07-22-2006, 02:01 AM
Just as a 3 week update: I pretty much love it so far. The only thing I dont like is the inefficiency of the automatic - I get way better gas mileage when I shift myself. The auto wants to shift out of first at 5500+ RPM's every time, unless you REALLY baby it. Thats not too much to complain about, except its a little jerky because of the dramatic change in RPMS when it does shift. The car handles. Ive never driven an AWD car, so they are probably all like this, but damn, it's pretty awesome. It's quick too, and has loads of top end torque - easy to pass someone on 81 without downshifting. The electronic manual shift mode is tons of fun - and seems to gain better MPG if you use it all the time - see above. I hate to say it, but I may have to take this to an autocross or two - I feel like I want to see just how well it can do - and me too, since Ive never driven one before. I always figured my white car would spin out since I've never done it before, and fuck the paint up on a cone or something - dont think I have to worry about this car doing that. The End.
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