VERY VERY VERY comfortable. It is nothing like a Ferrari or a Lambo. It drives like a regular car, definitely a road trip car/cruiser.
Pre-owned is the way to go. Especially if it is certified and you get a 1 year warranty. I haven't heard anything about the transmissions being replaced. Maybe that is the Auto you are speaking of? Mine is a 6 speed. Nothing wrong with it at all, just clutch replacements when need be. Which is regular just like every other car with a clutch.
Thanks for the answers, good to know....They're my favorite cars, and for less than 70k, its a steal!