(Just got back from testdriving a couple cars.. The Volkswagen EOS for the wife and a Hyundai Coupe 3.8 Track)
OMG... Really.. this car is not what you think it is.
First, inside it feels tight and well built. Does not feel cheap or flimsy at all. Seats are supportive and the only issue I had with them was the headrest position as I have a pony tail and it was pressing against it with my head back.
The features inside are nice. Both windows are 1 touch up and down. A nice touch. Sunroof is decent. Handsfree bluetooth, audio and whatnot are all standard. Rear had enough room for an adult. Barely. Think a tad better than a 4th gen camaro rear seat.
Shifter on the 6 speed was very short throw. Amazingly so. I will have to bring a full sized cup with me to try shifting with a cup in the holder to see if that is an issue.
I give the fit and finish of the car interior a solid 9/10.
Now driving this car was insteresting. Driving euro and jap cars, I have never had any issue with their clutches. The clutch in my car was never stiff or hard and never hard to feather. This clutch is HEAVY. You feel it constantly pushing against you. Very hard to feather.
The engine is responsive. The steering is crisp. The wheel is nicely sized at about 14" and even slight movements translate well. The tires on the track model are Potenza have a 140 treadwear (meaning very soft) and it feels very nice! Its a 306hp engine, so I would compare it to an LT1 and not the LS1. My LS1 in its stock form would kill this car but it is a decent car none the less.
I left the dealership amazed. In person the car looks excellent. Not too small and not too big. Just right. The only thing it is missing is the V8. Which, after speaking to the product manager for the coupe, may be in the next year or so..
I am thinking this will kill the new v6 camaro when it comes out.
If you have some time to kill and want to try out something you would not think you would enjoy, go give it a shot. Seriously.
