Gina- I haven't been around much in the last year or so, as my job situation changed and doesn't allow for 'net playtime- so I was shocked to see that you had sold Pepper! One of my favorite NBs ever!
But I really, really think you will love your M3. We just bought a 2008 Mazda 3 sedan in August for my daughter- it is the same color as yours. I didn't think you could get much redder than Salsa Red, but the Mazdas are! And so pretty when they are clean.
My daughter's 3 isn't the souped up Speed version, but she really loves the car. I know you will be very happy with yours (especially when you get him all fixed up
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Best of luck to you and to Pepper and his new family...