Despite being only 2.2 liters, does not mind driving around at low rpms.
Even on a cold morning, with the top down, the heater works great.
The AC also works great in such a small cabin.
Corners very well yet is just as smooth as my g35 on the open road.
I rather like the slight whine from the engine.
Thirsty for a 4 banger

 

yup. that's the s for ya.
what is DRL?

 

^^ daytime running lights. yes they suck on the S. they look cool on other cars though, like the FG Si

 

Daytime running lights. It's an 06+ thing.

 

I actually love the way they look, gives it a real mean appearance IMO.

On, another note...ALL of your examinations are dead on! haha! I just bought mine 2 weeks ago. The gas gauge on Hondas have alway been funky. I have been averaging about 150miles from full to the halfway mark, then like you said once past half its a goner in no time. The last 4 bars maybe last 20 miles no matter what speed or gear.

 

^^ yep. you always have this last shred of hope that this tank...THIS TANK will actually last 150 miles below the halfway mark, just like the first half. then you realize that you just get lied to every time.

 

I actually thought I was getting 30 miles to the gallon by extrapolation.

 

hmmm

1st gear seems tall?

but yeah the gas is really tricky

 

1st gear is even taller on AP1 due to 1000rpm's extra

 

Wait until you need the visor for the first time, it's almost completely useless. Also a lot of more OCD new drivers complain that the Mode button is pretty stupid too.

Finally the Gas gauge is a personal hate for me. I leave work with 4-5 (ap2) bars and look down a couple miles from home to see 1 or 0 bars. Scarry, but I haven't run out yet.

I think honda is just trying to make the final quarter of the gauge more sensitive, so that you can get a more detailed picture of that last gallon, but it just makes it easier to run out of gas.