I'll post pics in members rides shortly, but for those that were following my Fiance's Rav got totaled, we bought a silver 2002 Mazda Protege5.

The car ROCKS I even like driving it and its an auto! We got a killer deal too....

My Car shopping expierence - Xterra sucks, feels really cheap (controls and stuff).
SE-R - almost bought one but they were throwing that market adjustment crap on and it had a wierd aftermarket leather interior...
(Side note they have a new silver specV for like 20k - also market adjusted BS)
Subaru Impreza - looks suck and I hate the idea of the window seals they have - I like the windows rolling into the door frame, not press fitting onto the body.

She couldn't find anything she like and didn't take the Mazda serious until we looked at it closely - we got a great deal, they were friendly and the car rocks!!!!


Chris

Still true to his SE-R's though

http://www.sr20deforum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=15152

I'll be the 1st to admit I want one of those. Only in 5 speed and yellow. Yes I like that car in yellow! I was trying to get one as a company car. Saying hey look its a station wagon, you can fit lots of cakes back there. :)

Hey,
I got my wife one of those to (in white). It really is a lot of fun to drive...not that zippy though. The engine powerband is kinda flat with no "punch" but hey, it's practical, handles great, stops on a dime and got all my christmas packages in the back!

There is a silver one down here in Miami (MP5) That has a custom turbo kit on it. I have seen it but never got to see it run. From what people tell me moves really good. If I see it run I will let you know the outcome.