I've had the opposite reaction. Get people approach me in parking lots constantly asking what it is and loving it. Have had three friends purchase one after seeing mine.
Had front brake issues @ 500 miles, dealer had to replace rotors. Went back @ 1500 miles, changed pads. 5k miles same crunching and clicking. Taking back to get ceramic pads. Let's see what happens next. Otherwise, love it.
Could you flat tow the 2.0 with the transmission in neutral and engine running? Spoke with a gentleman a few years ago who had over 50k miles towing his Taurus. My BIL who owns and operates a Mr. Transmission says that would work. AS well as my son who is an ASE Master technician stated the...