I've just bought a 23 BS with 1.5. The engine has a small vibration, is this normal. The salesman said it was because of the gel motor mounts in the cold weather. It is mainly at idle and in gear idle. I don't really notice if it is there at driving.
In my BS and my F150, I always carry a shovel, first aid kit, extra gas, tow rope and a fire extinguisher. I have only used the shovel for myself but have used the others many times for others.