100% agree. It's fast, that's it.

 

Funny you should say that - I followed a GTR in the Leg End yesterday and was a bit disturbed by its visually 'fidgety' ride. I've noticed that on several of these uber-barges too.

Cannot help thinking I'd prefer something like an XDrive 335i or whatever they are these days, that doesn't pretend to be anything other than a barge/ueber-rep smoker.

 

I don't know how many really fast cars you've driven but ime the assertion that cars like the RS6 are one trick ponies is pub talk. An RS6 would absolutely destroy an S2000 and most other things on a motorway or fast A road.

I don't doubt that there would be plenty of quicker cars than an RS6 on a B road (and definitely more enjoyable) but anyone going faster on a (most examples of) B road than a trying RS6 driver is likely to be mad.

The only times I worry about road accidents is on B roads where it's rare not to encounter some back road fecking hero on two wheels or four. They are invariably a danger to other motorists, walkers and horse riders.

I would genuinely enjoy punching one of these morons in the face. Imprevos and Audi TTs seem to be their weapon of choice, togther with assorted chav hatches. I have yet to meet one who seems unable or unwilling to stay on their side of the road on blind bends. Oh for a tractor with spikes.

Anyway, having got that off my chest, I favour the C63 estate atm.

 

 

Destroy as in quick undoubtedly but i expect it's pretty joyless speed and as JML points out can easily put you in jail.

I think the new M4 is quicker than the M5 round a track to argue the physics.. an RS6 aint light, appreciate these BMs are rwd which is undoubtedly negative when you are talking british a-roads and north of 450bhp.

while i do appreciate the M3, it has a glorious engine, a great hifi, awesome seats etc i think as a driver's car it's pretty limited in its repertoire. The engine is almost supercar stuff, the handling is very capable for a car of this size/weight and it's very easy to induce a bit of smiley oversteer but the entire experience is like being cocooned in cotton wool vs the S2

but then you're not looking for raw

 

I don't disagree with either of you ( again, weird ) but an AMG C63 estate is also NOT pub money, there is one I see on the way to work, usually hear it first, makes a lovely noise, looks great etc etc.

The S2000 is light and lithe compared to some, equally by a new MX-5 standards, it's a bit portly ..... but then my < £700 motorbike makes both feel like heffalumps.

Probably comes down to what you want, if that's the C63 then why not - you're only here once, why drive something YOU don't like.,

 

For once, I agree entirely!

 

Since I have managed to avoid speeding tickets in two Ferraris, one Maserati, an M5, several M3s and God knows how many other high performance cars, that risk simply doesn't enter my thoughts when choosing a car. I also have a clean licence and electric gates with auto opener. I think I'll be ok.

 

Destroy as in quick undoubtedly but i expect it's pretty joyless speed and as JML points out can easily put you in jail.

I think the new M4 is quicker than the M5 round a track to argue the physics.. an RS6 aint light, appreciate these BMs are rwd which is undoubtedly negative when you are talking british a-roads and north of 450bhp.

while i do appreciate the M3, it has a glorious engine, a great hifi, awesome seats etc i think as a driver's car it's pretty limited in its repertoire. The engine is almost supercar stuff, the handling is very capable for a car of this size/weight and it's very easy to induce a bit of smiley oversteer but the entire experience is like being cocooned in cotton wool vs the S2

but then you're not looking for raw
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I don't want a 'driver's car' in this selection process. That's possibly another thread and in any event the term is subjective. My STR has better steering and nicer ride and handling than my old E39 M5 - the supposed paragon of supersaloons. It's also just as fast and probably faster overtaking due to the 'box. But then what do I know? I've only put around 75,000 miles in seven years on both cars.

 

I certainly used to think like that, but too many Close Encounters of the Unpleasant Kind have led me to believe my luck has run out.

Or it's just down to the area - there seems to be a lot more 'activity' around these parts.