Great review. I was contemplating a Navigator but after seeing the specs for 2016 I was very disappointed. I new I would be replacing drivetrain and brakes. If I went with a lower model I would have to add wheels. I also contacted the company a few times with no response via email. I did purchase a used Paratrooper and quickly sold it. I did own 2 Dahon Boardwalks for a few years which worked for RV travel but eventually fell a part. I finally visited a shop in Pa that carried Xootr Swift and was pleasantly surprised. Fortunately I found an upgraded used one on CL for half the cost. I have it about a month and have put over 500 miles and it continues to delight. At $850 new it is not cheap and needs some component upgrade but all else is acceptable including the seat and the owner is very responsive. We will be travelling FT in an RV and I wanted a solid ride I could easily maintain. I needed another folder for my wife who is not an avid cyclist and recently purchased a Downtube Nova. It is a great bang for the buck and only needed minor adjustments out of the box. In those style folders I believe Downtube is as good as Dahon/Tern for a lot less and Yan the owner is very responsive and offers great customer service. If the bike was for me I would get a higher end model. As a recumbent enthusiast I understand the higher cost of specialty bikes but don't get why some cheap out on components.
Thanks again for your honest review and safe riding.