ST3

after 6 months its cr@p

I've had this 6 months now and I can sum it up in a sentence "don't believe the hype" its not the super hatch pocket rocket all the motor reviews proclaim it as.
The Bad.
It rattles a lot and things clunk under the dash. Its not good on fuel in the city. Driving very carefully and sticking to all speed limits rigidly you will get no more than 31mpg, which for 1.5L 3 pot engine is poor. The pick up is very sluggish in the normal driving mode. The ride is borderline harsh due to the oversized wheels and barely there tires. The performance pack is non detectable in normal driving so waste of money unless you hit the track often. Interior has to many hard plastics and the Recaro seats look great but if your slightly wider in the shoulders like me a bit cramped. Arm rest is to far back to be useable and in car entertainment is dim. It will not update via wi-fi however the Sat nav & DAB radio is a highlight. After 1000 miles I noticed the the seat starting to sag. The driver toys which are supposed to make life easier end up causing real greif. By which I mean the keyless entry / start is hateful. The auto wipers don't detect rain unless its chucking it down and auto lights which you can't turn off does drain your battery. The inability to turn these annoying aids off is scandalous.
The Good.
Heated seats and heated steering wheel is wonderful in the cold weather.

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