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[C.A.R.]

I see what you're saying buddy and I don't disagree, I think that turbocharging is definitely / infinitely better for the road and every-day situations. However, when I had the MX5 (don't laugh) the B-roads were far more enjoyable because whilst you didn't have much power (peak 130hp) it was spread quite wide, so you could keep it cooking for a while and it was very rewarding to drive like that, I think a turbo would have ruined it.

Another fine point to make would be if the gearbox was up to it. Changing gear in an MX5 is like cocking a bolt-action rifle and I urge anyone who likes their cars just to try it to feel what a good gearbox feels like! The Silly Celica as I now call it had 190hp (apparently, most return around 180 at the fly) together with its' fancy variable-valve timing lift cam. This however, meant a narrow powerband from between 6200 and 8500 rpm, but it was mated to a frankly limp-wristed w*nkbox from a Toyota Avensis / Corrolla. It just ruined the whole experience!

EDIT: swear filter got me at w*nk