2.28.2010

The Anti-Minivan

Back in August, I decided to trade in my SUV for something that was a little friendlier to our bank account. I had originally been looking at the Mazda CX7 (which I admit, I still like), but then this little beauty caught my eye. It's a MadzaSpeed 3, which I've since seen described in reviews as a "compact outlaw," a "turbo-four mighty mite," a "road rocket," and a "blazing buggy." It's a 6-speed manual blast o' fun, and I've been enjoying it immensely in the 6 months or so that I've had it. Jim did his first mini-mod to it yesterday (love the new red brake calipers!), adding just that little oomph of sporty style to it. It's the only one of its kind in the carpool line at school, that's for sure!


5 comments:

  1. How pretty! This would definitely draw attention in the carpool lane. . . and I bet all the other kids wish this was THEIR family car, instead of all the standard-issue minivans!

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  2. I love the red calipers to! Had to enlarge your photo to really get a good look at them. Very nice!

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  3. Looks like a great car! Love the color.

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  4. No nothing about cars... but sure looks beautiful!! ;)

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