Ok firstly sorry for all the 'what car' type posts first off. Have finally begun to sell the z 
But have decided I love it but it's time for a change - I get itchy feet after 4 months let alone 2 years 4 months ish! But it's prooving a tough act to follow. But I find the only opinion really worthwhile when changing car is that of someone who has driven what you're going from and to!
Another car that has made the short list for my next is possibly totally at the other end of the spectrum to the M6 I was asking about last weekend. Love the engine, but after a few people pointing out the jerkyness of the SMG and driving it again, I've decided too big to be the sportscar I'd want, but too uncompromising to be a comfy cruiser (mpg, jerky gearbox, relatively small interior, huge size) Looking at:
111s, with some tasty carbon bits, exige vents, janspeed exhaust, lotus sport seats and priced VERY well. price allows for supercharging or to hunt around for a supercharged one instead.. Viewing that one tomorrow
The elise's have never done it for me previously. I like a big motor with oodles of torque and revs. However the pace due to the weight, especially on the supercharged varients, not to mention the corner speed is worth a second look, and the more I look at them the more I actually think they're v pretty. The lower cost here means that I Could conceivably have one and a vxr8 or similar for the price of the Z, so the lack of comprimise isnt too bad. Can't find any real means to compare the two though in terms of point to point fun. strange side point, as much as the elise gets praised, if I look at track times (top gear (yeah I know far from accurate but still), nurburgring) etc the z4m comes out on top by a margin which hints that handling aside the in gear range must be pretty limited?
Obviously practicality is non-existant which is fine, just wondering if anyone has had one past or present, and if so what you perferred/didn't like? I'm assuming that living with it day to day won't be fun, but are they enjoyable on a/b roads or are they only at home on the track? how are they to drive more casually? Does the obvious difference in power and weight translate to leaving you feeling a bit empty when accelerating at speed? or do they go well whenever? Top end isn't too much of an issue, I tend to be pretty catious on the roads, but am paranoid the 1.8 lumps might be a bit lacklustre through the range.. anyone who went to one, did you keep it, anyone who went for a Z after, do you regret it? any experiences / issues would be awesome
But have decided I love it but it's time for a change - I get itchy feet after 4 months let alone 2 years 4 months ish! But it's prooving a tough act to follow. But I find the only opinion really worthwhile when changing car is that of someone who has driven what you're going from and to! Another car that has made the short list for my next is possibly totally at the other end of the spectrum to the M6 I was asking about last weekend. Love the engine, but after a few people pointing out the jerkyness of the SMG and driving it again, I've decided too big to be the sportscar I'd want, but too uncompromising to be a comfy cruiser (mpg, jerky gearbox, relatively small interior, huge size) Looking at:
111s, with some tasty carbon bits, exige vents, janspeed exhaust, lotus sport seats and priced VERY well. price allows for supercharging or to hunt around for a supercharged one instead.. Viewing that one tomorrow
The elise's have never done it for me previously. I like a big motor with oodles of torque and revs. However the pace due to the weight, especially on the supercharged varients, not to mention the corner speed is worth a second look, and the more I look at them the more I actually think they're v pretty. The lower cost here means that I Could conceivably have one and a vxr8 or similar for the price of the Z, so the lack of comprimise isnt too bad. Can't find any real means to compare the two though in terms of point to point fun. strange side point, as much as the elise gets praised, if I look at track times (top gear (yeah I know far from accurate but still), nurburgring) etc the z4m comes out on top by a margin which hints that handling aside the in gear range must be pretty limited?
Obviously practicality is non-existant which is fine, just wondering if anyone has had one past or present, and if so what you perferred/didn't like? I'm assuming that living with it day to day won't be fun, but are they enjoyable on a/b roads or are they only at home on the track? how are they to drive more casually? Does the obvious difference in power and weight translate to leaving you feeling a bit empty when accelerating at speed? or do they go well whenever? Top end isn't too much of an issue, I tend to be pretty catious on the roads, but am paranoid the 1.8 lumps might be a bit lacklustre through the range.. anyone who went to one, did you keep it, anyone who went for a Z after, do you regret it? any experiences / issues would be awesome
The sound of a type R supercharged version has me stuck, will have to look into what the go is there, if I could convert one that way, I think I'd sign on the dotted line straight away :lol: When you say short tail roof, what are the other options?
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