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2004 Arc convert impressions
Posted by Wayne Dowers [Email] (more from Wayne Dowers) on Fri, 3 Dec 2004 15:56:14
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After a few weeks with my new vert some impressions
+ better handling, larger interior, seats better than old 9-3, capacity for aux input to stereo, better top actuation, better stereo (but more complicated), 5 speed manual shifts better than the old one, car feels lots more solid, at least for now. Basically a better driving car all around than my 01 9-3 vert.
- No wheather radio, can't show date, time and radio station on SID at the same time, dashboard more "Americanized", hard plastic where there should be at least padded vinyl, no pass through to trunk, window switches in the wrong place (to me) and those damn DTR's can't be turned off by just pulling a fuse.
My particular car is an early 2004, it needs the power lock switch installed on the pass. side and the aux input installed for the stereo. Additionaly there is some flashing materail on the tonneau cover that needs to be trimmed.
Funny thing, some fasteners on the underside appear to be corroded heavily, I'll ask about it at the 30 days inspection. Car had 3.2 miles on it when I picked it up, but came from Texas dealer to Florida on a flat bed.
I would prefer the all leather steering wheel and alum. trim around the manual shifter - the wood doesn't seem to fit with the monochromatic, industrial art interior.
Windows get tinted on Monday!
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