I made the mistake of sitting in a blue 2006 model today while picking up an oil filter. The evil saleperson asked if I wanted to take a test-drive.
I was out of there in a flash, in my own 16 year old car. (my only consolation is my considerably better power to weight ratio and far superior wheels) :-/
I liked how the new model felt a lot more than I thought I would, taking a test-drive would be entering dangerous waters. I can't afford one, but I couldn't afford my low-mileage 1996 "M" edition back in 1999 either.....
I didn't even notice a cupholder, I guess being 5'9" instead of 6'4" helps there.
The good news is, Leon has agreed to let me borrow his white 2006 model for two weeks because we are such good friends. :-)
Pat