1973 v 2011....Close but no cigar
Discussion
Test drove a 458 yesterday,as think they look sublime.
Mind warping speed, superb interior and sound. Handling, again faultless. Massive step up from satndard 360 and 430.
So why aren't I signing ?.
A few reasons:
1) However good the gear change is, I miss the clack/clack gate of the manual stick.
2) It is too 'digital' for me. It's a tour de force of electronic wizardry, totally accomplished, but has 'removed' the driver to a degree, in some respects.
3) Steering.Light.Lacks feel.
4) Rear viz....very little
5) Absolute Plod magnet. I was pulled within 500 yards on the test drive !.
6) Serious amount of second hand cars on the market
Maybe one day I will get into one, but for me, the 73RS although not as quick, remains the only car I've driven to make me 'shout' out loud when throwing her through the Black Mountains. In the 458, you'll get there quicker, but you would have been a little 'chauffeured' and flattered by the electronic 'big brother' in the back ground. Only my thoughts, my opinions obviously, and would have one over the GT3RS tomorrow....but the 73 stays put.
Mind warping speed, superb interior and sound. Handling, again faultless. Massive step up from satndard 360 and 430.
So why aren't I signing ?.
A few reasons:
1) However good the gear change is, I miss the clack/clack gate of the manual stick.
2) It is too 'digital' for me. It's a tour de force of electronic wizardry, totally accomplished, but has 'removed' the driver to a degree, in some respects.
3) Steering.Light.Lacks feel.
4) Rear viz....very little
5) Absolute Plod magnet. I was pulled within 500 yards on the test drive !.
6) Serious amount of second hand cars on the market
Maybe one day I will get into one, but for me, the 73RS although not as quick, remains the only car I've driven to make me 'shout' out loud when throwing her through the Black Mountains. In the 458, you'll get there quicker, but you would have been a little 'chauffeured' and flattered by the electronic 'big brother' in the back ground. Only my thoughts, my opinions obviously, and would have one over the GT3RS tomorrow....but the 73 stays put.
In a different world of finance but in a similar fashion: I sold my 7 speed DCT V8 M3 because it was detaching me from the driving experience. Having spent years perfecting heel toe down shifts, double de-clutching all at flat out pace, it removed the interaction. I bought a Z4M instead and love being back in control of the car.
Why were you pulled within 500m?
Regards,
Steven
Why were you pulled within 500m?
Regards,
Steven
never!
That pug was my first purchase when I started working in 1987 - its been with me through thick & thin and is absolutely STUNNING in every detail, from the unmarked Reynolds 753 frame to the Peugeot-Lion-engraved chromed forks and beautiful Campagnolo groupset!
but I would do a straight swap for the 458!
That pug was my first purchase when I started working in 1987 - its been with me through thick & thin and is absolutely STUNNING in every detail, from the unmarked Reynolds 753 frame to the Peugeot-Lion-engraved chromed forks and beautiful Campagnolo groupset!
but I would do a straight swap for the 458!
Edited by khushy on Thursday 17th November 16:30
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