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The automotive writer for the San Diego Union Tribune wrote a very complimentary piece this past Saturday that got a lot of notice from non-enthusiasts.

It's right here:http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/u...uto/index.html

I e-mailed the writer questioning his contention about the reasons the 3gen went away, as well as its cost at the time in 1995, and he replied that he was just repeating what his Mazda guy told him, and that added that he was very high on the '8. And that he personally recommends the car to people. Enjoy.