Managed to catch 6377 today, and I must say it's fantastic! In fact, I think it finally means a StreetDeck regains the status of my favourite bus in the fleet! (Replacing 6337, an E400MMC, which I obviously loathe)
The engine is so smooth, in fact at idle you can barely tell it's even running, I honestly thought the stop start had kicked in. Even on the motorway the engine noise is a faint rumble rather than the cry for help you get with the 4 cylinder.
The ride comfort of the new suspension is on par, if not better than any coach I've travelled on, even on the normally spine shattering bumps around Low Fell it was smooth.
The only downside was none of the USB ports, wireless chargers or sockets were working, I spoke to the driver and apparently they have no way of turning them on, unlike the older StreetDecks. Then again, I've never been on a new StreetDeck with them working!
I also think I'm starting to tolerate the new colour scheme, obviously I don't think I'll ever like the shit stained walls, but I do like the white trim and light coloured ceiling, it makes it feel a lot brighter. The larger glass window looks a lot better from the inside, even if it looks awkward outside.
RE: New StreetDecks & ADL Enviro400s - X-lines fleet changes