Does our humble little roadster ruin you for other cars?
Discussion
So far I have test driven:
S2000 x 2 : decent handling - not as good as mine though - just don't like the engine
968 x 2 : one s
te, one pretty good but too 'baggy' and not precise enough
350Z - great engine, decent handling, not convinced on the looks, impractical boot - not quite there as a whole package
Mk3 MX5 : surprisingly good, reasonable poke, steering wheel too big though (easily rectified), not convinced on the looks
Will be testing a Boxster S and hopefully a 996 this weekend.
Problem is, every tiny little input into my 5 gives a response - it feels a part of me. I'm trying to find a car that gives me that feeling but with more grunt and refinement.
But it's just not happening at the moment
S2000 x 2 : decent handling - not as good as mine though - just don't like the engine
968 x 2 : one s
te, one pretty good but too 'baggy' and not precise enough350Z - great engine, decent handling, not convinced on the looks, impractical boot - not quite there as a whole package
Mk3 MX5 : surprisingly good, reasonable poke, steering wheel too big though (easily rectified), not convinced on the looks
Will be testing a Boxster S and hopefully a 996 this weekend.
Problem is, every tiny little input into my 5 gives a response - it feels a part of me. I'm trying to find a car that gives me that feeling but with more grunt and refinement.
But it's just not happening at the moment
Fruitcake said:
Supercharge the '5.
Believe me, I've considered it. And suspension. And a retrim. And Rota Cups. And... the list goes on 
But... I do want something less 'raw' as a daily driver - it's a bit noisy for my daily 20 mile motorway plod of a commute. Plus, it's two and a half years of ownership now - getting itchy feet.
The challenge is finding the balance between raw and refinement. Not got there yet.
ali_kat said:
Only car that beats it for me is a TVR - and I can't afford one 
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/809962.htmmaybe not what you were thinking of tho
but isn't this one still cheaper than your 5 (you have a mk2.5?)
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/663234.htm
or this...
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/803071.htm
Edited by skinny on Friday 12th December 18:30
skinny said:
ali_kat said:
Only car that beats it for me is a TVR - and I can't afford one
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/809962.htmmaybe not what you were thinking of tho
but isn't this one still cheaper than your 5 (you have a mk2.5?)
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/663234.htm
or this...
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/803071.htm
I paid £5k for my mk2.5
I don't want an S - can't afford to run one
Can't afford a Cerb
But
for the temptation No, basically.
Different cars for diferent purposes, ideally I'd have my 5, a Westfield based on my 5, my MR2 with a V6 added, a DC2, a classic scooby, an A6 1.8T quattro, a landcruiser and a 993.
I just have my 5, MR2 & Accord at present. I drive the MR2 the most.
If its dry and not to cold the MX5 is the preferable drive, if its wet or cold the MR2's preferable (far more grippy chassis and a much more secure safe feeling GT car), if I want to take passengers, dogs, bike crap etc the Hondas best.
Different cars for diferent purposes, ideally I'd have my 5, a Westfield based on my 5, my MR2 with a V6 added, a DC2, a classic scooby, an A6 1.8T quattro, a landcruiser and a 993.
I just have my 5, MR2 & Accord at present. I drive the MR2 the most.
If its dry and not to cold the MX5 is the preferable drive, if its wet or cold the MR2's preferable (far more grippy chassis and a much more secure safe feeling GT car), if I want to take passengers, dogs, bike crap etc the Hondas best.
maz8062 said:
E46 M3
968CS
993C2S
Good calls.968CS
993C2S
Edited by maz8062 on Saturday 13th December 09:28
E46: Must admit I spent a fair few hours looking at them last night - seems like a lot of car for very little money. Maybe 12-13 for a very good 03/04. Definitely food for thought.
968CS: I need air con, so would need a well sorted Sport or Coupe. I'm going to make a point of seeing an expensive 968 before the decision is made, as I'm not sure the 2 I've been in have been the best. Everyone can't be wrong about these cars.
993C2S: Too much dollar really, I'd need 25 minimum. Although I have been looking at C2 and Targas but as much as I love the exterior, the interior is a bit dated. Plus the car will have to live outside cos my bikes get the garage, I'm not sure I'd want to have to do that with a 993 - sacrilige!
I've got an '03 Boxster S and i would say that before the suspension wore out, the steering, handling and feedback was better in the 5. Thats not to say that the Boxster isn't better overall, and given that it costs 4 times as much it darn well should be, but no, the MX5 is a special little car imo that has attributes that a lot of other cars struggle to beat.
Plus points of the Boxster: It is very stable at speed, very stable indeed i would say. It has a delicious intake sound. It has 2 good boots, and plenty of cubby space inside as well. I like the long gearing.
Minus points: It feels big and heavy to me (I like small cars). Or in fairness, perhaps i should say it feels much bigger and heavier than my Mk1 MX5, which it is. They're ubiquitous (but then so is the 5). Er, and that's pretty much it, i would say.
Oh, and they're bloody cheap right now.
Plus points of the Boxster: It is very stable at speed, very stable indeed i would say. It has a delicious intake sound. It has 2 good boots, and plenty of cubby space inside as well. I like the long gearing.
Minus points: It feels big and heavy to me (I like small cars). Or in fairness, perhaps i should say it feels much bigger and heavier than my Mk1 MX5, which it is. They're ubiquitous (but then so is the 5). Er, and that's pretty much it, i would say.
Oh, and they're bloody cheap right now.
hornetrider said:
maz8062 said:
E46 M3
968CS
993C2S
Good calls.968CS
993C2S
Edited by maz8062 on Saturday 13th December 09:28
E46: Must admit I spent a fair few hours looking at them last night - seems like a lot of car for very little money. Maybe 12-13 for a very good 03/04. Definitely food for thought.
968CS: I need air con, so would need a well sorted Sport or Coupe. I'm going to make a point of seeing an expensive 968 before the decision is made, as I'm not sure the 2 I've been in have been the best. Everyone can't be wrong about these cars.
993C2S: Too much dollar really, I'd need 25 minimum. Although I have been looking at C2 and Targas but as much as I love the exterior, the interior is a bit dated. Plus the car will have to live outside cos my bikes get the garage, I'm not sure I'd want to have to do that with a 993 - sacrilige!
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