The P5 has been in production for years, but it's only recently been made available to North America. I guess the model is just at the end of its natural cycle.
I much prefer the look of the p5 to the 3. There's something about the 3 that loses the "sport" look of the p5. idunno...
Also it's nice knowing that my 03.5 isn't a first run vehicle as the 3 will be. I havn't had a single problem yet with the car and am very happy with it. If i had waited for the mazda3, there would be no way of knowing what to expect from it in terms of quality.
Nonetheless, the 3 seems pretty wicked, but it isn't the P5.
I think the M3 is down right ugly. If I wanted a mini van I would go to the Dodge dealer and get a Caravan. I agree the M3 should come with the baby on board sticker and built in baby seats in back. ( I even have a 2 year old)
The MP5 is am awesome car (not a SUV wanna-be). It is too bad that Mazda didn't send a survey to its current Mazda owners in North America.
From what I've seen is that most Mazda owners aren't in favor of it. Looks like a cross between the Honda Element and that Nissan SUV thing with a flair of the Toyota Matrix.
Any way I think Mazda 3 is ugly, so the next new Mazda I buy will most likely be an RX-8.
