I work at Mazda North American Operations in Irvine, and was going to wait to announce it when I got my new 2007 Mazda 3 five door by showing a picture of it with me posing (think AKL Berkeley frat guys). However, I have worked for about 2 months and it will probably 2 more months before I get it. I am currently driving a 2005 Mazda 6 V6. It is a loaner car before I get my Mazda 3. It has good acceleration and great handling. It also has a spoiler which is new to me because none of my prior cars had one.
History of my cars…
#1 1992 – 1993; 1989 Jeep Cherokee Limited – V6 – Charcoal
#2 1993 – 1999; 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo – V8 – Green
#3 1999 – 2006; 1999 Toyota Camry LE – V6 – Green (we still have it – L drives it)
The Jeep’s that I drove were cool to go to Tahoe, however they were not reliable. I had major problems with them. However, it didn’t really matter because my parents paid for most of the repairs until I started working. So then when I was paying $000’s in repairs my parents decided that I should get a reliable car. So they paid the majority of my new car and I ended up with a Camry. It was reliable but did not have the cool factor and it was hard to find my car in a parking lot. So now with the Mazda 6, things are looking up. However, I am really looking forward to the Mazda 3, since the fuel economy will be better.
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Yes, I think your “cool” factor just went up 20 points because you drive a Mazda. Driving to Paso in a Mazda 3 I can get over 30 mpg.
Derek, Derek, Derek. This is a great post. Makes me remember how long I’ve known you. I never saw car #1. I remember when you got the Camry and equated it to being a stable, responsible man…and you were ready to propose to L and get married. Congratulations on your new job! I didn’t know….I need to talk to you both more! I haven’t talked to you in five months! I miss you both.