You know, I can't really say about the steering yet, because I've not been on any roads where I'm doing alot of that, like taking curves, etc. Also not driving it hard yet, either. Just waiting to get the chance! Think I will have more to say at the Nor'Easter, after a long trip in it.

 

I've not driven an '06, but the '04 I drove was significantly different than my '00. I immediately noticed the slower steering (just slower, not necessarily worse) and the slightly softer ride. I also didn't like the way the clutch engaged, but at the track I definitely liked the way the car handled. Seemed to be a little less "edgy" and more controlled.

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Is that Roswell Ga., NM, or what? If Georgia, check the Georgia Geezer Gala thread here in Vintage. I'm rapidly becoming a junkie for your electronics stuff and you'd be more than welcome even if you're not Vintage.

Deb - how many miles you got now? Are you taking the long way?

 

I think about 75...

 

So I take it you're not taking the long way to anywhere?

Sorry about the blatant pandering in your thread but War is War!

 

Well, I haven't really been anywhere yet. But give it a couple more weeks.

 

How does that song go?

I've been everywhere man, I've been everywhere.

 

I've been everywhere, man
I've been everywhere, man
Crossed the deserts bare, man
I've breatherd the mountain air, man
Of travel I've had my share, man
I've been everywhere

I've been to:
Reno
Chicago
Fargo
Minnesota
Buffalo
Toronto
Winslow
Sarasota
Wichita
Tulsa
Ottawa
Oklahoma
Tampa
Panama
Mattawa
LaPaloma
Bangor
Baltimore
Salvador
Amarillo
Tocapillo
Barranquilla
And Padilla

I'm a Killer
I've been everywhere, man
I've been everywhere, man
Crossed the deserts bare, man
I've breatherd the mountain air, man
Of travel I've had my share, man
I've been everywhere

I've been to:
Boston
Charleston
Dayton
Louisiana
Washington
Houston
Kingston
Texarkana
Monterey
Fairaday
Santa Fe
Tallapoosa
Glen Rock
Black Rock
Little Rock
Oskaloosa
Tennessee
Chicopee
Spirit Lake
Grand Lake
Devil's Lake
Crater Lake

For Pete's Sake
I've been everywhere, man
I've been everywhere, man
Crossed the deserts bare, man
I've breatherd the mountain air, man
Of travel I've had my share, man
I've been everywhere

I've been to:
Louisville
Nashville
Knoxville
Ombabika
Schefferville
Jacksonville
Waterville
Costa Rock
Pittsfield
Springfield
Bakersfield
Shreveport
Hackensack
Cadillac
Fond du Lac
Davenport
Idaho
Jellico
Argentina
Diamantina
Pasadena
Catalina

See What I Mean
I've been everywhere, man
I've been everywhere, man
Crossed the deserts bare, man
I've breatherd the mountain air, man
Of travel I've had my share, man
I've been everywhere

I've been to:
Pittsburgh
Parkersburg
Gravelbourg
Colorado
Ellensburg
Rexburg
Vicksburg
Eldorado
Larimore
Adimore
Haverstraw
Chatanika
Shasta
Nebraska
Alaska
Opalacka
Baraboo
Waterloo
Kalamazoo
Kansas City
Sioux City
Cedar City
Dodge City

What A Pity
I've been everywhere, man
I've been everywhere, man
Crossed the deserts bare, man
I've breathed the mountain air, man
Of travel I've had my share, man
I've been everywhere

 

Another thing I didn't mention that I like is the daytime running lights. I always drove the other one with the park lights on in the daytime, so it's a nice feature.

 

Ms. P, your observations really were a deciding factor in my making the decision to upgrade. I've driven it 150 miles today (had to take EVERYONE for a cruise) and totally agree. I'm really surprised at how smooth it rides as opposed to my '01 and also feel I'm sitting in a luxury car instead of a sports car. The clutch feels wonderful and is a big improvement over the old one. +1 drove it for about 50 miles or so today and was very surprised at the clutch feel as well. I like the new sound system, its far superior to the old one and so far I'm just thrilled with the car. There are just so many little things that I'm overwhelmed with it all.