UPDATE: Went for another test drive in the Advance. The dealer was standing firm on the paint colour (i.e. only the ruse black was free, all other colours were extra). Anyhow, following the test drive I was able to resolve a couple of the issues that I had on my brief test drive last week. However, a couple more appeared: 1. Able to push the car to faster speeds and the cabin noise became appreciably loud. Certainly a fair bit louder than my Peugeot 3008. I don’t like that. 2. My fault for not realising it before, but there were no blind spot monitors. I have become used to this safety feature, particularly on the motorways and it has saved me a couple of times from pulling out to overtake etc. 3. Again, I should have checked this out at the start but there is no lumbar support adjustment in the drivers seat. This is actually a deal breaker for me as I am 6’5″ tall with lifelong lower back issues. It’s a fantastic car. I really like how brilliantly it drives, and the comprehensive kit list on the Advance model, but my specific needs are not fully met as it stands. I’m presuming that the cars being delivered now are 2023 models, so I am going to hold off for a few months and see if the 2024MY cars incorporate any changes to my personal issues.
Their reluctance to move on paint choice would put me off tbh!