Cars with that special feel?
Discussion
Out of the cars I have owned/ driven
1. MK1 MR2 (AW11)
2. R53 Cooper S
3. VX220 (NA)
For me out and out speed is not special. Just little highlights within the handling and the touch on controls make it for me. With hindsight my MR2 was better than the VX220, despite being less capable on paper. I preferred the on limit handling/ finesse and the interior ambience was more pleasing (solid and not recognised from the Corsa parts bin!).
It is strange the allure of the R53 and how many people have mentioned it.
All these aspects are very difficult to quantify - hence the fun debating.
1. MK1 MR2 (AW11)
2. R53 Cooper S
3. VX220 (NA)
For me out and out speed is not special. Just little highlights within the handling and the touch on controls make it for me. With hindsight my MR2 was better than the VX220, despite being less capable on paper. I preferred the on limit handling/ finesse and the interior ambience was more pleasing (solid and not recognised from the Corsa parts bin!).
It is strange the allure of the R53 and how many people have mentioned it.
All these aspects are very difficult to quantify - hence the fun debating.
Slightly biased...... I wouid say the Clio V6, I have a Phase 1, it's not the quickest car, it's full of character though. I love the V6 sound right behind me, and all the little mechanical whines and sounds from the gearbox. I can see me holding on to it for a long time.
Edited by jamesbilluk on Wednesday 4th March 00:45
Personally for me, my 190 2.3-16 - the induction noise alone makes you realise it's special but the chassis rewards just as much - the other car I always found amazing was the mk2 CRX V-tec - always felt really special and engaged me in a way that other cars couldn't. In terms of super cars and the limited number I've driven, the Gallardo felt seriously involved to drive compared with the ferrari 430 and 911 turbo I've had the privilege of piloting - all were awesome but the Gallardo was the one that felt special
stain said:
Transits have always punched above their weight.
Yep - they've always been entertaining to drive, esp in swb, low-roof guise with the 2.0 Pinto Yes, I am going back a few years...One thing I find makes a car more interesting, esp as nowadays its not so common, is a high-revving engine. That probably means a redline the other side of 7000rpm, maybe a cut-off close to 8 or beyond. It just gives another feature to explore - there's something rewarding about having to work a bit harder for the pace/oomph/thrill rather than just mash the pedal, wait for the autobox to do its thing, and ride the wave of torque from 1000rpm. It also allows for the mechanical sound of the engine to come through for longer, unless its being piped in through tweeters, but you get my drift.
lord trumpton said:
GravelBen said:
OP said:
The M3 CSL has it, but the M3 CS doesn't
...lord trumpton said:
e46 M3
Might I suggest that sir endeavours to read the thread before posting?Edited by GravelBen on Friday 27th February 04:50
Edited by Captainawesome on Tuesday 3rd March 02:40
I was going to suggest a Caterham then read the bit about being a good road car.
How about the outgoing Merc C63 AMG? I'm really not a fan of go-faster saloons (even ones with two doors masquerading as coupes) but that car is so much more than a C-Class with a big engine. The higher spec F-Types also feel special - interior on the V8R is a lovely place to be, and it feels that little bit feral (in a good way) compared to its rivals.
How about the outgoing Merc C63 AMG? I'm really not a fan of go-faster saloons (even ones with two doors masquerading as coupes) but that car is so much more than a C-Class with a big engine. The higher spec F-Types also feel special - interior on the V8R is a lovely place to be, and it feels that little bit feral (in a good way) compared to its rivals.
IMO the Accord Type R has 'it'. A FWD, 1350kg four door saloon with a torqueless 2.2 NA engine should not be that good to drive.
But it is.
Everything about it is spot on. The seats, the steering wheel, the weight and feel of the steering, the turn in and superb damping, the short ratio gearbox and that visceral screamer of an engine that just gets better the harder you push it...
It should be as good as it is, and they shouldn't be as cheap as they are!
But it is.
Everything about it is spot on. The seats, the steering wheel, the weight and feel of the steering, the turn in and superb damping, the short ratio gearbox and that visceral screamer of an engine that just gets better the harder you push it...
It should be as good as it is, and they shouldn't be as cheap as they are!
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