Don’t let it put you off - the CX cars are really wonderful - when all little niggles are fixed!! I have 25,000 Kms on mine and I have loved every one - my local mechanic will have me “on road “ in a jiffy once the new rad arrives!
Cheers!
I've driven the CX and was mightily impressed by the step change in ride quality and the ease with which it achieved its performance envelope especially when compared with the Roadster. I felt a little more exposed in the cabin as it was much less snug, the seat didn't hug me enough in cornering and the brakes felt dead. Very much a modern convertible underpinnings clothed in a 1930's body. At that price point the side screens, potential for drafts and water ingress and a manual hood did kind of leave a few question marks as to real everyday all year round practicality in a UK climate, when not on those halcyon days touring the south France in glorious sunshine.
The wife cant drive the Roadster it just too heavy for her, but an automatic CX might well fit the bill. I'm just watching and waiting for the success of the recent upgrades following the CX issues to see how things pan out. She wants a newer convertible, nothing wrong with her current car, so its a toss up whether we put money into a new Merc and keep the Roadster or keep the Merc and sell the Roadster.
