MY FAVORITE CAR
1993 Mazda MX-6
Name: Johanne Vahala, Spokane
Purchased: February 2005 from our daughter's former boyfriend. I kept my eye on it for years and told him he better not sell it until asking me first. Since the original purchase for $625, I've had the engine rebuilt, and fully restored the body and paint. It's like a brand new car! I get lots of compliments.
Why I love it: The sporty two-door cousin of our 1993 Mazda 626, the styling is classic, still looking quite modern compared to today's new cars. I enjoy the comfortable ride, five-speed, sunroof and CD player. It gets great gas mileage and is a pleasure to drive year-round.
Our next car will be: Chrysler 300 Touring edition. It will be cream white with chrome wheels, tan leather and a moon roof.
If you have a favorite car (or truck), we want you to share your passion with our readers. Send a picture of you and your favorite car (it's OK if you're in the picture, but the car or truck must be prominent), and include the following information: your name and age, make, model and year of vehicle, when you bought it, why you love it (including a favorite experience with the car if you have one), and what you expect your next car will be. Send it to Pete Tormey, The Spokesman-Review, 999 W. Riverside Ave., Spokane, WA 99201 or via e-mail to petet@spokesman.com.
