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JasonC8301
04-05-2005, 08:57 PM
Yeah, I`ve been around since 99 and the funny thing was I never had a car to call my own. Well at the ripe age of 21 I went ahead and purchased a new car. I was originally looking at the Mazda 3 but that did not have any incentives or cash back offers. It was selling at sticker price. The Mazda 3 I wanted was MSRP 16,869 or something. Two hours later I was signing papers for a 2005 Mazda Tribute i I-4 with premium package MSRP of 22,785. I basically paid $19,900.74 or so with taxs, title, and registration fees.



The car has a little under 1000 miles on it now after almost 2 weeks of owning it. IT had 12 on the odo when I purchased it. The color is Titanium Grey or something along those lines, with a dark flint leather trimmed interior.



I basically Z7 washed it, clayed the car with Zaino Z-18, dawn washed it, then two coats of Z2 Pro+ZFX with Z-6 inbetween.



http://autopia.org/gallery/data/500/12front.jpg



The paint is in great shape. Only two spots of swirling, only I know where they are because you have to view them at angles and under street lights. It must be my car but there is a case of orange peeling in my paint. It isn`t that bad. I got a few scratches here and there due to well driving it.



I`ll upload more pictures tomorrow.



Jason

DBC
04-05-2005, 08:59 PM
Nice!I know how I felt when I got my first car..like a little kid with a new toy.Enjoy!

MongooseGA
04-05-2005, 09:12 PM
Cool! Congrads :cool:



You were pretty young back in the day. Good to see some of you young people here on Autopia :o



;)

stilez
04-05-2005, 09:15 PM
CONGRATS!





Great lookin SUV. Zaino looks amazing on that color :).

Mr. Clean
04-05-2005, 09:31 PM
Congratulations :xyxthumbs Enjoy your new wheels and the feeling of freedom/independence that comes along those keys. Oh yeah...and the responsibility that comes along every month when the payment comes due :D



And since I obviously missed your homecoming....

Welcome Home :xyxthumbs :xyxthumbs

imported_imolamystique
04-05-2005, 09:46 PM
Congratulations! Enjoy your new whip. Your Zaino detail looks great.

imported_series1
04-05-2005, 10:09 PM
Congrats on the new car!

pingable
04-05-2005, 10:46 PM
Congrats Jason. I wonder who`s going to have the cleanest car in SI <g>.

C. Charles Hahn
04-05-2005, 11:04 PM
That looks awesome... got some interior pics?

tkr128
04-05-2005, 11:11 PM
Congrats on the new car, it looks awesome!

ScubaStevo
04-06-2005, 07:12 AM
Nice truck, and great detail. Congrats.

Accumulator
04-06-2005, 11:53 AM
Nice car, Jason- congrats.



I think you`ll like the Mazda clear. Hard enough that it`s not too fragile, but not so hard that it`s a pain to correct.



What`re you doing these days? Still in the Corps, back at school?

chipuk
04-06-2005, 12:15 PM
Great looking car. keep it safe!

JasonC8301
04-06-2005, 04:29 PM
Thank you all for the comments!



Mr. Clean noi payments are needed :) Paid for it already.



SLD - I`ll get some interior pics soon. I haven`t gone at the interior yet since my shop vac is between things right now. Give me till Monday and I`ll have the interior done up (also took the liberty to drop $220 or so onto interior weathertech mats and a cargo liner.)



Accumulator - The clear looks really nice! It also felt a bit hard. I like it. In terms of working, I am still technically on active duty and once I get de-activiated hopefully I go to college. Also on a side note, I am trying creatine for the first time. SAN V-12 turbo is the name I think..will keep you updates.



More pictures tomorrow! I promise.

87maxxima
04-06-2005, 04:55 PM
deffinatly nice truck.the color looks great