Recent content by MrWideTires

The reason I recommend getting one without a moonroof, it's because that's where a lot of the issues are. You can have three different types of issues with them, and two of them are due to poor materials chosen. Yes the Jetta is big and comparable to the others! But still, the Golf is small...

My opinion based on owning a 10th gen Si, several STIs, and a MK7... I have personal experience with all. Civic Si: amazing car, I miss it so much, they DO run well on 87 octane, it just cuts the power down to about 190hp. Driven aggressively I was able to get 37mpg with regular gas...

2007 Matrix gets synthetic every 10k, doesn't burn a drop. 2020 Camry gets synthetic every 6k, also no burn.

We have a ton of Subarus in my family. Funny they all get different oils.. The 2020 Legacy gets 0w20 (until it's older, and then 5w30) The 2021 Ascent gets 5w30 because turbo The 2015 STI gets 5w40

After owning a VW Golf TDI (mk7), no wonder why. A Civic Si was cheaper, bigger, faster, lower maintenance, less issues, oh and got close to the same fuel mileage.. but I could use 87 octane instead of diesel, making my fuel bill actually lower. If you get a VW it's because you like the brand...

Couldn't gift me Goodyears. My friend owned a tire shop for years, EVERY time they had issues with a tire (bubbles or tread separation), it was chinese tires or goodyears, almost never anything else. The traction is horrible.. in 2018 I bought a new Civic Si, came with new Goodyears and it...

All my cars have it, it's a necessity in Florida. Heck I have whole windshield tint AND also a strip at the top; you don't need to go too dark. My "commuters" have 55%, it's barely noticeable and cops have never batted an eye. My STI has 70%, because it already gets enough police attention as...

yep! It's currently in my Matrix! (2007 XR, 1zz). I know some have used even bigger filters (for Toyota V8s), but I personally like the value of motorcraft, plus good size, and it has a silicone ADBV.

I have an 07 Matrix with the 1ZZ. I use the oversized Motorcraft filter (FL-400S), and it takes about 4.9qts.

I have a 2007 Toyota Matrix, the ABS has always been on when stopped and it has never been an issue. Lately the cruise light started blinking and at the same time, the car would idle low (like 500rpm) and the AC would start blowing hot. Took it to my local mechanic and he recharged the AC...

STI: Depreciation - $0, it hasn't lost a penny in 6 years Payment- $0 Registration- $80 Insurance- $900 Oil- $30 Other maintenance- $100 Fuel- $900 TOTAL: ~ $2000/year MK7 TDI: Depreciation - around $1500/yr currently Payment- $265/m Registration- $50 Insurance- $900 Oil- $150 Other...

Living in Florida has taught me: 1. Invest in Rain-X 2. Get the cheap wipers... the expensive ones are gonna dry rot just as quick.

It costs more, but it has more room and gets around the same MPG as the crosstrek, so it might be worth it!

Look for another dealer, one dealer shouldn't deter you from a good brand. Personally, I can't *wait* to get rid of my MK7 Golf and get a Crosstrek, or maybe a Forester. My local dealer never sells for above MSRP.

If it wasn't for the delicate emissions system (MK7 uses DEF), then I'd just dump Rotella in it!