bring up to school with me, which is what I was planning for it all along. I got a great deal on it, and am very happy. Plus, I just filled up and got 27 mpg, which should get better as the engine gets broken in and I stop enjoying the extra power all the time!

Time for pictures...

[RainyDayHero]

Wow dude that's sick! I really like the red accents in the dash

Grats on your new ride!

[Leedeth]

Oh damn, I can't say it's mint since it's new. Bummer.

I don't think you should drive it to school, someone might key your new car. I speak from experience.

[camera_man]

I really like the red accents in the dash

Thanks! It's also pretty sweet because the numbers on the gauges are red at night, but the background glows blue.

[camera_man]

I don't think you should drive it to school, someone might key your new car. I speak from experience.

Sorry to hear that you had to experience that. I go to school in a small town, and everyones is pretty nice, so I'm not too worried about it. Guess it's a risk I'm willing to take. Besides, it'll be covered in snow for 3/4 of the year anyways, so you wont even be able to see it.

[buster]

I love shiny new cars. Look great!

Congrats...

[AHTOXA]

Very nice car, Camera man. I approve!

Very, very nice.

[padauk_dust]

Congratulations, Cameraman!
The lack of Nikon in your avatar is tough to get used to!
That looks like a great car. I want one now.

[Paolo300zx]

wow, hitler shoulda used these to take over the world... THEY"RE EVERYWHERE!!!!!!!!1111one!!!!1

[camera_man]

Thanks everybody! I appreciate the nice comments!

wow, hitler shoulda used these to take over the world... THEY"RE EVERYWHERE!!!!!!!!1111one!!!!1

That's because they rock! For how many people on ss.com drive a Mazda3, I think I've only seen 2 or 3 around where I live.

The lack of Nikon in your avatar is tough to get used to!

Wow, I'm surprised you noticed that I changed it!

[wannabe]

i saved the M that you used for your sig, i hope you don't mind. its an AWESOME shot.

love the car. i like the red accents over the radio area and such.

aaron likes it too

[six]

Fantastic choice!

Welcome to the zoom zoom family.

[Werty]

Congrats on the new ride! Love the colour, I hope I can find a hatch in the Copper Red when I'm ready to buy.

[Nychold]

Enjoy your new Ford!

[comingbackdown]

Enjoy your new Ford!

Ouch...

Kickass car though. I really do LOVE the red like wannabe mentioned.