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Hi Fellow Mazdafolk- I have a question: should I make a retarded financial decision in order to upgrade to a Mazdaspeed3? I currently own a 2008 MZ3 in phantom blue that I really like in almost every respect save one: it's slow. I bought it new only about 4 months ago, so I've taken the included hit on its value. (lesson learned). There is a pontiac dealership just down the road from me that has a 2008 speed3 with 8700 miles on it, and they're basically begging me to buy it from them ever since I stopped by to test drive it. I would have to trade in my 3, but I'd only get about $14k or $14.5k, while I owe 316/mo for 68 more months. [buyout amount right now is 16,850 because I have been paying heavily against the principal.] The speed3 is listed at 18,600, but I'd bet they'd lower that a bit considering how aggressively they keep calling me back. Even if I did get a good deal on the speed3, i'd basically lose all the money I put into my 3 for the past 4 months. On the other hand, I've already lost that money thanks to being upside down on it. The speed3 has everything I love about my car except the color (it's red) and it's FAST and fun as poo poo to drive, as you guys know. However, I do drive a shitload for my job (I've put 7500+ miles on the car in those 4 months) so I would be slightly more concerned about longevity with the turbo car, as well as fuel prices, but I'd be enjoying all my long drives that much more. Should I be responsible and stick with what I have? Is it worth it to get this good deal on the 3 even though I would be taking a bit of an unnecessary financial hit?
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[Disclaimer: I'm retarded and inconsiderate and all that jazz.] Last night I didn't get to drive home from work until after 1AM, so with no one on the road and feeling quite frustrated, I hit 140 mph on a long straight in my 2008.5. I was amazed at how stable the car felt at 140; while I can't hyperbolize and say it was the same as going 80, I can confidently say it did not feel that much less solid. While I certainly won't be going that fast in the near future, I'll add it to the list of reasons I freaking love this car.
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