I experienced waves of disenchantment upon testing a 350z, as it was heavier than I had imagined and apparently less fun in the wet. The plastics were crude and the flywheel urgently needed replacement (and that recurred on several examples).
Another good car, albeit on paper, seemed to be the Opel GT. Sadly enough, it was all rattles and a crude manual roof (yes, its sexy looks made me think ROADSTER for a while
oke: ), cramped but too soft, which resulted in a turn-off package.
After three months of ownership, the only things I dislike about the Zed are the runflats (changing to my fav Vredesteins any day now) and the Hi-Fi stereo (I've always had Morel front speakers and just a big sub), but that'll get upgraded too. The ratting cupholders will go, and so will the misty fog lights. found it hard to get accustomed to the electric power steering, although I feel relieved since I don't have to inspect it for leaks. Ah, and there's no point having PDC sensors in a car the size of a shoe.
Of course, any car becomes too slow after a while, but that's no reason for ditching it. I feel comfortable in the coveted 6 sec territory, but - as usual - after three or four years I'll switch to something a notch faster. A unique sports coupe, with all the grunt and panache, fun and practical for daily driving.
Another good car, albeit on paper, seemed to be the Opel GT. Sadly enough, it was all rattles and a crude manual roof (yes, its sexy looks made me think ROADSTER for a while
oke: ), cramped but too soft, which resulted in a turn-off package.After three months of ownership, the only things I dislike about the Zed are the runflats (changing to my fav Vredesteins any day now) and the Hi-Fi stereo (I've always had Morel front speakers and just a big sub), but that'll get upgraded too. The ratting cupholders will go, and so will the misty fog lights. found it hard to get accustomed to the electric power steering, although I feel relieved since I don't have to inspect it for leaks. Ah, and there's no point having PDC sensors in a car the size of a shoe.
Of course, any car becomes too slow after a while, but that's no reason for ditching it. I feel comfortable in the coveted 6 sec territory, but - as usual - after three or four years I'll switch to something a notch faster. A unique sports coupe, with all the grunt and panache, fun and practical for daily driving.
) - there was none of this feeling (when they were working!) but I think this particular car sort of engenders some unrealistic expectations-then when you get it (tinny doors- prone to plastic trim squeaks etc)...took me a little while to forget these 'niggles' and - appreciate the few pounds saved by the light doors- ignore the squeaks and drive it in a more 'point and squirt' fashion- now I love it!!
