Introduction - Part of the '8 Family
 

Hey all,

I've been looking around the forums for awhile now and just bought my '8 three weeks ago. It's a 2004 with 34K miles on her.

Red, 6-speed M/T of course, and in near-perfect condition with a superb carfax and brand new Goodyear Eagle F1s wrapped around those 18" alloys. Owned by an older lady before me and it had obviously been babied (only driven 4.5K miles a year according to the carfax). She traded it in and bought a convertible corvette, so apparently she had some money and wanted a different toy.

Anyways, I'm completely in love. Never been in a car that handles so well and feels so smooth - who wants to just be fast in straight line, anyways? It had already had the ECU flashed as called for by Mazda, and I picked up the extended 60K mile warranty just in case.

I intend to keep this car classy and baby the hell out of it just like the previous owner. Already purchased new coils and plugs and have done some of/planning on doing the rest of the first things recommended by a sticky on the forum. Looking forward to learning more and being a part of this community. Here are some pics of her:

http://i55.tinypic.com/1pxrvb.jpg
http://i54.tinypic.com/2mqumvn.jpg
http://i51.tinypic.com/30cac69.jpg

Looks good. Congrats.

What did you name her?

Anyway, welcome aboard.

34k on a 2004? Nice find! http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/s...1/thumbup1.gif

Thanks guys. I think the name "Mona" suits her. And yeah, I was very surprised when I saw such low mileage on a 2004 - I had to have it!

don't completely baby it!
I'm sure Mona would be happier if you beat the nuts out of her, every now and then ;)
Congrats and welcome to the addiction!

Are you referring to Mona Lisa...lol

Well you said it, not me :rolleyes:

Welcome.

Keep it classy.