This was the my first new car I have ever purchased. I went with the mazda6 for a few reasons. This model has recently gotten a huge overhaul in design, and in my opinion, is probably the best looking car you can get in its price range. I got the cool meteor gray color, which I think is one of the better colors to keep it looking clean (even when it isn't). Although it may not be the most powerful, this car provides a little zip in its nice, smooth ride. It is also a fairly fuel efficient vehicle, getting about 30mpg combined in my experience. The touchscreen media screen is a nice touch, and I can effortlessly connect my iPhone to play music while I am driving.