The Mazda3 is a great car. She'll enjoy it. You need to get your own car, and make it a Mazdaspeed6.
WE just bought a 06 Mazda5 with a 5spd, and it kicks ass!
Lots of room with six seats for a smaller vehicle. We really like it.
I thought it sucked with the ATX but with the MTX it is fun and has power. Good vehicle, well thought out.

Former owner of '99 CSVT - Silver #222/2760 356/334 wHP/TQ at 10psi on pump gas! See My Mods '05 Volvo S40 Turbo 5 AWD with 6spd, Passion Red '06 Mazda5 Touring, 5spd,MTX, Black