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After 1000 miles my thoughts:-
Handling and comfort: very good. In fact as close to perfect as you could get in such a small car. It drives like a car that's much bigger than it is. Road noise is well suppressed for a car of the the size
Style & design: Funky and functional. Even the much maligned rear parcel shelf hasn't bugged me and having M&M integrated into the car is really good. I'm glad I ordered the speaker pack and cruise control after a couple of long journeys to North and South Devon. IMHO the 3 door is better looking but I needed the extra 2 doors.
Engine and Gearbox: Provided you ignore the gear change prompts on the speedo progress can be good. Changing up too early prompts the engine to loose torque so I change up at about 2300 rpm unless on a steep or long incline. The gearbox is easy even engaging reverse although the gear change is audible if you have the windows down and especially 1st to 2nd. My Mondeo gearbox could also be heard under similar conditions. The engine burbles under load but cruising at 70mph is relaxed and and almost inaudible. I like the noise it makes when you give itbeans.
Fun Factor: Brilliant. I love driving it much to my amazement after coming down from a much larger higher power and spec car.
Overall Verdict: The canines testicles
Edited by: Roger the Shrubber
Handling and comfort: very good. In fact as close to perfect as you could get in such a small car. It drives like a car that's much bigger than it is. Road noise is well suppressed for a car of the the size
Style & design: Funky and functional. Even the much maligned rear parcel shelf hasn't bugged me and having M&M integrated into the car is really good. I'm glad I ordered the speaker pack and cruise control after a couple of long journeys to North and South Devon. IMHO the 3 door is better looking but I needed the extra 2 doors.
Engine and Gearbox: Provided you ignore the gear change prompts on the speedo progress can be good. Changing up too early prompts the engine to loose torque so I change up at about 2300 rpm unless on a steep or long incline. The gearbox is easy even engaging reverse although the gear change is audible if you have the windows down and especially 1st to 2nd. My Mondeo gearbox could also be heard under similar conditions. The engine burbles under load but cruising at 70mph is relaxed and and almost inaudible. I like the noise it makes when you give itbeans.
Fun Factor: Brilliant. I love driving it much to my amazement after coming down from a much larger higher power and spec car.
Overall Verdict: The canines testicles

Edited by: Roger the Shrubber