forgotten_aria

I just did the car-shopping thing last August. High-pressure salesmen really make the experience awful. Take a friend (I'll go with you if you want); that way you always have somebody to say something when the other is spluttering incoherently from irritation. :o)

Anyways, I have a Mazda3 hatch. I *adore* my car, but I haven't gotten the gas mileage that I was expecting/hoping for. I'm not sure if it's the whole "advertised values are better than reality" or if there is something wrong with my car. I'm almost scared to ask. The tank is also smaller than some other cars out there, so I don't get more than 250-300 miles/tank. Sadness. Other than that, though... I've found my car to be nicely responsive and fun to drive. I've had my share of swerves and it has been ok. It makes good tight turns and fits in many spaces because it isn't that long of a car. (Length of a Corolla, but somehow it feels quite spacious inside).

If you need a buddy to be bad cop at the dealership, I'm more than happy to come along with you. :o)