Superfan

Nice picks. So what are you driving now?

TJRX8

Thanks.
Still got the "beater" '01 Eclipse.

mikeb

what do you want in place of the 8

TJRX8

I said above that my reasons were mentioned in numerous other threads. But in brief:

1) Preorder: I wasn't real thrilled that I waited 6 months for my pre-order and there were cars available for purchase at the dealers before I picked mine up. (And I got mine only 8 days after the first delivery in the U.S.) I think Mazda made a big boondoggle by allowing dealers to have cars after advertising that they wouldn't be available until early next year. Not the case at all...hundreds maybe thousands available.

2) The MPG: 16-17 is the best I get.

3) I'll be able to get one for less (already confirmed at 3 different dealers) when I decide to buy again.


Happy now? :D I am.

BTW the home improvements were an afterthought and in no way influenced my initial decision, just made it easier to come to grips with.

TJRX8

Nothing at this point.
In place of the Eclipse is more like it.