Am I mad?

[Little Dave]

After owning my 996 Turbo for almost 5 years, I have today waved it goodbye. It was a 2002 car with 70,000 miles and had been moderately tweaked to 530bhp. I was the third owner and it has been truly epic having made numerous trips to the 'Ring, the Swiss Alps and LM amongst others.
I have toyed about changing it almost every year with things like R8's GT-R's or even a newer 911. However after playing around in one a few weeks ago and especially after a few laps of the 'Ring in one a couple of weeks ago I have bought a new Megane RS250. It is an absolute hoot to drive and after 12 years in RWD/AWD cars it is fun being in a FWD car again.
I intend to do many more trackdays in this one than I did in the 911 and once I have it remapped, new intercooler, exhaust etc I doubt it will be no slouch.
However the question is stil going round in my head "Am I mad?"

Edited by Little Dave on Wednesday 8th June 17:56

[North West Tom]

Yes.

[CurvaParabolica]

No

[Risotto]

Maybe.

On the other hand, going from something that costs a reasonable amount to run to something that costs buttons can bring a sense of relief. Personally, I think I'd have tried an R26.R if I was getting a Megane but ultimately, they're all just cars - if you buy one and decide you don't like it, just sell it and get a different one!

Edited by Risotto on Wednesday 8th June 16:47

[vixen1700]

Yes.

[jbi]

yes... the novelty will wear off

[BckFlash]

Whatever makes you happy!

[C2james]

slightly

[Justayellowbadge]

Check the M//,Barge,other thread - you are not the first down this path.

[Cattleman]

Yes

[Thesaint01708]

jbi said:

yes... the novelty will wear off

this, maybe.

sometimes its more fun to drive a car on its limit, rather than having a car you are rarely able to reach its limits?

[Mr Roper]

Not mad at all!

That's the beauty of being into cars, plural. We get to mix it up a bit and have fun doing it.

[Rawwr]

No, it's all about variety! A £200 snotter can be a hoot, a Murcielago can be a giggle and a Caterham can be a riot but if you don't sample all the different flavours in the automotive palette you'll become jaded and dull.

Keep up the good work

[Little Dave]

Thesaint01708 said:

jbi said:

yes... the novelty will wear off

this, maybe.

sometimes its more fun to drive a car on its limit, rather than having a car you are rarely able to reach its limits?

This is one of the main reasons, the 911 was stupidly capable, much more so than me and it was far too easy to get to speeds that would have got me into a lot more trouble than just a ban. At least with the RS250 I can drive the car to its limits and not mine.

Oh well I can always go back in a year.

[Rick_1138]

No,

life is a rich tapestry, i went from my NC30 VFR 400 to a triumph street triple to (well will be about to) a Triumph 1600 thunderbird!

that is a fair spectrum of bikes, give everything a go, you can always sell it on and get something else

[ApexJimi]

Nope, absolutely not.

Fill yer boots!

[Jw Vw]

Nope,

Nothing wrong with mixing it up at all.

[Rabbo]

Risotto said:

Maybe.

On the other hand, going from something that costs a reasonable amount to run to something that costs buttons can bring a sense of relief. Personally, I think I'd have tried an R26.R if I was getting a Megane but ultimately, they're all just cars - if you buy one and decide you don't like it, just sell it and get a different one!

Edited by Risotto on Wednesday 8th June 16:47

Including depreciation? I think not!

[soad]

North West Tom said:

Yes.

CurvaParabolica said:

No

Risotto said:

Maybe

All bases covered

[Ari]

Since you're asking, have another yes!

A 911 Turbo to a Megane..?

You're going to walk out of your house one morning and it'll hit you. Your car is a small French hatchback. And you used to have a Porsche 911 Turbo...