New to this site.

[Neddy Seagoon]

Hi everyone, just wanted to introduce my self. I live Southern Ontario, Canada and drive a 09 Vibe ( aka Matrix ) during the cooler months. It is a 2.4 liter with a stick shift and very good on long trips to Florida.
My normal mode of transportation is a Kawasaki W650 which has been put away now the snow is here.
My wife's car is a 03 Cooper S, stick shift which is a great city car plus it goes like a bat out of hell.
I am hoping to pick up some Ecomod tips from this site.

Thanks, Neddy

[SVOboy]

Welcome to EcoModder

[Weather Spotter]

welcome from another matrix owner!

[Daox]

Welcome to the site. The Matrix is a pretty capable car. I loved the mileage mine got in combination with the hauling room.

For mod ideas you can take a look at what I did to mine. The key though is driving style.

http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...read-1890.html

[cfg83]

Neddy Seagoon -

Welcome to EM! The Vibe's been one of my favorite MP(ractical interior volume)G machines for years.

CarloSW2

[mcrews]

Welcome,

I really like the mini cooper s.....does bmw own them/make them?

[rgathright]

Welcome aboard!

Stick shifts are fun.

[Neddy Seagoon]

Originally Posted by mcrews

Welcome,

I really like the mini cooper s.....does bmw own them/make them?

Yup, they are made in England by BMW. A very strong and safe car, and reliable.

[Neddy Seagoon]

Originally Posted by rgathright

Welcome aboard!

Stick shifts are fun.

Hi, yes we both taught to drive in England many years ago and there was no such thing as a automatic then. We both do not like driving Automatics. I guess it's stick what you are use to.

[samtrainer]

I'm also new and own a 2007 mini cooper s in blue with a white stripe. I will post pics later on. Yes Mini used to be 100% british but is now owned by BMW who in my opinion have done a great job with it. In my opinion stick is the only way to drive!