 Overall this is a great car.  It's fun to drive, and it has a lot of features that come with a low price tag.  I bought the package that gave me the 6-speed manual with leather, and the entertainment package.  While it has a lot of great things to it, the entertainment system still seems to be a major point where Mazda saved money.  There is a decent amount of lag between the use of the center console or steering wheel controls to the actual response on the unit.  The leather also feels very thin.  I don't think it's real leather, and I worry I'll puncture it.  It still looks good though and a lot of people comment on how nice looking the car is.  Transmission is superb.. shifting is smooth.