S1 Roadster 3.0 V6 – Nov 2014 – 10,000 miles from new
Good points - positives
• The car drives as well as it looks, the engine is a peach and the 5-speed gearbox, slick and decisive.
• It is pretty swift, when the engine is extended, it certainly feels like a proper performance car. However even at low revs the engine has plenty of lug.
• The steering is pretty heavy when parking, however it lightens up and is nicely weighted – above 25mph.
• With the side screens fitted there is minimal wind buffeting (many other convertibles I have previously owned – were far worse) and even up to motorway speeds (ehem!) the car is very quiet.
• The seats are very comfortable and although I am just over 6ft, I found the driving position OK i.e. no “odd” part of me fell asleep!
• Drove back in hot sun, motorway, town and mixed running and the temperature stayed a rock steady @ 85.
• The ride comfort was OK (I was expecting worse) however cats eyes on a dual carriage way are to be avoided?
A few – less “positive” points
• The rear-view mirror – mounted on the windscreen is huge and really does mean that you have to look “over-under-around” it!
• The engine is just too quiet, I will have to release some noise (the silencers under each running board – are huge – they must also weight a tonne?)
• I don’t like the front view with just the bumper over ridders – I much prefer a full width bumper and some spot lights.
Your thoughts on:
1. A sports exhaust - and can the Catalytic Converts be removed?
2. A small interior mirror?
Overall – I am very pleased with the car, it looks great and goes very well….no rust issues either, like other “classics” – I have owned.
Thanks Mark
