i love it, i like both my bikes for different reasons. the subway has great gear ratios for me, is robust and takes some stick but the top tube feels very long and despite being tall the reach puts weight on my arms on long runs
the vanquish is very comfy it surpised me there, its also very quick and light but the gears are compact and thats taking some geting used too, i tend to just use the smaller ring and if i need to change up i take the opportunity to coast! Ive only done a few rides on it as i got it just before winter, ive probably not done 100 miles on it yet. i got it for 360 as it was previous years model, the specs have got less lately due to costs so its hard to judge bikes this year against bikes in 2007 when we were all rich (apparently)
i wouldnt worry over peoples views, i like to listen and take it all in but everyone thinks differently, if it suits you then its the right choice, my local
halfords is excellent and dont worry about bad feedback from others, sometimes i wonder if its just snobbery. IME the carreras are good and sos my local halfords. ive only been back riding for 16 months, when i have more experince i may think different i dont know
enjoy your bike and you riding, dave