Well, it's not an LS but I'm sure you put much thought into it and got what you needed. But why a Mazda 3? Nah, kiddin'. Living and driving in a city it will serve it's purpose being able to get in and out of traffic. And for longer ventures it will be better on your pocket with these darn gas prices nowadays. A guy I worked with bought an 08, he's got about 90K miles on it already and has only 1 complaint about the car. The back seat leg room, his kids grew a little the last couple years and so they're complaining more. Other then that he says it's an awesome car. No problems mechanically with it. Is yours a auto or standard? I heard the 2010s had a big problem with the clutch burning out very quick, (under 20K) but they probably fixed that for the 2011s. I'm sure you'll have some fun with it, good luck and congrats on the purchase.

 

Here are some pictures... so far, I'm really starting to enjoy the car. It's small, but pretty nimble, and the tech features are pretty awesome-- bluetooth streaming, voice dialing, it even has AFS headlights with HIDs which is pretty fun.

 

And just for memory's sake.. here are some pictures of my old LS right after I got the car painted.

I really miss that car. I didn't have any pictures of it after I put the JDM headlights, clear turn signals, and clear tail lights.. it was taken away from me too soon

 

sad, now time for an LS fun car!

 

Nice choice on a Mazda 3. Those cars are definitely not the penalty box that so many compact cars are. They have great seats and ergonomics. They are pretty heavy for their size but it gives them a really solid and strong structure that Mazda puts an excellent suspension under. Go find a twisting road and have some fun!

 

ENjoy the 3. Some adjustable coils, +2 sized wheels flushed, tints and the JP Fusa.

 

no fusa
no vip-ing the hatchback

 

Man that snow shot is awesome, I wish it was like that now. (screw this 100* weather) The Mazda 3 looks . As robert said, "have some fun".

 

Wha-hahaha...got ya.