Recent content by UrbanmanUSA

for MPG, shoulda bought the non-speed M3 w/2.0 Your never gonna get great MPG with the speed, given the size of engine, and the way it is valved. That's the price you pay for the performance. I own a 3i, with 2.0, auto, and get mid thirties MPG on the highway, and about 28-29 with a mix of...

Another note In case anyone is wondering, you don't have to actually start your engine ... if you turn your key far enough to turn the ignition system on - just short of actually starting your car - that is far enough. PS. my car is a 2007 3i touring.

DREAD is the man! CONFIRMED HERE ALSO! You made my day, Dread! Not sure if anyone else noted it, but if you hold the SET button on any of the displays, it will reset it. ie. If you are displaying avg fuel economy, hold SET, and it will reset.

Settling In a new engine I don't like the term break in. Bad connotation. You want your new engine to settle in. The way I think of it is, suppose you hadn't worked out at the gym for months - first couple weeks back, you would take it easy, right? For at least 600 miles (this number per my...

I've owned my 2007 Mazda 3 (with 2.0) for a little less than 2 months. Prior to buying it, I've always owned cars where I've performed my own routine maintenance, including oil changes. So, right after I bought the car, I checked the oil. It seemed to be way overfilled. I went to the Mazda...

Use the power of email My negotiating tip is ... send an email to 4-5 dealers located close to you, stating the model/color/engine/transmission/options you want, and tell them to email you back, 1) If they have it in stock, and 2) tell them you want to know their best price for it. I used this...

I've owned my 2007 Mazda 3 (with 2.0) for a little less than 2 months. Prior to buying it, I've always owned cars where I've performed my own routine maintenance, including oil changes. So, right after I bought the car, I checked the oil. It seemed to be way overfilled. I went to the...