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:

 

Looks good. Congrats.

 

What did you name her?

Anyway, welcome aboard.

 

34k on a 2004? Nice find!

 

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

 

Welcome.

Keep it classy.