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01-02-2013, 10:45 AM | #1 |
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M3 Esqs New Daily Driver
Here it is - 2010 Mazda3 S Sport. Picked her up Monday 12/31 as a CPO with 25K miles. I drove it in to work this morning its going to take some getting used to. It's not a bad little car, it handles well, it's light, has some zip, has 4 doors, and gets 30 MPG on the highway. I am sure I will get the "why don't you daily drive your M3 in the winter, it's not meant to be a garage queen" comments and that's fine. I have daily driven each of my BMWs since 2002 and each of them has gotten chewed up by the salt, sand, potholes, etc. that are common here during the winters. I decided I had had enough of that and had some available cash so I am going this route at least for now. Anyway, here she is:
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01-02-2013, 10:48 AM | #2 |
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I don't blame you. I plan to do the same if/when I move back to the midwest.
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01-02-2013, 10:49 AM | #3 |
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nice little addition you got there! I definitely can understand not wanting to drive the M3 in winter. Plus whenever you get the chance to drive your M3 now you will enjoy it and appreciate it more!
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01-02-2013, 12:50 PM | #5 |
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Nice addition. My M3 is far from a garage queen (bought it with 57k miles). But it's just so nice to have a car that you can park somewhere without worrying.
Which is why I bought myself a 1997 4Runner SR5 with only 157k miles for $3000. I'm about $4k into it now with all the stuff I'm replacing. Now I can take my dogs anywhere without worrying about the leather, park anywhere, not having to swerve away from potholes ect... P.S. When I jump back in the M3, it's like falling in love all over again haha.
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01-02-2013, 01:00 PM | #6 | |
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And I agree about appreciating the M3 more - I took it out yesterday for the first time in about a week and it felt great! |
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01-02-2013, 01:18 PM | #7 | |
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01-02-2013, 02:37 PM | #9 | |
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Good thing about older car: paid cash for it so no extra monthly payments. And the right car with the right mileage has plenty of life left. Newer car: More technology, and if it's CPO like yours, you don't have to work on it like I am. Either way, it's a win-win for the M3. The biggest thing for me is to go from an automatic soft SUV, to a 6MT M car. Almost went through the window the first time I pressed on the brakes
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01-02-2013, 06:06 PM | #11 |
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ZOOM ZOOM. I think that's a smart move.
I have an 09 MKV Jetta 2.5L which I drive daily. I took my E90 yesterday, drove down to Newport Beach, and then onto PCH all the way to Dana point. Car felt so nice when I took it out; especially it was parked for a period of 3 weeks without driving it. |
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01-02-2013, 08:43 PM | #12 |
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Looks good! did you drive the current focus hatch? It is an excellent car.
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01-02-2013, 09:25 PM | #13 |
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Hey, cool!
You know what's funny? I was thinking about picking up a used Mazda3 as a beater in the future. Because I hear it's the most engaging beater in that price category. I also like Mazda's emphasis on fun-to-drive. Am a big fan of the Miata. My M also has winter tires and rims, but some days she stays in the garage. She is first car I have not wanted to potentially get 'harmed' in winter. And when the weather's nice, it's extra special to take the M out to stretch her legs.....
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01-02-2013, 09:36 PM | #14 |
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This would be my goal as well when I am able to pick up an M3. Have a nice used Mazda to daily and keep the M feeling amazing each time you drive it.
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