If you are not aware of the Mazda 3, it is not your fault. You can blame the company for thinking Zoom Zoom is reserved for extreme sports white folks from the suburbs. Little did they know, Zoom Zoom lives in the city. I mean come on, their theme is “motion with emotion”. How emotional can you get when you are cruising by ponds and cows with no traffic? In NY and LA, we have to dodge and weave to go two blocks down to grandma’s. That’s driving with emotion. So without further ado, here are 5 reasons why a system rebel zoom zooms.

Reason Number One: You Are An Urban Professional
In other words, you are a civilized hoodrat…a proper thug…you get the picture. Point is you want to drive a car that contains that Zoom Zoom zigaty zag but you can still go to work on Monday with a suit in it. Or you might be an urban college student. You want a BMW but you know those are reserved for drug dealers and spoiled children…you are neither and frankly you can’t afford it. So you go with the Mazda 3 because it reflects the grown up in you but doesn’t take away your city credibility.

Reason Number Two: It Is A 2nd Generation Vehicle
In most cases version 2.0 will be better than the original. Yet a three-quel often gets us bored as we start to lose interest. Just look at Rush Hour 2, X2, The Carter 2, Sidekick II…shall I go on? Or look at hip hop and its three eras, the 80s, 90s and 00s. Do I really have to point out that the 90s is better than the rest?

In 2009, the second generation of Mazda 3 was released to the public and you can expect it to follow the trend of second is the best. With many products and especially standard cars, the first generation is a pioneer. If it gains enough positive feedback, a second generation is optimized, mastered and released. Anything after that is a toss up. Let’s just hope Mazda continues to stay sharp and doesn’t bore us with their 3rd generation the way hip hop has these days.

Reason Number Three: Avoiding The Credit Monster
If you are a system rebel, chances are you have ventures outside of car payments. Whether you are investing in a record label or the stock market, as a system rebel, you have learned not to throw away money recklessly. With the Mazda 3 starting at only $15,000, you won’t find another ride with the same performance and class that will fit your budget better.

Reason Number Four: Aftermarket Pioneer
For those of you into tuning or decking out your ride, you have probably noticed some souped up Civics, Altimas and Corollas rolling around before. In fact, you probably see too many of them, but when was the last time you saw a modified Mazda 3 on the road? For a car with many accessible mods, it is surprising that the 3 has not yet become popularized in the tuner world. This is a great chance for new drivers to break out of the pattern and avoid being categorized with the many Civic, Altima and Corolla owners. And since you are a system rebel, you will have no hesitation being a pioneer if the Mazda 3 is the right car for you.

Reason Number Five: Performance
The Mazda 3 is not just an import. It is more of a mix. Being part owned by Ford, the Mazda 3 chassis base is built from the C1 platform, a technology reserved for Volvos and Fords so you can be sure its quality is higher than that of the other Asian automakers. For those that enjoy smooth rides, be assured that the Mazda 3 has excellent reviews on its suspension and handling (If you do not know what handling is, pop in any Need For Speed into your desired gaming console and choose two races; once with a car with high handling ratings and once with a car with low handling ratings).

A system rebel is always on the go and needs to get from point A to point B, preferably with style. The Mazda 3 will ensure your coffee stays in your cup and you won’t be mistaken for a thug living with moms when you pull up to the club. Learn more about the Mazda 3 at Mazda3forums.com. For those of you in the NY area, you can catch me on Thursdays at the Douglaston car meets with my new ride in July, Zoom Zoom Zoommm my friends.

PS I have also heard sentiments that the 3 is a chick car. Well my friend, if you see a girl driving a Mazda 3, you should immediately approach her and get her number. Her choice of ride screams daring, fun and coordinated, meaning she is probably in good shape as well as an inner freak.