Right post test drive update.... lets just say we both loved the car and can't wait to get ours plus having driven the manual we 100% made right choice going with the Auto.
Doncaster let us have the car and off we went for two hours
, really great branch and said we can have another test drive any time.
The manual I get all the comments about the on off switch thing, including I noticed an annoying click noise on release (guess this is the spring on the pedal). The shift itself was great when going (although 1st was a little notchy and difficult to start with) but the clutch took some mastering to get a smooth change one minute I'd got a brilliant change and the next I felt like Maureen from driving school, mainly at low speeds (guess some people like this element of getting the perfect shift), in traffic was an absolute
especially getting stuck for 20 minutes in Doncaster reminded me why I want an auto. My other half managed to stall 3 times trying to reverse back off the drive and, on the 4th, attempt he decided best approach was loads of revs resulting in wheel spin which has now left tyre marks on the drive
. He also gave us both a brown trouser moment
by putting his foot down too much after we turned right at a crossroads where the back of the car stepped out quite a bit without trying.
Also, there is no shortage of power trundles around in 6th at 30 and soon as you put your foot down it accelerates with no down changes. Traffic light grand prix (even if I was the only one taking part
) were great fun. Engine revs so quickly and smoothly it gains speed with ease in all situations, never felt lacking in anyway, in my opinion and having played with the trip commuter eventually resetting it, I'm sure 30+ mpg would be pretty easy to achieve.
A few observations:
- The dark blue was a lovely colour, but I think a brighter colour would make it stand out even more. Still undecided on if we want the rear duck bill spoiler, or if it would look odd (given the stock boot lid slight spoiler looks added (as its not one piece with the panel).
- It's such a shame we can't have the red interior option would really lift the feel. I think the dash and design are pretty good as were the materials in general no rattles or squeaks and felt totally solid.
- Seats are superb and radio was fine just, annoying no proper sat nav and that the usb are in the arm rest. Back seats are useless
and the protruding glove box is bizarre.
- The switches are all lovely apart from the stupid indicator stalks though will get used to them.
- Don't like the lack of antihijack auto locking or that when you do lock the doors pulling the interior handle doesn't unlock them.
- Ride I found firm but comfortable is the only way I can describe it, road noise again not the worst and not the best but was fine. Steering and general feeling when driving = superb as were the brakes 10/10 here.
Aside from a few minor points above so looking forward to driving the auto, now roll on 2024 and delivery
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, shame we still don't have an auto to drive.
), be even better if we get the little keypad alarm system like the GT86 used to have as really like the speed locking anti-hijack but suspect I will have to live without this.
If you don’t like the manual put a hard hat on before you say anything 
The test drive service/experience seems very variable between dealers. What was your order time if you’re a 2024 delivery 
I can’t quite make out the reg is it VS72 OBX 
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