A few questions...
Discussion
bcr5784 said:
I find your comments about both noise and access surprizing. I don't find any difference in access between the bucket seats and the comfort ones (much easier than an Elise in most circumstances and a match for a Cayman with non-bucket seats). I find I can conduct a conversation in normal tones at high motorways speeds on all but the noisiest surfaces- or listen to the radio - something I couldn't do with my previous 981 Cayman.
My hearing is awful, I should probably wear hearing aids. There are quieter cars available. Regarding getting in and out, I keep my A110 in bay parking and it's definitely easier to get in and out of hatchbacks, which is partly due to length of door, height of car and the thigh support of the buckets.
After test driving 2 A110s I'm really impressed, it's a useable amount of power as still fun at moderate speeds and more than enough if you want to press on further. After the initial shock of stepping out of a hatchback into a 2 seater, it's actually so easy to drive about normally and then go into sports mode and have some fun.
I found that I prefer the stock suspension with 17" wheels more than Life110 springs with 18" wheels for road use, as found it more forgiving over bumps without being too soft, spot on. I'll also try 18" wheels with stock suspension to compare. I do now think bigger brakes could be a good idea, although the standard brakes I tried were quite corroded which was affecting performance. The steering is pint point sharp and the feedback is decent, but without the sharpness, suspension and ride to make up for it the feedback may seem a bit lacking.
The interior is very nice but honestly the stubby indicator, wiper/washer and volume controls on my 2018 Renaultsport Clio 197 are actually much nicer to use, being more accessible from the steering position and they're even more solid feeling after 15 years! The window switches look good on the centre console, but the placement for right-handed RHD drivers is a bit fiddly without taking your eyes off the road. The infotainment is only ok, as long as the BT connection for music is reliable and DAB reception is ok I'll be happy when I finally make the leap. Until I leave the volume high and the radio defaults when I get in! I don't think I'd buy an A110 before they're sub £40k, as much as I'd like to pick up a low mileage PE right now I don't want to have to sell the Clio to make it viable.
I found that I prefer the stock suspension with 17" wheels more than Life110 springs with 18" wheels for road use, as found it more forgiving over bumps without being too soft, spot on. I'll also try 18" wheels with stock suspension to compare. I do now think bigger brakes could be a good idea, although the standard brakes I tried were quite corroded which was affecting performance. The steering is pint point sharp and the feedback is decent, but without the sharpness, suspension and ride to make up for it the feedback may seem a bit lacking.
The interior is very nice but honestly the stubby indicator, wiper/washer and volume controls on my 2018 Renaultsport Clio 197 are actually much nicer to use, being more accessible from the steering position and they're even more solid feeling after 15 years! The window switches look good on the centre console, but the placement for right-handed RHD drivers is a bit fiddly without taking your eyes off the road. The infotainment is only ok, as long as the BT connection for music is reliable and DAB reception is ok I'll be happy when I finally make the leap. Until I leave the volume high and the radio defaults when I get in! I don't think I'd buy an A110 before they're sub £40k, as much as I'd like to pick up a low mileage PE right now I don't want to have to sell the Clio to make it viable.
Edited by 7en on Monday 8th May 11:16
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