20-08-2014, 11:48 AM
(20-08-2014, 11:15 AM)Alan_M Wrote:(20-08-2014, 10:14 AM)callumcull Wrote: Some really good advice in here lads!
I'm not looking for comfort, power, and economy all in one package. Finding all those in one car, in my opinion is near impossible! Especially as most of those is down to personal preference.
Not getting at you at all and please don't take this the wrong way but your short-list goes from extreme to the other, basically family wagons to sports cabs. You're going to lose space/comfort going one way, but also dynamics/handling and overall driving pleasure the other way. Power and speed can be compensated with the diesel, but a DERV will never replicate a N/A petrol screaming it's tits off IMO.
(20-08-2014, 10:14 AM)callumcull Wrote: I'm still surprised how many people say MX5's are gay, girly hairdressers cars. Super light, pokey engines with so much more potential given I'd have a 1.6 and turbo it.
As for the 6', yes I could supercharge it, maybe even TB it, but I've just lost some love for it. It's not the power of it that bothers me, it's just the small fwd hatchback thing I'm bored of. It's a fantastic car, one of the best handling cars I've owned, but it's my third one. I want something new!
I've owned a HDi before, S2'd it and that was fun, but again, FWD hatchback!
I know this is totally the wrong place to ask, but we're all fundamentally car enthusiasts right?
Again, I really appreciate the input
I get the impression you need to tick the RWD box, hence the S2000 and MX5. Not an expert on either of these, but the S2000 isn't all that TBH (workmate had one). Ever considered a BMW E46 330 Coupe/Saloon? Can be had fairly cheaply these days on pre-facelift models, decent engine, RWD, fairly reliable if looked after, comfy, decent consumption for the engine, quickish with 'entertaining' handling (certainly not MX5 levels) and according to Thorney Motorsport, a lot of numbness can be dialled out with a decent 4 wheel alignment. I'm sure someone off here has one.
I think you're right, I'd love to have a RWD again! I think the Audi and the BMW are there as choices down to the fact I'll be doing a LOT of mileage when phase two comes about, but on the other hand, I really really want something that's 'fun'. I don't think the Audi will tick that box at all!
Either way, they're the choices that's been floating about in my head for some time now, advice is always a bonus to be had.
My old flat mate had a 330ci, that was epic fun. The power was there all the time, 6cyl engine sounded epic on full chat, and handled fantastically! And, it was comfy on long journeys.