Got my new Micra!

[micraguy]

So we needed a second car since my daughter got her license, she will be sharing my wife's Sonata. I started by looking at some used cars but got more and more depressed. So then the low sticker price on the Micra caught my eye and I went and took one for a test drive. My first test car was a Micra SV automatic which drove pretty well, I was immediately impressed by the suspension. The automatic though felt a little sluggish to me so I then tried out a Manual SV and wow it's a totally different beast! Too bad they didn't borrow the 6-speed manual tranny from the Versa/Sentra because I feel it could really use the extra gear. So I ordered a blue Micra S, don't really need AC anyways and since I will be the only one driving it power mirrors are really not a necessity for me. And since I am leasing the car for 3 years I am not planning any mods except maybe some 16 inch rims and tires. The dealer threw in a new set of winter tires so I can mount those on the stock rims. Oh and I got free Sherlock, turns out my wife knows the financial director at the dealer!

[MetroMPG]

Welcome, micraguy!

Congrats on your Micra. So you went with the manual? Did the dealer give you an ETA? Seems there are delays getting manual transmission cars.

I was immediately impressed by the suspension.

I had the same reaction.

don't really need AC anyways and since I will be the only one driving it

What part of the country are you in? I'm in the same camp (don't feel the need for A/C)... but it's a rapidly dwindling camp.

[Daox]

Welcome to the site and congrats on the new Micra!

[AlphaMicra]

I'm in the same camp (don't feel the need for A/C)... but it's a rapidly dwindling camp.

I blame global warming. Pretty soon, we'll all need A/C just to survive!

[MetroMPG]

That, and everybody's personal thermostat is different. Some people wilt in the heat while others go for long pants to stay comfy in the same conditions.

And it's a matter of perspective, too. I haven't complained about the heat in Canada since I lived in the Cayman Islands many years ago. It doesn't get hot here.

[Howie]

I have to agree with you all. I don't mind the heat. I did a tour in Afghanistan. It isnt much hotter then that. But strangely enough... I love to sleep with the AC on, and same with driving. I like to be cold.. But was it worth forking out the money. For me, yes. For you? Maybe.

[MetroMPG]

For me, the most unpleasant part of a hot car is the clammy/sweaty seatback. Fixed with:



From: http://ecomodder.com/blog/beaded-sea...keep-you-cool/

And they save ~6% in fuel costs! [Thread: AC vs. MPG: impact of air conditioning on fuel economy tested]

[Howie]

Crazy as it seems, I do like those beaded covers.

[micraguy]

I only had to wait 10 days for my little blue Micra, which has been dubbed 'lil blue'. Seems there are no shortages of Micras in any trim in Montreal, I saw 4 yesterday.

[micraguy]

Forgot to mention I am averaging 5.8l/100km!