Just bought my first 8! 2009 GT Sparkling black mica!
 

I've wanted one of these ever since they came out, went with the 2009 GT with the premium package and all weather floor mats. Corners, wing, and CAI to come sometime in the future. Little bit about me I'm a 20 year old infantryman in the Army and student, finally saved up enough coin to get one (been saving since 04 :D)

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Congrats...and welcome!

congrats.

you saved up and then paid for it in full? if so, double congrats.

:patriot: I salute you. Congratulations on the new purchase.

Thanks!

No but I put a large down payment on it, should be paid off by the time I deploy.

Don't salute me I'm not an officer! ;)

wow nice 09! and congrates on saving and paying it in full! and thanks for serving our country

Thanks, this break in period is driving me crazy, I can't wait to let it of its chain!

congrats! looks great! i like the look w/o spoiler/wing

I might get one but with the 50:50 ratio it's not as needed as it is on other cars, I like having more visibility in the rear too.

i just saw that it's sparkling black. you should post a photo of it when it's sunny. this is a gorgeous color

and i thought the new ones come w/ small lip spoilers on the trunk?

They should make you one and put you in the procurement dept. :eyetwitch

The spoiler is like 360 extra. Here's some sun pics I just took, I was excited yesterday and took pictures despite the gloom.

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I'll be an officer by 2013 after doing the deed in the stan.

That black is pretty sexy! Congrats on joining the cult...I mean club. Hope you enjoy yours as much as we've enjoyed ours. :)

So far I am... I've taken all our Easter guests for drives and I've wanted one for years... I can't wait until after the break in period to really unleash it!!!!!!!!!!!

Great to see someone young actually save up and buy rather than go deep into debt . Good job . Hope you enjoy your new ride .
Don't think you need to do too many miles before "unleashing" it . See the Racing Beat recommended break in proceedure ....

what transmission does it have?

For real. I'm the same age and I wish I put more then 2k down on my 8.

Hmm nice. I like the 09's...

Nice car; you sure picked the right color. Gorgeous in the light!

Nice :)

Congrats :)

Slowly break it in, then RED LINE THE SHIT OUTAAAAA HER ! :)

Remember to premix. Search for answers.

I hope you don't have the same tranny problems some of us other 09 owners have had

Congrats on the new ride and saving cash before buying. Props on being a ground pounder, too bad you are in the army. j/k

congrats. where yous staioned right now?? kinda looks like fort hood? could be completely wrong. is it a 6 spd??

Wow...that paint color is awesome! :yumyum:

Congrats on the buy :rock:

What a lovely paint color!

I hope you get a ton of fun out of it before deployment!

I really like the color too I think it looks really sharp.

I hope so too, tranny problems are such a pain.

>:o

That picture was in NJ I live in WV

I plan on it! Can't wait to take it to the beach this summer.

Very nice! I bought the same exact one on March 18th! I love the gold flake in the paint.

Yea the mica really makes it shimmer nicely.

I'm taking it to get its first oil change tomorrow, going to request 5w-30 as per advice from people here.

Looks good!

AT or MT?

Are you getting the oil change from the dealership? Some Dealerships (ignorant ones) may give you a hassle about 5W30, just a heads up.

Good luck with the car, stay on here and search around. This is a great place for aftermarket parts and discounts, I purchased all my upgrades off this forum. You'll also find great tips on maintenance and how to keep the car healthy for a long time.

It's AT because I don't like to be bothered with shifting... I know how I just don't prefer it.

Gorgeous! congrats!

Just make sure to redline frequently, you can forget to redline when the car is shifting for you :)

Nice car regardless

haha:)

i have nothing nice to say so i won't say anything at all.

:squint:

I like to use my right hand for the back of her head...


just kidding but seriously.

Oh.. well in that case you don't have to worry about transmission problems that some 09s have/had I think since from what I gathered, is due to the syncros. :)

What problems? Something I've missed?

Use search function

That is the most intelligent statement you've made since joining this forum.

congratz!

how much did you get it for?

TINT
MAZDASPEED FRONT BUMPER
WHEELZZZZZZ

great car, i love the 09...and my 08 too :) hated it first honestly, but i grows on you. its weird. miss the 09 steering wheel though.

30.5

I want to do tint but it's illegal in NJ so I'm kind of hesitant.

I remember reading that you had issues but no one else.

back side and rear window can be as dark as you want in new jersey.

if you do the backs 15%, you can do the fronts 40% and the cops will never notice. :lol:

but that will look weird.

congrats man, sweet ride the rims and front end are growing on me

i go 20% all the way around, looks even, its dark, but cops can still see my face so i don't get pulled over!

Congrats!

+1, all that saving up makes is soooo much sweeter im sure. Congrats

Somebody dented my fucking door! :icon_no2:

Anybody know if Dent Wizard is legit? It's not creased and the paint is intact, its right on the edge of the back door on the same level as the door handle.

This must be how a mother with an injured kid feels :(

the wonders of door dings eh.... take it from me, park wayyyy in the boonies where ever you go