My Mazda 3 (GS 5-speed with sport package and power package) is hands-down the best car I've ever owned. In almost 8 years, it's never let me down. The only failure was the O-ring on the gas cap - a $60 fix. The car still feels new, is still fun to drive, and with the 5-speed it out-accelerates almost anything on the road. Shift down and easily climb the hills of the Coquihalla Hwy at 120kms/hour.