Eric, Can't help you with the question, but wondered how you like the car in Germany. Did you get the performance suspension? Does it perform well at autobahn speeds. Also wondered if you picked it up in Sweden and how that went. I live in Europe too and need a small car with a little room for trips...

I'm about to order a V50 T5 and just read the C&D article that mentioned a keyless start option on the Euro version that they said was going to be available on stateside models in 2006. The dealer knows nothing about it. I don't mind waiting a few months if this option is in the pipeline. Has an...