R400/420 too hardcore for beginner

[JasonRIx]

Hi

I'm pretty much decided on getting a Caterham. I just want it for driving on roads but I don't want to get a lesser powered one then be gutted I didn't go for something with more grunt afterwards.

Is it advisable to work your way up to something like an R400 or doesn't it really matter? I have no real experience of a car like this and currently drive a 997 3.8.

Thanks

[JasonRIx]

I haven't actually driven one yet. I'm going for a day hire next week. I think they hire out the 270s there. I am really into the idea of building one from scratch and these responses are what I wanted to hear to be honest.

Thanks

[JasonRIx]

Thanks for your thoughts. I think I'll just try some out and go from there. I'll report back when I've done the deed. Thanks again.

[JasonRIx]

Thanks again for the advice. I will be driving the car solely on roads and so I'm torn. If it is possible to drive the 400 without it constantly straining at the leash then I think I'd like to have a bit more power on tap than too little.

I'll just have to drive the cars and see (how much it frightens me!)

[JasonRIx]

If I were to go for a lesser powered engine and at a later date want more, how feasible is it to upgrade to another engine?