Feels like my 2.5i is getting civilized, the ride isn't as harsh even over lumpy streets, Even with raising the tire pressures a few psi above what is recommended. Shifting out of first is getting easier and quicker, and the seats aren't feeling as hard, and the lumbar area doesn't feel like it is sticking in my back. Have about 2800mi on it, and guess it is breaking in, being less hard or stiff.
I upped the tire pressures to try to improve mileage. Got 26 with mostly conservative highway driving with the AC off, with lower pressures. With the AC on and mixed driving, and not very conservative, I only got 22mpg. Think I had some miles on the tank when I upped the tire pressures. Have to give it a good test with no changes, and see what it can do with the AC on, then in the fall with it off.
VF