I'm in the same boat with most of you. I tried out a few cars other than the mz2. The Fit, xd, Rio even the fiesta. None of them felt nearly as fun as the Mazda. When I got in the car started it and drove out of the dealership, it just felt right in comparison to the other cars. Even with the other cars having more power and what not, the Mazda felt faster, and more nimble than it's competitors. The way I looked at it, I like to have fun when I drive. So I bought a Mazda.