MAZDA!

the jetta has kicked it. fare thee well, $500 tax donation! hello, mazda3 s grand touring!

cars are so blah these days, i couldn't get excited about anything except a benz or a bmw. J pointed out that to go from a '99 jetta with 100k to a brand new 3 series would be a bit much. she also doesn't think we "fit" a bmw. i told her to speak for herself and we went to the dealer. apparently, the salesperson didn't think we "fit" a bmw either. what an ass.

honda, 'yota, mini, mazda. i sort of gave it up to J and she picked out the car that i actually liked! of course, since we've had the luxury of driving my boss David's car (c class), i wanted all the options - heated seats, auto dimming mirror (redheads have very sensey eyes, you know), a good stereo, you know, like, EVERYTHING. and we got it! woooooohoooooooo!

bose speakers! ipod connector! only time will tell if these speakers can hold up to my usage. who cares! it's a lease!

and all at a price point that we can afford. finally. affordable luxury. well, you know, as luxurious as a mazda can be.