There is a whole other thread on the issue of loudness.. you are not alone in objecting to this as many professional reviewers have said the same thing.. check the thread Cabin Noise for an extensive discussion of this... and a very easy solution.. and NO a LOUD stereo is not the answer..dampening the noise is.....GUARD DAD ARE YOU SEEING THIS?
YET AGAIN!! lol
As for the ride.,...Its actually quite smooth for a sports car..