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Old 12-07-2015, 08:44 PM   #16196
Number 3
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Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Illinois
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Finally got to drive a Gen6. Short drive in a 1LT. V6 is its own auditory heaven.

Sadly, the trunk won't hold 1 let alone 2 sets of golf clubs unless the rear seat is down. I can get them in with the driver and 3 wood removed but they won't fit in the trunk in any way shape or form......other than broken.

Rear and rear quarter visibility is really, really bad. I guess for some relying on the rear camera and SBA is ok. For me it's a supplement not a replacement.

Rear seat space is null and void. I heard some folks of average height can get kids in the back but for me, with my knees in the IP, there is 3 or 4 inches from the seat back to rear seat cushion.

I wanted it to work, I really did. I am very afraid to say it may not work for me.

A convertible seems more workable as a 3rd car but sadly I have only 2 garage bays.

I can clearly see the greatness in this car. Even on a short drive the chassis excellence is apparent. V6 performance was a blast so clearly an SS will be spectacular. But what I have been afraid of is very apparent. As a coupe, trunk space, rear seat room and rear visibility frankly a very poor. And my concern all along is that people wanting a really fun coupe but not willing to pay the consequences to have a "bad a$$ 'Merican Muscle car" won't find this car ideal for their purchase.

And more importantly I hoped Mrs. Number 3 would enjoy diving a Gen6 vs a Gen5. He impression was so strongly based on the high belt and poor rear visibility would make it hard to drive.

I see why it is getting accolades and car of their year. But for the moment it doesn't work for me. I just hope I'm alone. As you guys know, my fear is A Gen4 repeat.
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