On start up there is an initial rise in revs for what seems like a couple of seconds before mine settles down to a 900 rpm tick-over. Today I found that it would pull away from cold in third which was a mistake on my part but interesting never the less. Do you not find second gear to be a very strong gear too? I haven't had the opportunity to have someone put a stopwatch on second but it seems very quick indeed - actually a laugh out loud gear. Otherwise I do like its ability to potter around in fifth where possible. 30kph seems very comfortable. The car rides very well too -adjustable Spax and brake reaction bars and panhard rod. It is not I imagine going to be like a cx P4 but perfectly acceptable and even pressing on on an undulating road surface, it feels planted. This was what I was hoping other owners would comment on. Our roads are by the way, often free of traffic for minutes at a time.
Yes, and without an eye on a sporty way the +4 is a real good sportstourer. A gently giant still pulling and wake up with a nice roar from 3500rpm on.
But now in her new homeland with great routes around my home I'm a little bit critical (and frustrated) about the fast diesel around and away.
But may be the diesels (and white vans) are faster, they havn't the outstanding beauty ;-)
René
