Recent content by jtom

A few days ago I noticed a very high pitched noise coming from the front right wheel well. I assumed that I needed new brakes (58k). However, this high pitched noise occurs also when I am not braking and actually accelerating. I then thought that it could be the suspension. Then I thought...

Yea I wouldnt expect any type of reviews for a few weeks. Even with the increased power, suspension, the wrx will probably start at 27k. So it doesnt even matter in my mind because you can get a speed3 for 22k, plus you stand out alot less in a speed3.

I think that the base msrp will be $27,995. I like what they have done with the enhancements but I just really like the level of stealth that the ms3 has. I really dont like to get attention and any wrx will stand out in any color over most cars, especially to the younger crowd. While the awd...

Ive been to the one off of north florida ave, ferman mazda. Their servive department looked decent, although I was just there to pick up a spare part. I think the other dealers in the area will be about the same, I would just go to the one closest to you.

The decision between the dodge and the mazda is not hard for me. All you have to do is look at them both. The dodge is extremely ugly. Not only that, the cheapness of the overall vehicle is so obvious, just compare the interiors of both cars. However I do wish the mazda had a boost gauge...

I ordered one and he said it would be a few days, I will not try to drive it much if at all until then.

The odd thing also is that the cap to the coolant container is missing. They told me about it when I was about to leave. I think they removed it because they wanted to do alot of stuff to my car- new air filter etc, stuff I didnt need. Now I have to go to the mazda dealership to find a...

The oil is changed every 3000 miles as recommended.

I am sure about the sound difference, I noticed it immediately. I dont see how an oil change would affect it but it all started immediately after going to firestone. The exhaust difference is only at higher rpms. I will look under the car.......

The only thing is I have no issues when it is not cold.

and a wheel alignment done at the local firestone. I didnt notice anything driving it home but I did when I just drove it now. At the stop light, I noticed that my exhaust sounded much more aggressive. However I assumed this was the cars around me so I let it go. It then happened again and I...

I wish they would have included an AWD version. The MS3 can also get you into alot of trouble.........

No I agree that domestics are alot better then they were but I will never hold them to the standard of imports. Its my fault, I probably shouldnt have talked that way about domestics because the argument will probably consume this thread. What I can say is that there is nothing on the HHR that...

The HHR is a domestic, which equals low quality, reliability, and resale value, thats all I have to say.

I have always had this problem with my 2003 protege. I dont currently live up north anymore but was curious if anyone has these problems. When it got cold out and my car was sitting outside, it would not start. When it didnt start, it wasnt that cold, no other cars had these issues. I was...