Originally Posted by s1eeper

Congrats, Iam new to the ranks by 6 weeks as well. We also love the vehicle. Only gripe is the fuel economy as it doesn't forgive lead foots like myself.

Got roped into ours by inadvertently going into the dealership (salt lake city) on the last day of the fiscal month for march with the intent of buying used. The sales manager said "we'll get you into a new one". And sure enough he did; made the numbers quite pleasing. While we were talking I asked how much tint would be and he said they'd do it if we bought it. That was that, got 40% in front and 30% in the rear (don't like reduced night vision).

About the hitch, if you select 06 for the year you'll get a Curt option thats more money but has 2 more attachment points. That'll be the one I get.

Is the invisible mask good? We purchased the bra but after only using it twice we have some hairline scratches in the hood. Better than rock chips but still annoying as some buffing is now required.

As far as the tire wear thing that seems to be sweeping the UK, I haven't seen any abnormal wear in 1800 miles.

A friend and I were joking around about dropping a speed3 drivetrain in the 5, man that would be sweet.

I'm thinking it would be nice to get 16" 6 rims to improve fuel economy and soften the ride a little. There was a used blue one with chrome 6 wheels and it looked all right (standard 5 spoke).

Has any one replace the stock speakers to try for better sound yet? It looks like the stock stereo is irreplacable with its integration into the green display bar. The volume seems far to coarse for my taste, sometimes I like it barely audible but its just not possible.

I guess thats enough topics for one reply....

Originally Posted by s1eeper

Has any one replace the stock speakers to try for better sound yet? It looks like the stock stereo is irreplacable with its integration into the green display bar. The volume seems far to coarse for my taste, sometimes I like it barely audible but its just not possible.