First year model owners, do you still feel the love?
04-14-2007, 03:12 PM
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First year model owners, do you still feel the love?
My car is celebrating its 3 yr birthday. Born at the factory in March '04, delivered to me in April '04. 
In that time, my love for this car remains strong as ever. (Can't say the same for this website however, there's just too much negative BS.) Sure the car has its quirks, but I think of it as character. Perhaps I'm lucky, but my '04 has been 100% trouble free. I still look back at my car whenever I park, still wash it weekly, and wax every few months. Still brings a smile on every drive, and even when just listening to that rotary purrr.
Do you first year model owners also feel the same?
In that time, my love for this car remains strong as ever. (Can't say the same for this website however, there's just too much negative BS.) Sure the car has its quirks, but I think of it as character. Perhaps I'm lucky, but my '04 has been 100% trouble free. I still look back at my car whenever I park, still wash it weekly, and wax every few months. Still brings a smile on every drive, and even when just listening to that rotary purrr.
Do you first year model owners also feel the same?
04-14-2007, 03:48 PM
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Adopted mine 6/04....just about to turn over 50k.........She's been great, dealer support has been great, and I have nooooooooo intentions of letting her go....still runs like a scalded cat......
04-14-2007, 04:13 PM
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Bought on Oct 03 and loving each mile/minute with it.
A great support from my local dealer helped keeping any surprises at a minimum.
To keep the "fire" going, I give the car (and myself ) a little gift every year. First year was the rear spoiler. Second, the rotary accents. Third, a nice tint...
I'm running out of ideas for this next anniversary...
I was thinking about some parts of the aero package, but I'm not sure.
Any suggestions?
--- Over
A great support from my local dealer helped keeping any surprises at a minimum.
To keep the "fire" going, I give the car (and myself
) a little gift every year. First year was the rear spoiler. Second, the rotary accents. Third, a nice tint... I'm running out of ideas for this next anniversary...
I was thinking about some parts of the aero package, but I'm not sure.
Any suggestions?
--- Over
04-14-2007, 04:52 PM
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brought into the family: May 2004.
Current position in family hierarchy: just below wife, considerably above cats.
issues: none that I didn't generate.
Still feelin' the love. Stronger every day. (goes for the wife too)
Current position in family hierarchy: just below wife, considerably above cats.
issues: none that I didn't generate.
Still feelin' the love. Stronger every day. (goes for the wife too)
04-14-2007, 05:58 PM
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'04 MT RX8/71 351C Mach1
2004 GT with build date 6/03. Purchased 4/05. Now with 23K mi. Still lovin every minute! 
Still try to get a window seat at every restaurant/fast food joint I stop at so I can look at her while I eat. 
Still try to get a window seat at every restaurant/fast food joint I stop at so I can look at her while I eat.
04-14-2007, 06:30 PM
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Purchased 06/04 w/ 09/03 build date. We had a rocky first year. 3 replacement cats, rebuilt trans, numerous missfires and a replacement engine (pre-recall). I have had no problems since the engine change out..
I can't think of a car (with in reason) that I would prefer to own.
I can't think of a car (with in reason) that I would prefer to own.
04-14-2007, 07:11 PM
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March 04 build here and first registered March 28, 2004 . Still on original starter, battery and spark plugs. Fuel pump is getting changed this Monday under warranty, how cool is that for a car that is out of warranty! My dealership !.
Overall, best car I have ever driven. Looking forward to 2010 to see what Mazda comes up with.
!.Overall, best car I have ever driven. Looking forward to 2010 to see what Mazda comes up with.
04-14-2007, 07:18 PM
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Brought my bundle of joy home on July 22, 2003. Totalled it on March 18, 2007 (may she rest in peace). I can't even think about another car. Even driving a Shinka the week after the crash didn't do it for me. There was something special about the car I preordered, waited for for 7 months, and paid full MSRP for. I miss her dearly...
04-14-2007, 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by The Overman
Bought on Oct 03 and loving each mile/minute with it.
A great support from my local dealer helped keeping any surprises at a minimum.
To keep the "fire" going, I give the car (and myself ) a little gift every year. First year was the rear spoiler. Second, the rotary accents. Third, a nice tint...
I'm running out of ideas for this next anniversary...
I was thinking about some parts of the aero package, but I'm not sure.
Any suggestions?
--- Over
A great support from my local dealer helped keeping any surprises at a minimum.
To keep the "fire" going, I give the car (and myself
) a little gift every year. First year was the rear spoiler. Second, the rotary accents. Third, a nice tint... I'm running out of ideas for this next anniversary...
I was thinking about some parts of the aero package, but I'm not sure.
Any suggestions?
--- Over
04-14-2007, 08:32 PM
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2004 3rd birthday next month 30,300 miles still love the drive and the revs 9000 +. Flooded 1 time when I washed it then put it in the garage and shut it off right away WOOPS! Not a ding on it only paint chips Mazda paint has allot to be desired, my 95 Volvo 850 Turbo has lfewer chips with 144,000 miles on it.