For the last two model years there was only one trim level, the LS, with a short list of options: chrome wheels, heated seats, adjustable pedals, a radio with a retro tape-cassette player, a leather-and-wood steering wheel and a "smoker's package" (a lighter and an ashtray that fills up one of the cup holders).
If you aren't willing to go through six electronic steps to change your radio station, go pedal a tricycle.
The first of his well-known series (1979) was for Radio 4, in which he pedalled from his home in north London through France.
Faced with the same situation, no one on earth would close their eyes, jam their foot down harder on the accelerator pedal, and nonchalantly adjust the volume of the radio.
Anger dispenses with the recent spate of radio friendly pleasantries in favor of pedal to the floor thrash, staggered and extended song structures, quick changes and a muddled production that tries to harken back to the Kill 'Em All days".
Her team leaders told her through radio contact to keep pumping the pedals, as she sought to put the chain back on.
And only when Dan Mason, rejoined the company as president of its radio unit last year, did it decide to put the pedal to the metal online.
A coat would only get in the way of my movements, which are largely restricted to pressing the foot pedal, turning the wheel, fighting my daughter for control of the radio, and throwing another driver an occasional "gesture of exasperation".
With the aim of fitting into more radio formats, one is garnished with country fiddle and pedal steel guitar for her original fans, the other with rock guitars and keyboards.
McIntosh, 28, who played Tornado on TV show Gladiators and dated the model and television presenter Kelly Brook, told Stroud magistrates the crash was caused when a radio he used to receive messages from police fell under his foot pedals.
