Downgrading - and I can't wait
Discussion
I've just sold my Leon Cupra so started looking for its replacement.
Main priority being a usable car that is FUN as the Leon just isn't.
I considered Mini Cooper S, Clio 172 / 182 etc but they just don't "grab me"
So I've gone for a car that's ten years older, has less power, fewer gears, less spec, yet is costing me MORE.
Mk2 Golf GTi with a (replacement) 2.0 16v engine and a few other upgrades.
I used to drive these 15yrs ago and I can't wait to get behind the wheel again.
Main priority being a usable car that is FUN as the Leon just isn't.
I considered Mini Cooper S, Clio 172 / 182 etc but they just don't "grab me"
So I've gone for a car that's ten years older, has less power, fewer gears, less spec, yet is costing me MORE.
Mk2 Golf GTi with a (replacement) 2.0 16v engine and a few other upgrades.
I used to drive these 15yrs ago and I can't wait to get behind the wheel again.
Welshbeef said:
kambites said:
Modern cars are rubbish if you want to have fun, IMO.
But safety is leagues higher your far more likely to survive in a modern car over an older car so... You take a risk running an older one. He chose one good year as opposed to 5 miserable ones and I think he made the right choice.
Welshbeef said:
kambites said:
Modern cars are rubbish if you want to have fun, IMO.
But safety is leagues higher your far more likely to survive in a modern car over an older car so... You take a risk running an older one. Welshbeef said:
kambites said:
Modern cars are rubbish if you want to have fun, IMO.
But safety is leagues higher your far more likely to survive in a modern car over an older car so... You take a risk running an older one. You trust your life to its electronics as if they fail your fked.
Welshbeef said:
That's great but what happens if someone crashes into you?? There is no way to stop that. You can make yourself safer sure but your more at risk in an older car.
What a miserable approach to life...O.P. enjoy your new car, sounds like a brilliant move! My 18yr old mx5 more fun to drive than my B3, and I've not killed, or been killed in it yet.
redgriff500 said:
So I've gone for a car that's ten years older, has less power, fewer gears, less spec, yet is costing me MORE.
Mk2 Golf GTi with a (replacement) 2.0 16v engine and a few other upgrades.
I hope it's more fun than the Mk2 Jetta 1.6 I suffered. The most boring car I'd ever driven, and yes, that does include a early 1.0 Vauxhall Corsa.Mk2 Golf GTi with a (replacement) 2.0 16v engine and a few other upgrades.
BlueMR2 said:
The difference is you need the extra safety in a modern car as the A pillars are so huge you cant see st coming at you from an angle, they are so heavy you couldn't get out of the way and the controls are so muted you cant feel what the car is doing.
You trust your life to its electronics as if they fail your fked.
I trust crumple zones stronger passenger cells etc. You trust your life to its electronics as if they fail your fked.
Of course add in airbags (which has saved me in a crash) side airbags etc.
Do you think the whole safety and crash testing is a waste of time and doesn't make cars safer?
Welshbeef said:
BlueMR2 said:
The difference is you need the extra safety in a modern car as the A pillars are so huge you cant see st coming at you from an angle, they are so heavy you couldn't get out of the way and the controls are so muted you cant feel what the car is doing.
You trust your life to its electronics as if they fail your fked.
I trust crumple zones stronger passenger cells etc. You trust your life to its electronics as if they fail your fked.
Of course add in airbags (which has saved me in a crash) side airbags etc.
Do you think the whole safety and crash testing is a waste of time and doesn't make cars safer?
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