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alhope34
10-20-2007, 08:23 PM
Well, like the topic says I just joined today. I also just put a finance on a brand new 2008 Mazdaspeed3 from Scarboro Mazda. I'm really excited about this car, if all goes well I will pick it up Tuesday after work. I opted for the 6 year finance, and also got the 6 year 160,000km "bumper to bumper" extended warranty. Thought I may as well protect myself while I'm still paying for it.
The speed3 felt very solid when taking the driving test, and is a lot easier to drive than I thought it would be. This is my first brand new car. The first car I ever owned was a 94 Ford Probe GT with the 2.5 V6 and 5 speed. Didn't last too long, put $8000 into it in 4 months and it still broke down everywhere. For about 10 months now I've been driving my dad's 06 Yaris RS. While great on gas and fun to surprise people by whipping around corners, the 1.5L is very lacking in power and it is auto...all autos feel like marshmallows to me.
So here I am, almost $40,000 in the hole after taxes and all, but I have an awesome car! I know I won't be disappointed.
Forgot to mention, the one I bought is in true red.
alhope34
10-21-2007, 09:55 AM
Heh...darn... I'm still trying to find my way around the forum and just found the new user's section. I'd be really happy if this got moved over there. Sorry for the inconvenience. =)
stealthman12
10-21-2007, 10:57 AM
Congrats on the new car! You won't be disappointed
Unoriginalusername
10-21-2007, 04:18 PM
congrats on the car and welcome to the site, i got my car from scarboro as well and was happy with the experience and deal i got.
MAZDA Kitten
10-21-2007, 06:40 PM
congratumalations ! :)
Congrats, no pictures? But for $40,000 I would have taken the BMW 1 series (3 door), if it is going to cost $35,000 like the rumors say.
Edit: I just discovered they have this smiley here :chuckle
:ttiwwp
MAZDA Kitten
10-21-2007, 07:17 PM
for 40g's i would've bought a MK5 GTI across the border for $23,000 and used the rest for a down payment on a house
alhope34
10-21-2007, 07:20 PM
Congrats, no pictures?
No pictures because I said I'll pick it up Tuesday if all goes right. Two days till Tuesday. I will defenetly post pictures as soon as I get it. And it will be $40k after the 6 year finance is over...I don't have really any money at the moment, thats why I had to get $0 down. I'm even taking back my $900 deposit.
Unoriginalusername
10-21-2007, 07:23 PM
No pictures because I said I'll pick it up Tuesday if all goes right. Two days till Tuesday. I will defenetly post pictures as soon as I get it. And it will be $40k after the 6 year finance is over...I don't have really any money at the moment, thats why I had to get $0 down. I'm even taking back my $900 deposit.
why not get an 07? they had $4k rebates on them? http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=12365 is the thread
alhope34
10-21-2007, 07:30 PM
why not get an 07? they had $4k rebates on them? http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=12365 is the thread
Because I wanted an 08.
Plus, many times there are problems with the first year of a new model, and usually most issues are fixed on the second year.
KenYork
10-21-2007, 07:41 PM
So here I am, almost $40,000 in the hole after taxes and all, but I have an awesome car! I know I won't be disappointed.
Look to spend more now that you joined the forum. Our sponsors have great items for sale, our memebers even put together awsome groupbuys. Oh we also have a food drive going on, we're very community based. Stick around till next spring we even have a bubba-Q hosted by one of our moderators.
Welcome to the Club/forum.
Unoriginalusername
10-21-2007, 07:51 PM
Because I wanted an 08.
Plus, many times there are problems with the first year of a new model, and usually most issues are fixed on the second year.
well mazda actually did make some changes to the later builds in the 07 year.... 4 grand would pay for the warranty to 160,000 and give you 2k in mod money lol but whatever floats your boat.
welcome to the club, congrats.... post pics when you pick it up
zoomzoom33
10-23-2007, 04:33 PM
Congrats on the new car. I also bought my MS3 from scarboro mazda.
I've had mine for a year now and have enjoyed every minute. Hope you will
too. Welcome to the club.
Broli
10-23-2007, 04:50 PM
congrats on the new purchase!
welcome to the club
hope you enjoy the car and that we see you at the meets!
Cardinal Fang
10-23-2007, 04:51 PM
Welcome to the board and congrats on your new purchase.
WhiteSpeed3
10-23-2007, 06:27 PM
welcome to the forum
a question no one has wat colour?
zoomzoom33
10-24-2007, 04:03 PM
Because I wanted an 08.
Plus, many times there are problems with the first year of a new model, and usually most issues are fixed on the second year.
I was at Scarboro mazda on tuesday night to look at buying the CX9, When
I was told that the red speed 3 was sold and had just been picked up. Wondering if that was you?
alhope34
10-24-2007, 06:38 PM
I was at Scarboro mazda on tuesday night to look at buying the CX9, When
I was told that the red speed 3 was sold and had just been picked up. Wondering if that was you?
Yup, that was me! I bought the only red one on their lot, and was still the only red one there when I took her home.
alhope34
10-28-2007, 06:13 PM
Sorry it took so long to get pictures up. This week was really busy for me. I put 1100kms on the MS3 since I got it Tuesday night. Took it to Niagara falls with my parents today. Fun trip.
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Fuman
10-28-2007, 09:36 PM
nice pics...
now if only my speedo went that high, lol
ptfire
10-28-2007, 10:49 PM
Nice car I saw it there at the dealer when I went to buy my car.
Wild Weasel
10-29-2007, 08:21 AM
Nice! I guess if you really wanted red, then you didn't have much choice in the year but really, that's a lot of cheddar extra over the 07!
The 08's are identical so far as I know to the 07's. Anyone know of any differences?
Unoriginalusername
10-29-2007, 10:46 AM
Nice! I guess if you really wanted red, then you didn't have much choice in the year but really, that's a lot of cheddar extra over the 07!
The 08's are identical so far as I know to the 07's. Anyone know of any differences?
auto down power passenger window
Wild Weasel
10-29-2007, 10:58 AM
Really? Interesting. Anyone know what's involved in porting that back? Just getting the switches, or is there more to it? :)
Probably should be another thread... :chuckle
Unoriginalusername
10-29-2007, 11:02 AM
Really? Interesting. Anyone know what's involved in porting that back? Just getting the switches, or is there more to it? :)
Probably should be another thread... :chuckle
probally, but i would be interested in that as well
alhope34
10-29-2007, 06:24 PM
Mine has no auto passenger window down. Only the driver's side.
Flagrum_3
10-29-2007, 07:16 PM
Congratulations!, nice car and nice pics.Welcome to the club! You plan on driving it thru the winter?
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alhope34
10-29-2007, 08:13 PM
Yea, it is my only car and only way to work and back.
I don't consider TTC a way to work, always full and busy with smelly people and wayyy too slow.
Unoriginalusername
10-29-2007, 09:03 PM
Mine has no auto passenger window down. Only the driver's side.
huh must have been only a rumour... then i guess there are no changes unless that is in the us?
hotgo
11-07-2007, 01:51 PM
Congrats! You'll love the new car.
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