Recent content by DrefromLA

2010 M3GT Automatic with both Tech and Moon Roof packages - $21K (not including the 6K for trade-in).

Awful shot from my iPhone, but you get the idea - 30% window tint on all but front and wind.

I've never heard of Lexol - I'll have to check their stuff out. In terms of the quality of the leather, you're right. The BMW leather was thicker, that's for certain. Is there anything I should be concerned about regarding the leather on the 3? I imagine Meguiar's is kind enough on leather to...

Well, I drove her home yesterday and into work about an hour ago and I'm quite pleased. Appointment for tint tomorrow. Going on a mini-ride on Saturday. Question for you folks: What leather treatments do you use? I've been religiously using Meguiar's Aloe Cleaner/Shampoo with my former BMW...

Thanks! Black Mica - I'm partial to black cars. Thank you. Your car looks awesome! Thanks! 2002 (E46) 325Ci. It was lowered on Bilsteins and H&R, eye lids... was a fun car. Just cost me a lot after the warranty expired.

Paperwork was signed and I'll be picking up my 2010 Mazda3 Grand Touring 5-door this afternoon. Later this week, it will be off to the tint shop, then pictures.

Thanks! And sound advice - I'm unafraid to take a walk. :)

CTt3P5, thank you. Best of luck in your wait :) Thanks for the welcome. The BMW must go since the cost of maintenance has gone up incredibly (including the cost of fuel... premium only). So I needed to find a car that came close to the fun that is driving a BMW (they make cars for drivers...

I'm in the process of shopping a final price for a 2010 Mazda3 Grand Touring (Black Mica w/ Moon/Bose package) in my area. I test drove a car without the moonroof over the weekend and was impressed. It handled similarly to my current BMW coupe... which says a lot. Quite an exciting time...