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Alan Smithee · 07-16-2008, 04:00 PM

Reservation made March 2007, spec'd in October, delivery today. Silver with red (they should call it orange) interior Passion coupe; heated seats the only option. Only 10 miles on it now, but already I regret not getting the premium stereo...the standard unit is awful.

Other than that, I'm very happy with it. Impressed with the quality feel inside and out; hopefully it doesn't loosen up too much. I made friends with the transmission very quickly, and it has ample power to get through traffic. Very nice piece of engineering overall, and I can tell it will be a lot of fun!

mfoster · 07-16-2008, 07:32 PM

There are a lot of threads on aftermarket radio and speaker installs here. Lots of options. You're probably better off not spending the money for the "better" factory radio.

Dan500 · 07-16-2008, 08:08 PM

Congrats Alan, be sure to post some pics and check your region for a local group!

SunDiego · 07-16-2008, 08:14 PM

Congrats and welcome!

**jwight** · 07-17-2008, 07:22 AM

Congrats on the new car and on your newspaper column.

Dave Van · 07-17-2008, 07:31 AM

The radio 9 is fine for me. I use it as background for a fun ride. If I really want to just listen to music I sit in the house. Car is too much fun with the radio off even! Enjoy and welcome!