My wife needs a new car and we are considering the Mazda3 sedan. I really can't think of anything in its class or price range that's a better bargin. Anythign else that we should consider? Also, how does the auto tranny work out? She refuses to drive stick and the auto seems sluggish to me. We may also consider a Mazda6 since they have a $1500 rebate and work out to be similiar in price when comparing 4cyl models with similiar options.