So has anyone's opinion changed now that the 2.7L/Auto upgrade is $3500?
Got it. Yeah I'm back to the 2.3L/MT I think. I was going base 4dr, but now the difference in price is only $1100 between the base and BB if I get the MT. I'm not worried about DI 4cyl though - I just passed 100k miles on my Mazda6 with no issues. Run a catch can and use good full-synthetic oil. Should be good to go.
Yep, see my post above.
Thanks for the feedback on the catch can/good full synthetic oil. I was one that got scared off by the 2.3L catch can discussion + pairing that with a brand new never used manual tranny, I figured why not upgrade to the 2.7L for $1895? Well, that's changed, so now I'm back thinking longer extended warranty to ease my concerns with the manual. My preference from the beginning was manual, so I guess I'm back home. LOLGot it. Yeah I'm back to the 2.3L/MT I think. I was going base 4dr, but now the difference in price is only $1100 between the base and BB if I get the MT. I'm not worried about DI 4cyl though - I just passed 100k miles on my Mazda6 with no issues. Run a catch can and use good full-synthetic oil. Should be good to go.
So has anyone's opinion changed now that the 2.7L/Auto upgrade is $3500?
This is what happens when I venture away from my safe space. The universe goes off it’s axis and auto transmissions are being charged full price. I apologize. I’m going back to playing with my stick.Thanks for the feedback on the catch can/good full synthetic oil. I was one that got scared off by the 2.3L catch can discussion + pairing that with a brand new never used manual tranny, I figured why not upgrade to the 2.7L for $1895? Well, that's changed, so now I'm back thinking longer extended warranty to ease my concerns with the manual. My preference from the beginning was manual, so I guess I'm back home. LOL
Heated seats are “Godsend” to us mere mortals. Imagine on a late fall or early spring chilly morning, cruising around heat blasting and seats set on high with no top and no doors.
Welcome Back Home!Thanks for the feedback on the catch can/good full synthetic oil. I was one that got scared off by the 2.3L catch can discussion + pairing that with a brand new never used manual tranny, I figured why not upgrade to the 2.7L for $1895? Well, that's changed, so now I'm back thinking longer extended warranty to ease my concerns with the manual. My preference from the beginning was manual, so I guess I'm back home. LOL
Not flaming...Heated seats are “Godsend” to us mere mortals. Imagine on a late fall or early spring chilly morning, cruising around heat blasting and seats set on high with no top and no doors.
No joke, you sit at a light, even on a big machine, and your can mirror watch the mouth breathing cage operators look down at their phone and once you are out of their direct line of sight, they forget about you and rely on peripheral vision which misses a rider. Invariably they will roll forward to close a non-existent gap by letting up on the brake. I am afraid to honk or twirl the twin up to get their attention as they are half likely to just jump and hit you harder. It is twenty times as bad with getting forced out of a lane from 30 years ago with cell phones distracting people. Ipod radios and screens make it worse.Thank you for your honesty about occasional distraction that is what scares me when im at a light on my cycle ,and i dont scare easy!
Very well said.No joke, you sit at a light, even on a big machine, and your can mirror watch the mouth breathing cage operators look down at their phone and once you are out of their direct line of sight, they forget about you and rely on peripheral vision which misses a rider. Invariably they will roll forward to close a non-existent gap by letting up on the brake. I am afraid to honk or twirl the twin up to get their attention as they are half likely to just jump and hit you harder. It is twenty times as bad with getting forced out of a lane from 30 years ago with cell phones distracting people. Ipod radios and screens make it worse.
A lot of people don't drive any more, they no longer practice good habits because they don't have to do so with the Nanny's and safety stuff that will protect them instead of others. So they drive, but they don't 'drive', no mental engagement
Gives the "Watch Out For The Other Guy" slogan even more relevance and importance now - and whether I am on my Harley or in my Jeep I am always always watching out for the other guy/gal and way too often having to make extreme evasive moves to prevent getting hitNo joke, you sit at a light, even on a big machine, and your can mirror watch the mouth breathing cage operators look down at their phone and once you are out of their direct line of sight, they forget about you and rely on peripheral vision which misses a rider. Invariably they will roll forward to close a non-existent gap by letting up on the brake. I am afraid to honk or twirl the twin up to get their attention as they are half likely to just jump and hit you harder. It is twenty times as bad with getting forced out of a lane from 30 years ago with cell phones distracting people. Ipod radios and screens make it worse.
A lot of people don't drive any more, they no longer practice good habits because they don't have to do so with the Nanny's and safety stuff that will protect them instead of others. So they drive, but they don't 'drive', no mental engagement