Here are my thoughts after a couple of days...
Good
(a) The build quality is fine for the price
(b) The car accelerates surprisingly well from 60mph in top gear
(c) The Flair stereo is nice once it has been set up "properly"
(d) Nearly 45mpg after less than 100 miles of driving on local roads and fast driving on dual carriageways seems reasonable
Bad
(a) The lack of reach adjustment on the steering wheel leads to a slightly odd driving position. I did test two cars, but both cars had a broken drivers seat height adjustment lever (!!!) so I never had the option to see if this made a difference...
(b) The gear up-change suggestions are ludicrous. I mainly find that if I change up according to the display the engine "labours". In particular, it does not feel comfortable in 4th at 30mph, but at 35mph is it fine.
(c) With the Panoramic roof, the rear headroom is less than ideal - I am less than 6ft and could not sit comfortably behind the drivers seat. Note: This will never bother me!
(d) When it was 7C outside, I could not get fresh air to the face level vents. I assume they will blow cold in Summer...
Surprising
(a) This car generates the same level of interest with the general public as my early 2008 Fiat 500 did!
Good
(a) The build quality is fine for the price
(b) The car accelerates surprisingly well from 60mph in top gear
(c) The Flair stereo is nice once it has been set up "properly"
(d) Nearly 45mpg after less than 100 miles of driving on local roads and fast driving on dual carriageways seems reasonable
Bad
(a) The lack of reach adjustment on the steering wheel leads to a slightly odd driving position. I did test two cars, but both cars had a broken drivers seat height adjustment lever (!!!) so I never had the option to see if this made a difference...
(b) The gear up-change suggestions are ludicrous. I mainly find that if I change up according to the display the engine "labours". In particular, it does not feel comfortable in 4th at 30mph, but at 35mph is it fine.
(c) With the Panoramic roof, the rear headroom is less than ideal - I am less than 6ft and could not sit comfortably behind the drivers seat. Note: This will never bother me!
(d) When it was 7C outside, I could not get fresh air to the face level vents. I assume they will blow cold in Summer...
Surprising
(a) This car generates the same level of interest with the general public as my early 2008 Fiat 500 did!