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Halfwit
07-15-2012, 04:35 PM
well, I purchased a home 6 months ago, sold all my cars,bikes, ect to fund it and a renovation. drove a POS 93 civic for that time.

saved a little bit of money to have a nice vehicle again.

Came across this, and was happy to research that its a pretty neat little car.

Great condition for age. All stock. 1500 made. 1200 blue, 300 yellow

Ive been getting 28 mpg mix driving

it funny, ive had bikes that cost 3x this car, and much nicer cars, but it was when i had alot of "cash on hand" now that i had to save real hard to buy this (and drive a "we buy junk cars" posterchild, it seems i appreciate it more.)

FACTORY UPGRADES/PARTS: all parts come on this car factory. pretty neat, sound system is stupid for factory.
racing beat exhaust
racing beat strut bar
racing beat front/rear sway bars
tokico shocks/springs
k&n filter
kenwood headunit
kenwood door speakers (front and back)
kenwood 10 inch speaker in trunk
nardi steering wheel
racing hart rims

car isnt fast, isnt a track monster, but all around its an amazing car for a daily driver.

since i aquired it, i changedfront pads, headlights, and added a mazdaspeed shift knob.
only plans id have for it would be mazdaspeed6 wheels to give it a newer look. (and they are 18s vs teh 17s on it)

Halfwit
07-15-2012, 04:36 PM
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SHHHH
07-15-2012, 04:42 PM
I like it. Clean and simple :goodjob:

justinxecushyn
07-15-2012, 06:26 PM
I remember when these first came available. I was in love with this car. Great vehicle for a DD.

Scotsman
07-15-2012, 06:28 PM
love the car Casey!

Catnip
07-15-2012, 07:31 PM
Nothing wrong at all with driving somethng cheap. Cool cars! Fun to drive?

MeFryRice
07-15-2012, 08:49 PM
You don't see the MP3 edition very much. I like it. :goodjob:

Kyle
07-15-2012, 09:23 PM
You've always had your priorities in line, sure you could get the z06 you wanted but you got a house and a pretty nice daily. Good stuff Casey.

CHADbee
07-15-2012, 10:50 PM
I also remember when these were released. They were like the little brother to the Mazdaspeed Protege. Nice cars for a daily.

C230K
07-15-2012, 11:08 PM
Years ago I almost bought one, I test drove it and it drove like a dream. Instead I bought a 00' civic:(

Franco Tirador
07-16-2012, 12:04 AM
looks good!! i like that blue

JITB
07-16-2012, 02:52 AM
its so much harder to find a MP3 over a MSP its crazy. Havent seen one in years I think most people sold theirs and bought Mazdaspeeds. Very nice driving car, enjoy it! LEt me know if you need some parts, I know a few folks!

2turbo4u
07-17-2012, 10:12 AM
welcome to the Mazda family

chaseamundo
07-17-2012, 10:22 AM
Nice looking little car! I like it.

Elbow
07-17-2012, 11:02 AM
Nice!