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Greetings, just joined yesterday and posting 2nd thread. Pardon my ignorance.
In short, I live in the mountains with routine 4000 feet elevation climb/drop. My son picked up a 2012 Mazda 3 with 2.5 engine. Driving it was a revelation in terms of handling.
So my wife and I are considering a 2017 2.0 automatic in part because they are so affordable with current incentives. Doing research before we decide to purchase. But we would not mind a bit more power for mountain driving but did not want to jump to 2.5.
Two quick questions:
1. Is there a FAQ somewhere that lists out modifications for power gains versus cost
2. On my end, I would not mind basic noninvasive (meaning doesn't wear the car out faster or invalidate warranty) mods that are cost efficient. I realize that 'cost efficient' would be a relative.
Thanks for humoring me as a newbie. And yes, I scanned through six pages of threads here and realize that I better ask the experts here....:smile2:
In short, I live in the mountains with routine 4000 feet elevation climb/drop. My son picked up a 2012 Mazda 3 with 2.5 engine. Driving it was a revelation in terms of handling.
So my wife and I are considering a 2017 2.0 automatic in part because they are so affordable with current incentives. Doing research before we decide to purchase. But we would not mind a bit more power for mountain driving but did not want to jump to 2.5.
Two quick questions:
1. Is there a FAQ somewhere that lists out modifications for power gains versus cost
2. On my end, I would not mind basic noninvasive (meaning doesn't wear the car out faster or invalidate warranty) mods that are cost efficient. I realize that 'cost efficient' would be a relative.
Thanks for humoring me as a newbie. And yes, I scanned through six pages of threads here and realize that I better ask the experts here....:smile2: