Super on gas, miserable on rear window
I love my Lady Pearl (so-named because the soft golden yellow color is called Camel Pearl...of all the revolting names!) but the car's a real lady. Just don't put those silly eyelashes on her because they flap the finish off the paint!! I would award a 5 but the back window is sooo miserable in inclement weather I took off 2 points. The angle of the window is not given to shedding rain or snow so it collects and dangerously impedes the back vision--even with RainX applied. Nasty that!!
The mileage is terrific--even with my lead-footed driving. The seats are comfy, although the front passenger seat sits very low. Outside sounds are sufficiently blocked to be able to hear passengers without straining. The heating/AC system is powerful and comes on quickly and quietly. Sound system is reasonably adequate, but I wish I could back up 30 seconds rather than having to return to the previous chapter on audio CDs.
All-in-all, Lady Pearl is attractive, reliable, and comfortable to drive--and should be so for many more years to come.