New car purchase second thoughts!

[CHN]

Part ex'd the 996 C4 for a Lotus Elise 135R which I pick up next week. Deposit is down.

I'm now starting to have major concerns that I've made a mistake... The 996 is a nice example as far as they go, but the reason I wanted a change was that I want something more fun and raw for short blasts about. I took it out today and it was on song, plenty of go, sounding nice and when I walked back to it from the shop its big fat arse and huge tyres looked purposeful and rather nice.

I'm now concerned that the Elise is going to be a little flat and weak in comparison, but then it should be a hoot around the Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons which is what I want the car for, but then 135bhp....

Anyone made the same change or vice versa?

I think I just need reassuring....My mates all think I'm nuts but then none of them are petrolheads and are going more by the badge.

Balls! I was all positive until today!

[itcaptainslow]

Think of the Elise as a precision instrument. The joy is not in how it goes, it's in using the feel and sharpness to maintain every last drop of momentum.

Did you drive it before you placed the deposit?

Ps-the 135R is a great choice!

[Benbay001]

Your current car is a 4wd gt. The elise will be much nicer. No doubt

[CHN]

I know its crazy but no, I didn't drive it, coming from a dealer if theres anything wrong with it I'll take it back to be fixed. I had a standard S1 many moons ago and loved it, but thats a distant memory now and I had little experience of anything decent car wise at that time in my life and I really can't remember how it went, only that it handled so well.

Another reason for this purchase was the apparent lower running costs.

[CHN]

Benbay001 said:

Your current car is a 4wd gt. The elise will be much nicer. No doubt

I hope so. I know the 996 has its knockers but I can't fault it, other than the fact that you need to be doing illegal speeds to have fun.

[HaloGen8]

CHN said:

The fact that you need to be doing illegal speeds to have fun.

That should tell you all you need to know.

The Elise will keep you buzzing and feel more involved.

[T16OLE]

How much was your deposit?

[CHN]

It was a large enough deposit to think I can't throw the money away.

I'm sure it'll be alright as soon as I'm out pushing the Elise around the welsh roads...at least I hope so

[folos]

if you're posting this, just cut your losses and end it here. enjoy your porsche some more