Great review JB75. Think you are spot on! Very well balanced. Only thing I have to say is the mileage per tank seems to be a bit low. I seem to be getting about 400-420 per tank but i usually fill her up with 50-75 miles left.
Thankfully yet to have to deal with the Honda CS! About the little noises, I've decided it cant be dangerous and as such i just turn up my volume and ignore it
P.S. I had very bad grinding noises from my 2nd set of wipers, my dealership changed it for free and (*touch wood*) 1500 miles later still grind free.