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Old 07-19-2016, 05:45 PM   #73
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Originally Posted by val_lixembeau View Post
I'm curious what you think makes the 2017 "much more desirable"? I don't think the new car adds anything really significant for me personally.

ie:

Slight power increase - welcome, but tiny
New styling - I prefer the old spoiler, but like the new nose and taillights
Starlink - lose navigation which I like but gain "apps" I have no use for
Steering wheel controls - don't care personally
Instrument panel - I think the LCD doesn't look very integrated and feel it takes away from the analog throwback feeling of the car
Suspension - probably good, but I don't believe I would feel the difference on the street

The only change I really like without reservation is the wheels. But in any case (just for my curiosity ), what is so significant in the refresh that makes the car suddenly much more desirable?
Maybe not for you but I think for the majority who are shopping for the car now would not think twice to choose the 2017 over the older MY since most changes are small but numerous which adds up to a nicer package. As one of the reviewers stated, the car felt much more upscale stepping in. Most likely due to the new look of the steering wheel/tach and new leather all around.

I'm saying this since I knew a lot of people who complained that the interior was too cheap looking lol. (I don't think it is)

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