Nice review. I agree 100% on the radio but don't feel to bad, the Japanese got the same POS radio. My 86 should be getting it's 3rd radio soon.
As for the climate control - I'm glad they've kept it simple. 3 Rotary knobs - left temp, right temp and fan speed. Push 1 for auto, push another for demister and push the other for airflow direction. Simple and no need to overcomplicate things.