yeah it never hurts to check the oil when you remember it. personally I can't evan remember to do it half the time until the engine is hot and the oil is in the engine, and I have to wait for it to settle back down into the oil pan. so you've got the right idea about monitering it.
by the way welcome to HAN
and don't worry about what people say about your new import.
some people just don't and never will get why they rule... some of the people in my family think big cars are the only way to go,
but do your thing peace and