VectorForFood
11-07-2010, 06:27 AM
Hey guys,
A couple of people had asked me to post up my likes/dislikes compared to my 2009 Speed3 to my 2010.
1.)Performance-
I'll start here since this is why most people buy these cars. While the numbers say that the car is technically slower 0-60 and 1/4 times, I find it personally "feels" faster. Why? Well I don't know exactly, perhaps it's the supposed torque limiting in 1st and 2nd which allows you to better apply quicker acceleration without fighting the wheel as much, I never noticed this as a problem in my 2009, until I drove my 2010 and felt how much smoother it is.
2.)Handling-
This is probably the biggest improvement for me overall. While I had heard handling had been improved in the 2010, I have found it to be a vast improvement, now before anyone says "tires" I was running a set of relatively new tires on my 2009, and not poor tires either. The car has far less understeer than the 2009 model and the steering is far more agile and responsive, braking feels somewhat the same, although perhaps slightly better balanced, but that part is minute and probably in my head.
3.)Features-
Geez, where to start? Listing all those features on this car not on my 2009... Leather seats (Half/Half Cloth), heated seats, blue tooth, memory seating, Auto-Dimming Rearview mirror, navigation, transponder key system...
4.)Comfort-
While this doesn't matter to most people I'll talk about it... the ride itself is similar to the 2009 or any first gen, rougher than a regular car... big deal we don't buy these cars for a pleasurable ride, I'll take handling over comfort anyday, that being said it's not uncomfortable, just noticable jumping from one car to the other. The one big change in ergonomics I've noticed is the position of the shifter, it sits higher up and closer to the driver and is far more comfortable than in the 2009, again this is something I never had an issue with in the 09 until I drove my new one.
5.) Looks-
Draw your own conclusion, it's growing on me, and you've all seen the pictures...all that being said, first bodykit with a smile delete is probably going to be purchased by me.... although I don't hate it.
Overall-
I love this car, it is a definate upgrade from my 2009 in every respect, no regrets at all!
A couple of people had asked me to post up my likes/dislikes compared to my 2009 Speed3 to my 2010.
1.)Performance-
I'll start here since this is why most people buy these cars. While the numbers say that the car is technically slower 0-60 and 1/4 times, I find it personally "feels" faster. Why? Well I don't know exactly, perhaps it's the supposed torque limiting in 1st and 2nd which allows you to better apply quicker acceleration without fighting the wheel as much, I never noticed this as a problem in my 2009, until I drove my 2010 and felt how much smoother it is.
2.)Handling-
This is probably the biggest improvement for me overall. While I had heard handling had been improved in the 2010, I have found it to be a vast improvement, now before anyone says "tires" I was running a set of relatively new tires on my 2009, and not poor tires either. The car has far less understeer than the 2009 model and the steering is far more agile and responsive, braking feels somewhat the same, although perhaps slightly better balanced, but that part is minute and probably in my head.
3.)Features-
Geez, where to start? Listing all those features on this car not on my 2009... Leather seats (Half/Half Cloth), heated seats, blue tooth, memory seating, Auto-Dimming Rearview mirror, navigation, transponder key system...
4.)Comfort-
While this doesn't matter to most people I'll talk about it... the ride itself is similar to the 2009 or any first gen, rougher than a regular car... big deal we don't buy these cars for a pleasurable ride, I'll take handling over comfort anyday, that being said it's not uncomfortable, just noticable jumping from one car to the other. The one big change in ergonomics I've noticed is the position of the shifter, it sits higher up and closer to the driver and is far more comfortable than in the 2009, again this is something I never had an issue with in the 09 until I drove my new one.
5.) Looks-
Draw your own conclusion, it's growing on me, and you've all seen the pictures...all that being said, first bodykit with a smile delete is probably going to be purchased by me.... although I don't hate it.
Overall-
I love this car, it is a definate upgrade from my 2009 in every respect, no regrets at all!