effbee584
Active Member
- Joined
- Mar 5, 2011
- Messages
- 523
- Location
- Norwich
- Car
- Jag XF 3.0S and 10 yr old Micra 1.2 auto with Air Con.
Good…
Car looks OK in the current MB style, seems to have excellent solid build quality, 3 rear seat belts, fuel efficiency, suspension very compliant on our bad roads, sound system seemed really good.
Not so good ……
Stop/Start – I know its on most new cars but on first acquaintance, not comfortable with it, apparently an EU regulation that it cannot be permanently turned off. The engine re-start came with a significant judder.
Mirror adjustment – either mirror is selected in normal way with switch (light comes on) and adjusted, however the selection is auto turned off (light off) after a short while, meaning a re-selection to further adjust.
Proximity sensors – at least I think that was made a double beep noise every time I passed a vehicle on the dual carriageway
Parking Sensors – There is an indicator that they are ‘activated’ below 20mph (I think), this means that it goes on and off constantly in town traffic. The car also came with ‘self parking’, perhaps this was why the light came on.
KPH indication – another real irritant, although its also on my car and apparently has been on all models for years. Dealer told me it was a UK import requirement. (Should have mine changed to outside temperature tomorrow)
Seating Not Occupied symbol – This came on every time I started up and drove away. Dealer suggested it was telling me that 3 of the remaining four seats were unoccupied!!!! And that if they had been occupied that the seat belts were not fastened.
Mirror reflection – the outer shiny air vent was clearly reflected in left and right mirrors.
Speedo, Tacho, fuel and and needles look like something from a kids toy, no design flair at all.
Overall - I did not like the car, was more impressed by the Nissan Note (£11,750) we had as a loan car same week when our Micra was in for service. The CLA is now for sale at £34,999! Look at the CLS or E Class you can buy for that amount.
