- Oct 24, 2000
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No, it's nothing too special. Not a Subaru Legacy GT nor Acura TSX, which were the two other cars I was considering.
I bought a 2005 Mazda 3S 4-door (5MT), Velocity Red with red/black cloth interior. I got the following options: Moonroof & 6CD package, Sport package, ABS/SAC/SAB package, Xenon & TPMS package, rear-lip spoiler, wheel locks, and a bra. I wrote a check for about $20K OTD.
While I came very close to buying the Subaru, I began to question the longevity of the turbo, and more importantly, my gas, insurance, and (most likely) speeding ticket costs. I decided the Mazda would be fun enough and still allow me to have enough money in the bank for at least one-year's tuition at USC-Columbia. I just didn't feel right spending much more with grad school looming in the next year or so.
So, this purchase is behind me. Best of all, it's paid for and insured ($667 every 6 months through USAA). It felt like buying anything else, like a digital camera or computer. Just wrote a check.
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Edit: Bought from Hennessy Mazda in Morrow, GA.
I bought a 2005 Mazda 3S 4-door (5MT), Velocity Red with red/black cloth interior. I got the following options: Moonroof & 6CD package, Sport package, ABS/SAC/SAB package, Xenon & TPMS package, rear-lip spoiler, wheel locks, and a bra. I wrote a check for about $20K OTD.
While I came very close to buying the Subaru, I began to question the longevity of the turbo, and more importantly, my gas, insurance, and (most likely) speeding ticket costs. I decided the Mazda would be fun enough and still allow me to have enough money in the bank for at least one-year's tuition at USC-Columbia. I just didn't feel right spending much more with grad school looming in the next year or so.
So, this purchase is behind me. Best of all, it's paid for and insured ($667 every 6 months through USAA). It felt like buying anything else, like a digital camera or computer. Just wrote a check.
PICS
Edit: Bought from Hennessy Mazda in Morrow, GA.
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