>I went on Monday to look at the new Mazdaspeed Protege – mazdausa.com/mazdaspeed_protege

Take a look at the Quicktime360 movies, hi-res – both interior and exterior.

The one they got in stock was orange, which I’m hopefully not getting. It’s just a little too… uh, bright? It was really nice and all – sparkly finish, just not for me, though. The interior was gorgeous, and although it’s an entry-level everything is ready and rarin to go with racing parts, low profile tires, a lowered frame, and a stock Kenwood 400wattt 7 speaker system that sounds unbelievable. I was sold… as if I wasn’t before.

The Probe has a few day’s left on the auction, I’ve had some really serious offers, unfortunately all wanting to go outside of eBay. I’d rather see what I get for bids and keep it all on the books. Once I sell that I’ll be golden for the new one as soon as it’s in. I’ll drive the Topaz in the meanwhile… ;)~

I hung out with Jay, it’s been a while and it was good to see him. Also got some more exposure, I’ve been driving the Probe lately with the eBay For Sale signs in the window, hoping to get some more people looking. The auction counter is well up over 3000 right now, which means that everyone’s looked, but people seem to be holding back on the bidding. Just a *tad* more and it’s sold… frustrating.

I’m sure I’ll regret this move further down the road. I’ll have a new car to keep me busy in the meanwhile… 😉