Part 2:
What, for me, Could Be Better: 1. I'm almost 6'1", 155 lbs. (tall and thin) and even with all the available adjustments, the driving position is still a compromise for me. I like to drive mostly upright, in a "command" position with my arms about half bent, my legs not quite completely outstretched when clutching, and the wheel directly in front of me. Getting as close to this as I can, with the steering wheel all the way out and down, the seat nearly all the way back, I can't see the gauges w/o ducking. Even the speedo is partially blocked (from about 45MPH up) by the wheel. And the "gas" pedal is still too close. I use the cruise control a lot though, and adjust my speed from the wheel; 2. Rear side vision could be better, especially with the dark tint in my HB. The very first thing I did when we brought the car home that day was to remove the rear headrests... and they haven't been back in since. This helped a lot; 3. The A/C. Another common complaint. In Texas where 100* in the summer is not unheard of,it has taken me the whole trip home from work, about 17 miles to get to reasonably cool. It's still better than nothing, and even knowing that it didn't change my mind in buying her in the first place. 'Just wish it were better; 4. The wheels take time to clean completely. There's a lot of surface area there and they are harder to scrub clean than they look; 5. Tires: The RS-A's SUCK; 6. The RS-A's SUCK; 7. Carpet: Anyone who plays an amplified instrument knows this stuff, and it ain't easy to clean; 8. The stock brake pads suck too, especially the rears, but I mentioned that already too; 9. The fog lamps are nearly useless, and as far as I know, not adjustable. I would like to have seen them offer driving lamps to supplement the high beams instead; 10. The rear springs are, in my opinion, weak. Put a moderate to heavy load in the hatch area, or a small trailer on the back and she will sag. I nearly bottomed her out one day with 15- 14"x 14" pavers. I drove home very slow and carefully that day.
Off hand I can't think of anything else. Some of these complains are my own and others are small by comparison. I would still buy another one... in a Heartbeat of America!
Good Luck, Pro5. I hope you find this helpful in your future decision making.
