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    bearhugman
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    First impressions: Mirage LS CVT (New Zealand)

    Picked up my black LS CVT three days a go.

    First impressions, love the cvt. Its so smooth and unobtrusive. And will easily potter round town with less than 1500 rpms. But has a very supprising turn of speed when needed, accompanied by an engine note that tells you exactly how hard it is working. And even on the open rd. where is is only doing around 2000 rpms. It is quiet.

    The seats are comfy, tho do notice the head restraint seems a little too far forward. Although this maybe by design to reduce the whiplash potential.

    Controls are all well positioned. And four speaker stereo sounds great. Have yet to figure out the Bluetooth facility though.

    Have averaged 6/100 km. With mostly town driving so far. Have done one out of town run but could only manage 5.2/100km. however checked tires today. Dealer had only put 30 psi in instead of the recommended 39psi. So maybe that will make a difference next long run. Really thinking I should get an ultragauge. Can't seem to find them in Auckland nz though. May have to order direct from states?

    Only negatives so far. No boot light. No supplied floor mats.

    FYI....I bout one of the dealers courtesy cars. So not new. But 6 months old. With 7500 km. Its was a great price, more than $3500 cheaper than new, and it came with the full 5/10 year new car warranty.

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