New 3 owner, was considering a tC.

JoSHMaN

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Velocity Red '04 3 5-Dr
I just wanted to say hello to everyone.
I've been looking at several cars to buy recently and was almost set on buying a Scion tC and I'm kinda glad I didn't buy it.

I went by a local Mazda dealer and saw a 2004 red 3 5-door, I'm a big fan of hatchbacks, so I decided to take a look. Its a nice car, and then I saw the price $16,995, I was like wow thats not bad, I found out the dealer's owner's wife was driving it and it had 2400 miles on it.

It has cloth interior, its an auto, has monroof/6-disc changer, ABS/SAC/SAB package, I beleive it has the appearance package too.
I got it for 16K. I think its a good deal.

I will be picking it up Thursday evening, I cant wait.

I am glad I took a look at the car because after test driving the tC and the 3, IMO the 3 was a little better in all aspects, it felt quicker, the interior felt a little more upscale and the ride was smoother. Has more room for passengers and cargo.
 
how do all you new owners know about this forum so fast? it took me 3 years to finally join. and welcome i was new once. then again so was everyone else.(cabpatch)
 
Congrats on the purchase, Josh!!!

Welcome to the forums! Don't forget to post pictures. If you have any questions or anything like that don't forget about searching these forums, or if you have any other concerns PM me or the other mods and we'll try and help ya out!
 
Welcome! I also seriously considered the tC! they are nice too, but it really helps when your best friends dad owns a MAzda dealership and can sell you a 3 at cost!! :) My bro actually ordered a tC that should be here next week. but i think we all made the better choice
 
I'm goin to finally pick up my new baby after work and I cannot wait!!!
I'll post some pics when I get a chance!
 
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