Hello all,
I've been reading this forum for quite a while and I finally decided to log on. I bought by PR5 back in april and am loving it. all the posts on this forum have been extremely helpful and motivational. I just finished college and wanted to replace my OLD plymouth horizon, and I found the PR5 at a local dealer. I had looked at other cars (celica, tiburon) that I knew had dealers in the area i would be moving to, but when I found the mazda, i was extremely impressed with both the dealer and the car. They were really helpful for a first time buyer, as they were able to work out a decent financing option and not make me cosign with my parents. Also the price wasn't going to be as much of a kick in the head as the other cars I was looking at (although I really wanted the 6-speed they offered, 6k more wasn't worth it) Anyway, I am extremely happy, as it looks sporty, doesn't scream "pull me over" to the cops (none yet!!) and still lets me drive like a bat out of hell.
As I know you want to know, I got the metallic black, 5-speed, sunroof, crome wheels (I love how they look and have actually gotten comments on them from other car dealers)
I haven't planned any real exterior or engine mods, besides maybe adding a K&N air filter. I'd like better performance, but unless its something I can easily do myself, it will have to wait.
I do intend to get my windows tinted black as dark as legally possible, partially because I think it would look really nice, be a little be safer security wise, and keep the car a little cooler (black paint + lots of windows + black seats + 98 degrees all week = very very hot car )
The one big mod I have made is the stereo. I mean, it did sound pretty nice with the speakers broken in after a 3000 breakin session the week after I bought my car, but I wanted more. Last week, after the first paycheck from my new job, I went and had some fun. I'll admit I would have rather installed everything myself (I've done it before) instead of having Circuit City do it, but they will keep the warranty valid and have a lot more experience. Anyway, I replace the head unit with an Alpine CDA-7894 (cd/mp3/xm), xm reciever, infinity front door speakers and inifinity basslink sub. It cost alot, but was definely worth it. The basslink sounds awesome and doesn't take up much space (I am a little unhappy on the placement though - right behind the 60 portion of the rear seat) and the xm sounds amazing, alot better than listening to the same cd over and over and much better than the 2 radio stations i could pick up sporadically.
Now, If I could just manage to keep it from consistently raining withing 24 hours of giving my baby a bath, I'd be extactic.
later everyone
I've been reading this forum for quite a while and I finally decided to log on. I bought by PR5 back in april and am loving it. all the posts on this forum have been extremely helpful and motivational. I just finished college and wanted to replace my OLD plymouth horizon, and I found the PR5 at a local dealer. I had looked at other cars (celica, tiburon) that I knew had dealers in the area i would be moving to, but when I found the mazda, i was extremely impressed with both the dealer and the car. They were really helpful for a first time buyer, as they were able to work out a decent financing option and not make me cosign with my parents. Also the price wasn't going to be as much of a kick in the head as the other cars I was looking at (although I really wanted the 6-speed they offered, 6k more wasn't worth it) Anyway, I am extremely happy, as it looks sporty, doesn't scream "pull me over" to the cops (none yet!!) and still lets me drive like a bat out of hell.
As I know you want to know, I got the metallic black, 5-speed, sunroof, crome wheels (I love how they look and have actually gotten comments on them from other car dealers)
I haven't planned any real exterior or engine mods, besides maybe adding a K&N air filter. I'd like better performance, but unless its something I can easily do myself, it will have to wait.
I do intend to get my windows tinted black as dark as legally possible, partially because I think it would look really nice, be a little be safer security wise, and keep the car a little cooler (black paint + lots of windows + black seats + 98 degrees all week = very very hot car )
The one big mod I have made is the stereo. I mean, it did sound pretty nice with the speakers broken in after a 3000 breakin session the week after I bought my car, but I wanted more. Last week, after the first paycheck from my new job, I went and had some fun. I'll admit I would have rather installed everything myself (I've done it before) instead of having Circuit City do it, but they will keep the warranty valid and have a lot more experience. Anyway, I replace the head unit with an Alpine CDA-7894 (cd/mp3/xm), xm reciever, infinity front door speakers and inifinity basslink sub. It cost alot, but was definely worth it. The basslink sounds awesome and doesn't take up much space (I am a little unhappy on the placement though - right behind the 60 portion of the rear seat) and the xm sounds amazing, alot better than listening to the same cd over and over and much better than the 2 radio stations i could pick up sporadically.
Now, If I could just manage to keep it from consistently raining withing 24 hours of giving my baby a bath, I'd be extactic.
later everyone
Like the black...that would have been my second choice...
