 From the time I drove the car it wowed me. I did not intend to buy a Mazda but it's handling and interior made it just a joy to drive. One year and 20,000 miles later and I love the car as much as I did the week I bought it.  It has GREAT gas mileage (41 highway trips), quiet interior, solid ride AND stops on a dime.  In general it is the BEST car I have ever owned.  Reasonable in price because you get more value for the money, it seems like a more expensive vehicle.  And it is a work of art in exterior design.It is heading toward 2 years of driving and there has been "0" mechanical defects. Other than routine maintenance I spent nothing.  If I had to do it again, I would buy this car.