A couple of nights ago, I've gone and picked up the Savvy from my hometown, and boy, was I intimidated when I first saw it. Like a black untamed stallion, there it was, at the porch and feeling restless.
.....okay okay, I admit that I was the one feeling restless :P
Still, this one's a wild thing. Although I've heard Savvy users talk about the AMT system (Automated Manual Transmission), I've yet to kick it into gear to see how it goes. It's somewhat similar to AT (Automatic Transmission), but it's not how you think it is. With AMT, it was a different ball game to me.
After coaxing my dad to join me for a few rounds of cruising in the neighbourhood (and this was at midnight, mind you), I began to familiarise myself with how the car works, though at times, I forgot the light and wiper switches are on opposite ends.
So far, I've taken it out for a couple of spins (including the time I drove it back to PJ), and I'm loving every moment in the driver seat. There are some issues I need to iron out regarding the voltage distribution, grounding and change of the AMT fluid, but these are minor stuff that are easily fixed DIY-style.
All I need now is to stop the urge to wash the car after every drive...
Update: I've installed the voltage stabiliser, and by golly, the gear shifting does feel smoother! :)
