I like the look of the '13 a lot. I'm really thinking hard about it. I usually wait to hear a lot of real world experiences and I comb through reviews before I buy anything. The big Houston Car Show should roll around in Jan/Feb and I'll spend a full weekend looking. About this time next year I'll be at 60K on my 2010 and I'll make a decision.
A qualified 'no regrets' here. My SE is packaged just as I wanted it. Sun/Sync and appearance packages were exactly what I hoped to find. I had no desire for the leather, ambient lighting or other touches. But I do sometimes wish I had more under the hood. Especially from standing still.
And here I was thinking I was the only one. I've kicked the hood release several times while exiting. I guess size 13W feet will do that. :rolleyes:
But I'm aware of it now and can avoid it usually.
Other than that I have just a couple of minors complaints. I noticed wear on my seats after only a few months. I got some custom seatcovers to avoid any more wear. And I find the lower switches (heat/ac control, etc) too low and pretty inconvenient.
I'm the same way. Too old to have a toy. I have a couple of Mazdas in the garage that I guess I'd consider my 'toys'
my 2009, 15000 miles
my '93 MX-6, 74000 miles, not long for my garage as it's about to be sold.