So when I was car shopping recently with the woman we took some 3s's for a spin. I really liked them a lot. Great interior and great handling car for the $. So when reading up on the upcoming MS3 I wondered what a nice little slightly used 2004 with the 2.3 went for...
11k with 36k on the clock!
So take one part 3s and add 1 $3800 turbo kit...
http://www.hiboost.com/kitmmazda3.htm
Tell me that wouldn't be a fun sleeper car for under 15k! I'm sure the trans would have to be upgraded as well but still.