Not new to Mazda but first Mazda 3 (Toronto)

[stivine6]

Hey folks,

Not new to the Mazda scene but I've always wanted a first gen Mazda 3. I just picked this up two months ago as a daily for winter, my plan so far is to just keep it clean and good running order. Picked it up for a really good price, all that was needed to be done was to change the thermostat. The original owner had all the receipts for the vehicle as well as the original bill of sale from Avante Mazda :D Just has it safetied and etested today (passed with flying colors!)

I also own a 2001 Mazda Protege MP3 #149/250 that will only be driven in spring/summer

Here are some pictures
http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t398/frankylu_/Photo%202015-09-29%2012%2017%2036%20PM_zpsr5bmqy7o.jpg
http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t398/frankylu_/Photo%202015-09-16%206%2004%2053%20PM_zpsxe7l3mms.jpg
http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t398/frankylu_/Photo%202015-08-18%204%2021%2040%20PM_zpsikoura6w.jpg
http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t398/frankylu_/Photo%202015-08-18%203%2035%2030%20PM_zpselcnsjoo.jpg

Pictures of the Protege
http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t398/frankylu_/0EFDC8F7-81FC-4FBA-8E12-EE04FE1B24A5_zpsktnt7swx.jpg
http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t398/frankylu_/Photo%202015-09-29%201%2052%2016%20PM_zpsup3p5uwq.jpg
http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t398/frankylu_/Photo%202015-09-29%201%2052%2038%20PM_zpshaawaouc.jpg

[FD22]

Nice, that 3 looks like its in great condition.

I'm liking that Protege!

[stivine6]

Nice, that 3 looks like its in great condition.

I'm liking that Protege!

Thank you :) it's not to bad minimal rust but body is all original. What bugs me the most is rust on both door pillars on each side.

[FD22]

Thank you :) it's not to bad minimal rust but body is all original. What bugs me the most is rust on both door pillars on each side.

Yea, unfortunately somewhat expected for these cars. But the rear fenders look like they're rust-free, which is a bit of a pleasant surprise for an 04/05. So you got lucky in that sense!

[boyracer]

Welcome

[stivine6]

Welcome

Thank you :)

[nigvlb_]

Very clean MP3!

[turtl307]

WHITE RIMS I WANT😠😠😠😠😠

Looks good on it

[ottoyu34]

Both car looks great.

[stivine6]

Thanks guys! Recently switched over to rpf1s on the MP3 with Yokohama neova AD08. I'll be tracking the white rims until I wear down the tires. The Mazda 3 will be coming out in a few days... Pretty stoked on dailying it... Love the ride comfort. It'll be a nice change while I Keep the MP3 stored

Here's a couple of final shots for 2015 of my MP3

http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t398/frankylu_/094DD609-861A-4682-A504-EEFEDEBA95F5_zpsbsv7bg2z.jpg
http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t398/frankylu_/EF8F0675-AEC5-41C6-B313-476B1F8ADBB1_zpswpjmag7e.jpg
http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t398/frankylu_/2A79EE60-2E74-45FC-B47B-3204380E3E86_zpsxrbitcdo.jpg

http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t398/frankylu_/7F98757A-560F-461B-9BA3-0B67C9C30819_zpsdq63bvmo.jpg
http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t398/frankylu_/67B0F253-3394-495F-B8B0-4591F6B7E9FE_zpsanwdnuuc.jpg

[nigvlb_]

Thanks guys! Recently switched over to rpf1s on the MP3 with Yokohama neova AD08. I'll be tracking the white rims until I wear down the tires. The Mazda 3 will be coming out in a few days... Pretty stoked on dailying it... Love the ride comfort. It'll be a nice change while I Keep the MP3 stored

Here's a couple of final shots for 2015 of my MP3

http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t398/frankylu_/094DD609-861A-4682-A504-EEFEDEBA95F5_zpsbsv7bg2z.jpg
http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t398/frankylu_/EF8F0675-AEC5-41C6-B313-476B1F8ADBB1_zpswpjmag7e.jpg
http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t398/frankylu_/2A79EE60-2E74-45FC-B47B-3204380E3E86_zpsxrbitcdo.jpg

http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t398/frankylu_/7F98757A-560F-461B-9BA3-0B67C9C30819_zpsdq63bvmo.jpg
http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t398/frankylu_/67B0F253-3394-495F-B8B0-4591F6B7E9FE_zpsanwdnuuc.jpg

Damn man, those RPF1's look so mint on the MP3.

[stivine6]

Damn man, those RPF1's look so mint on the MP3.

Thanks man. I should've gotten these wheels in the first place haha

[stivine6]

Decided to give the Mazda 3 a full detail today (wash, clay bar, polish, and wax). The paint feels like glass now, really brought the car back to life

http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t398/frankylu_/20151102_135313_zpsfgyskbgb.jpg
http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t398/frankylu_/20151102_135252_zpslnkcxcud.jpg
http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t398/frankylu_/20151102_135241_zpstfihn3hz.jpg
http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t398/frankylu_/20151102_133650_zpsy5m7gzh3.jpg