Driving impression of a '17

[~el~jefe~]

This car is awesome. Inside and out. Seats are sci-fi. I have the limited, just makes it extra classy looking and some perks. Any model rocks the party. The 2017 handles very large road crap and holes. It feels tight on little bumps, but never loses grip. It ignores huge bumps. I like that combo: feels small things in road, but huge terrible parts of road stays smooth over.


this car is sick.... I am SOOO impressed. and the exterior in person is soooo f'kn cool.

[JonRZ]

Originally Posted by joro2

Oh, one more thing and this isn't about the design or driving experience, it's just a heads up to those buying brand new. I drove this car off the lot w/ it just recently having been manufactured (literally last month, 03/17), delivered to the dealer the same day I purchased (04/20/17), and w/ only 4 miles on the odometer. The first 50-75 miles the car ran "hot" (the gauge read normal but the engine bay really heated up). Also, it emitted a distinctly foul "burning" smell. This however seems totally attributable to the vehicle's newness -- after a few more miles it's already running a bit cooler, and the smell very quickly has dissipated to almost being non existent. I was briefly concerned, as it was unlike any other new car smell I've experienced -- alas, I don't remember ever having an auto literally THIS NEW (i.e. 3/17 manufacture, delivered/purchased ~30 days later, and with so few dealer miles).

I have a build date of 2/17 and picked up the car ~30 days later as you said with 14 miles on the ODO (Damn dealership gave it a spin) and I distinctly remember thinking the exact same thing around the 30-50mi mark. It almost smelled like a mix of a breaking in exhaust with a bit of clutch on the side. Alas, the scent went away.

Oh, and I totally agree about the SUPER soft clutch engagement. I know you can remove the spring, but holy heck the thing is perfect for teaching new people how to drive a stick it's so soft.

[chaoskaze]

I don't think it's affected by the crosswind in the way the car moves?? But You feel it and hear it very well? I didn't really notice crosswind & Vegas has some really strong gust when the season is changing.. ��

Or maybe cuz I always drives with my both hand on steering wheel & just correct it without knowing.

[Azzudien]

Had mine for about month or so now and all I can say is I Love it

Cornering is awesome in the car. I have not noticed any of the reported issues here on the forums, crosswind etc.
Definitely had the smell.

Greatest moment so far, had son in law in the car and we were driving some back roads in the finger lakes area of NY and he tells me to turn right up ahead.
90 degree turn, I didn't even let up and went around it at 50mph. I thought he was going to break my ear drums with the "WTF are you doing" scream. My son in law broke loose, but the the car stuck like glue.

Really enjoying the car, and if anyone is going to be at Thompson Speedway on May 15th I will see you there. My first track day in the car

[~el~jefe~]

Originally Posted by Azzudien

Had mine for about month or so now and all I can say is I Love it

Cornering is awesome in the car. I have not noticed any of the reported issues here on the forums, crosswind etc.
Definitely had the smell.

Greatest moment so far, had son in law in the car and we were driving some back roads in the finger lakes area of NY and he tells me to turn right up ahead.
90 degree turn, I didn't even let up and went around it at 50mph. I thought he was going to break my ear drums with the "WTF are you doing" scream. My son in law broke loose, but the the car stuck like glue.

Really enjoying the car, and if anyone is going to be at Thompson Speedway on May 15th I will see you there. My first track day in the car

The car can take the most insane turns on a variety of road conditions. I actually do not want to change the tires until they wear down. It handles so perfectly that I am not at the point where I would need more. I keep all the traction control things on and they seem to very rarely engage.

The car can maintain speed so well. It is a very good city car for maneuvering. THis break in period of no more than 3800 rpm is forcing me to use the no brakes no gas method of flying around. Just zip around using the steering and not slowing down or accelerating.