Thanks Antonio!!! Compared to the 1st gens I had, this one is leaps and bounds better. The 4 cyl. is smoother with more punch, the suspension seems more buttoned down allowing me to drive more aggressively than I could in the corners. The interior is much nicer...I'm not sure how I feel about the cloth...reminds me of velour but the seats are more comfortable. And rear seat room is WAY better. I can sit behind my drivers seat with it all the way back and fit just fine. The only thing I don't like about it is the lack of aftermarket components for the 2nd gen. There's not a lot of people that have gone too far with additions to the car like the 1st gen. I had gotten rid of my 06 Mazda6 to get an 07 3 and that is by far my favorite car...even stock. I had upgraded the suspension, put RX-8 wheels on it, Mazdaspeed spoiler and rear valance, Mazdaspeed short shifter, Racing Beat rear sway, and so on. But this one will not be stock forever. We'll have to see what the future holds for it...my wife and I are working on having children so that puts mods on the back burner.
