FAO Toms306, A little confession.....

[Toms306]

A part of me sort of knew you hadn't flogged the '6 because of your posts (most obviously ordering new plasma dials for it, you knob!) but I didn't want to call it in case I was wrong...

Tom, sadly you represent the modern driver. All you want to do is get from A-to-B, without delay or even minor discomfort. You basically want a lounge that moves you about.

Also, just because your old VW had aids doesn't mean it will save you if you screw up! Surely it's better to be a more talented driver than to be more reliant on electronics to keep you on the black sticky bit in between the hedgerows?!

Why are people obsessed with the VW? The stability control in that was still old tech and its much better these days. I still slid out and clipped a few kerbs understeering (but with triple the torque I should add!). However it was more the predictability of feeling the edge of grip, then the clench moment where the ESP locks a wheel to bring you back on track (until it fails and you end up clipping kerbs/verges as above lol).

But I totally agree with your second point, I dont want a stripped out race car as a daily....who would? I just dont see why you'd want to be uncomfortable on a boring commute surrounded by traffic for hours everyday - but each to thier own. Equally I wouldnt take a top spec Q7 for a track day, cars have to suit the individuals needs and purpose, if we all wanted the same then every car would be exactly the same and there'd only be one manufacturer in the world lol.

And talent isn't something you can buy - you've either got it or you haven't, I've driven over 40,000 miles since passing my driving test - practice really doesn't make perfect! But also, you cant tell me you or anyone here has 100% concentration on the road, 100% of the time. Everyone makes mistakes, some have more distractions than others, not gonna lie, with all the shit going round my head I cant really concentrate on anything atm, and now you've got a baby, I'd assume you spend some time dealing with that whilst driving. Distractions are everywhere, and its 'nice' to have a buffer for when you do make a mistake in my opinion.