I bought Henry a new car

We had been planning a new vehicle purchase for quite some time, and my husband's piece of junk car finally crapped out. I got to pick the car since it's my daily driver now. It's a 2006 Mazda 3 hatchback with 86500 miles on it.

My first car was a Mazda hatchback and I've wanted another one for a solid 5 years. It's a very good fit for me for several reasons, but I freely admit that I bought it for my dog. I was adamant that I wasn't getting another sedan because I don't like not having designated dog space.

Without further ado, I give you Gwen Stacy, Henry's new ride.

newcar by chance1191, on Flickr

henrycar by chance1191, on Flickr

What a lucky boy!

So jealous. I want a Mazda 3 something fierce.

I love Mazda 3 hatches He looks handsome in it of course!

Nice car! I'm going to get a Mazda3 hatch sometime this summer. Unless the right honda accord coupe diverts my attention.

Henry is very handsome too!

I had a 2005 Mazda 3 (hatch) several years ago. I was kind of forced into it for several reasons, but after owning it for awhile I really liked it. Even more so when I found out it takes fast turns really well. Congrats!

CONGRATS!!! I love it. The 3s are just awesome. Make sure to take it around some twisty turns.. fast..

Henry looks awesome in his new car.

Doooooo eeeeet. That is all.

The Mazda is waaay more fun. And practical. And reliable.

I was at the Mazda store next door today and the manager there asked me why I wasn't working for Mazda. . . now I see why. . . :rofl1:

Lol well..somehow or another I ended up picking a VW Golf Wagon (Jetta sportwagen in the states) over the Mazda 3 for the increased cargo space and the 10 speaker sound system. I love my music lol. But I do like the exterior look of the Mazda 3 better. Oh well.

Congrats Henry on your new car; you picked out a lovely color!

Thanks everyone! Overall I feel it was a great purchase. I got a killer deal on it, it's in great shape, and it's an excellent fit for our family. It's a lot of fun to drive, and I hope it lasts me a long time!

For anyone looking for one, my best advice is be picky! They've been making the 3 hatchback since 2003, so there are a lot of nice used models to choose from. I'm not crazy about how the body style changed in 2010 (hence why I got an 06), but there still should be plenty of options out there once you start looking.