Misty gauges, yes we have all suffered to an extent. Mine are sometimes so bad I have to stick to the speed limit !!! With regard to the engine, have you had the soft ware upgrade? It is a free service and only takes a couple of mins. and as Dave W said, it will get better as the engine beds in. I am now somewhere over 13000 and mine goes like a rocket. Big smiles but even bigger eyes watching for the "Safety Vans" hiding around corners.