The NEW Speed

I check out some new car models today since I've been thinking about trading the old civic in. I was looking into a mid-size sedan since this one will be driven by my family members more than I do. Therefore I have no choice but to find something "practical" unlike the little funwagon that I drive.

Now, i'm seriously looking into getting a hybrid car for their great fuel mileage. The top hybrid on my list? The Honda Insight of course. I couldn't believe my eyes when I first saw the gas mileage on the little sticker: 60/66! SIXTY damn mpg in the city, now that's impressive. I've got to test-drive that sucker! It has got to be the lightest mass-produced comsumer car available for under 2000lbs, that's right 1881lbs /w A/C!!! Only if I could find one in the dealer for me to test drive. Is there a type-R version of this in Japan???

Finally, the highlight of today's blog... the 2007 Mazdaspeed3! I used to drive the first ever Mazdaspeed tuned car in North America, the Mazdaspeed Protege. What a fun little car that is. It's amazing what a simple suspension upgrade (performance shocks and coils, front and rear sway bars) can make a difference for the cornering, the turbo charged engine just makes it that much more enjoyable. And did I mention the sound system and the looks? From my experience with the old MSP (MazdaSpeedProtege), I expect nothing less from the new MS3. I got a lot of test-driving to do... and gotta teach my family how to drive a stick...