Just got back from a thousand mile road trip over the holiday's, and it drove like a charm. Most noticable was the highway stability in high winds and rain (half the trip). Like a rock. Also noticed that you really have to be a little more aware than perhaps a smaller lighter car coming to a stop and anicipate the circumstances or so it seemed to me. It's been said in that the shorter seat "pans" contribute to leg fatigue, BS! Very little body fatigue at all. I find that the trip computer is a bit of bother as you have to take one hand and your eyes off the road and reach around the wheel while driving. Perhaps a mount on the steering wheel along with the radio and cruise control would take at least one of these issues away. Internal room and trunk space phenomal. 3 people, luggage (gifts boots etc) for four days not an issue at all. Gas mileage was much better than expected with the 6. The larger engine gave a bit more security while highway driving as the additional power was called on more than once to avoid potential problems. Windsheild wipers left not a smudge and clearing the glass was made quicker with the 6 sprayers on the hood. Front visibility was excellent side was good (be sure to check twice with that door stanchion there) and rear, well I still miss the windshield wiper. All in all passed the intitiation with an A. Doc
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18 years ago