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Well after a 6 month wait it's finally here.
Spent most of the afternoon getting acquainted and I think it's true love - the car is fantastic. Just as everyone has heard from other members here, it really does bring a smile to your face. Much more aggressive than pictures can portray which is why I've created a couple of quick videos for anyone interested (one of them below).
Quick feedback:
it's a very accurate car. Steering feels true and tight in the right ways. Love it.
Significant differences across the various driving modes for sure. They're fun.
For my eyes, the best interior in its class.
So far none of the rattles I've heard about from some unlucky others.
Even after hearing so much about it, the exhaust note and sound in general exceeded my expectations. I know myself well enough to know I will never ever get tired of it.
This thing is ***** to the wall. It's fast. There's also a confidence there (torque inspired I'm sure) thats unlike anything I've experienced in a car.
Straight up - this is the best car I've driven (totally relative I know).
Couple of minor criticisms (but nothing that ruined the day)
- command system is pretty bad. I'm in the digital tech biz and so I judge - whoever built this thing really had no idea. You have to actually try to make a UI/UX this poor.
- I may have missed something completely here but the seats don't fold/move up any more than a few inches. My 8 year old actually had more of a time getting into the back than I expected. He figured out an easy way eventually and I don't see it as a major disappointment....and yes I know I know, who cares about the rear seats...well they're there and I'd like my little dude to use them once in a while. I have the performance seats btw.
I can't wait to drive the car again. I love it.
Lastly: I consider myself a pretty good guy - some good qualities I like to think, some not so good I'm sure, but for what it's worth I've done well and do it honestly...I'm a self made man baby. I appreciate being able to own a car like this. It's truly a blessing and we're all very fortunate. I'm going to enjoy this car and be proud of it.
Having said that I'm also going to try and be more generous - a day like today is a good day to remember to pay it back once in a while. I'll do it too...the car will remind me.
Thanks all. Much appreciated. I hope everyone still waiting gets delivery soon.
It's been a fun few days - I've never looked forward to drives to and from work more in my life
The sound of this monster downshifting on long turns is incredible.
Am I really not supposed to have this thing in sport or sport+ until after break-in? I'm already cheating to be honest.
The only thing worse than waiting for the car to be delivered is knowing it's sitting in my garage.
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