mindsquirt

I bought a new car, which I very much like. The entire day, and some of the days afterward, when I would think about the new car, or talk to someone else about it, I would hear the voice of Rod Roddy saying " A NEW CAR!".

This really added to the excitement!!





As you might remember, I was thinking something more sporty, but I had a moment of clarity and decided to get a cheaper "s" model of the Mazda3, which is slightly sportier then the base model, but less than the Mazdaspeed3. This saves me significant money on the initial cost, fuel (both economy and not buying premium), and insurance. I also realized one day, that if I bought a sports car, I would not drive it fast very long, especially with my daughter in the car.

So, I did the right thing and got something more practical. It is roomy-enough (due to being able to haul both babies and pooches), relatively cheap, good-looking, pretty good on fuel economy (29 hwy), and fun to drive, despite not having a turbo. Believe it or not, I like small cars like this, due to snugness of the cockpit, the inherent handling, and ease of parking. And, like I said, this is the sportier version of this car, so the steering is extra tight and responsive, handling is excellent, and the engine/acceleration is decent.


In general, I am opposed to putting alot of cheap add-ons to a car in an attempt to make them look cool, so I don't think I will do that. Besides, I like the way it looks, and I really cannot afford to spend money on spoilers, trim, rims, tassles, etc.

It was a long and difficult road. For months, I watched the market and considered the gas milage and prices of many cars, including Subaru WRX, Nissan Sentra R, Honda Civic Si, Mazda Speed3s, Toyota Corrola, Mini Coopers, Mazda3, and Mazda6s. Then I looked over Memorial day weekend, I seriously considered many other cars, including: Mazda6, Mazda6 wagon, Saab 9-2, Saab 9-3, VW Passat wagon, VW Jetta, and even a Mini Cooper. I finally decided on the Mazda3, due to it nailing everything I deemed important. Please do take the time to inform me of the inferior/superiority of any of the above models, in order to highlight your automotive knowledge, and/or drive me into a unrecoverable buyer's remorse stupor.

I'd really like that.


Anyway, please congratulate me on this purchase, which I have been looking forward to for years.


While you are at it, also congratulate me for my 1 year anniversary at my new job coming up this week. They still haven't wised up and fired me.


You know what? You might as well also congratulate me on my 4 year Wedding anniversary coming up in July. She still hasn't wised up and fired me (out of a cannon and through a giant paper hoop with a divorce lawsuit written on it ).