Much to Brian's probable dismay, I finally decided on the Matrix. In the end, I just couldn't justify the added cost, lower fuel mileage, and more cramped interior of the Mazda3 over the Matrix. Yes, it's certainly more fun to drive, but from a daily use perspective, the Matrix just made more sense and in the long run is probably the wiser "investment." Plus, the Mazda dealer hasn't been very good about responding to my questions, and I had two Toyota dealers beating down my door to offer me a better deal than their cross-town competitor. I'm quite happy with my new car, and it's awesome that it currently has less than 30 miles. I've never owned a car with less than a thousand times that many miles on it. Now I just need to come up with a Keanuism to put on my license plate. You know, something like WHHHOA or INOKNGFU. Unfortunately, "strange things are afoot at the Circle-K" just can't be condensed down very well. Suggestions? I would also accept something from another character in the actual Matrix movie, but Keanu has all the best lines in all the best movies.
