Bad news bears.

[kat]

Ok well the bad news is I got in a car wreck a few months ago. I will post pictures of what was left of my 4runner a little later. (pictures aren't on this computer)

Anyway, due to funds, gas prices and all the commuting I am doing right now it just wasn't feasible to get another one. In the future I still plan on getting another 4runner, especially if I ever have a family.

Here are pictures of my new car:
2008 Mazda 3 GT 5-speed. I've only gotten the windows tinted and taken off the moldings. A few other items are in the works but I'm taking my sweet time. Really fun to drive and no regrets on the purchase.

Right after I bought her:

At a Mazda meet a few weeks ago:


After an afternoon back road drive: (only downside was the dust!)

Cheers!
Katie

 

[RonMAIDEN]

Nice car;my stepmom just bought an '06 w/18k on it for $14k just last week and this car is qucker than I thought it would be with the 5 speed. This is her DD to since her '99 Runner eats gas and will be used just for inclement weather now.

My mom who lives in Florida also drives a Mazda;this one replaced her RX-8.

 

[kat]

The 2.3's actually have quite a bit of torque. I'm impressed with the response in 3rd gear.

On a side note, I'm moving this weekend and really missing my 4runner. I could fit all of my belongings in it except my bed and a few other things. Granted, I don't have much stuff, but it was still really handy and got me through lots of moves.

 

[techno]

You'll have to change your sig line now

 

[kat]

You'll have to change your sig line now

I know. But then I just get more and more sad that I don't have my baby anymore.

 

[swimminggerman]

Bet you would'nt be saying "Only down side is it was a bit dusty" if you were in the runner on those back roads. I was surprised too with the mazda 3, the speed 3 was really fun. Ended up purchasing a 07 Z though. Gas economy is great in the Mazdas nice job, now you need to join a mazda forum too.

 

[kat]

Bet you would'nt be saying "Only down side is it was a bit dusty" if you were in the runner on those back roads. I was surprised too with the mazda 3, the speed 3 was really fun. Ended up purchasing a 07 Z though. Gas economy is great in the Mazdas nice job, now you need to join a mazda forum too.

Haha yah... I already am. I signed up before I bought the car so that I could see what prices people were getting, any problems, etc. etc. The 4-runner was AWESOME for offroading but taking the 3 around some corners on a nice open road doesn't quite compare. Just a different experience!

And the Speeds are AWESOME. Just wasn't economical for me to buy one. Maybe eventually.