I picked my new MS3 last Monday. It is Black and a mean little ride. It did have the usual new car smells when you first drive it but they go away fast. It is one torquee ride that will put you back in your seat when you get on it just a tad.
I am switching to Castrol Synthetic 20-50 oil on my first oil change. I live in Austin, TX and it gets really hot here, need the extra protection.
Got the windows tinted and it looks stealthy. It handles better than my 2002 P5 and that car handled great. Looks like Mazda did it right when they put this puppy together.
My insurance went up $75.00 a year more than with my P5 so don't worry about insurance unless your driving record sucks.
I'll post pics as soon as I take them.