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TVRs are quick in a straight line, but even the most modern weren't that great handlers. Fun, in an 'eyeballs in the back of your skull' kind of way, but not a sophisticated driving machine and to me, the opposite of what you're looking for.
You seem to want a car that you can enjoy driving on Highland roads, unless you enjoy slow corners, big acceleration and hard on the brakes (which doesn't make for a relaxing drive) then I would suggest something with more finesse. engine
If I were you I'd find one and try it.
You seem to want a car that you can enjoy driving on Highland roads, unless you enjoy slow corners, big acceleration and hard on the brakes (which doesn't make for a relaxing drive) then I would suggest something with more finesse. engine
If I were you I'd find one and try it.
Boxster S?
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Ginetta, the wrong side of sporting (ie spartan) I think.
Boxsters are just not diferent enough, and certainly not (to me) worth the premium over an S2000 - I much prefer the looks of the Cayman however, and assuming it handles a bit better than the Box would be happier with that.
I'll certainly try a Cayman, but almost seems too obvious - it may come down to whether the driving experience of more "exotic" stuff is attractive enough to outweigh the (likely) reliability and (definite) practicality downsides. It will need plenty test drives
and more detailed research to decide on that I expect.
Steven - good point about reliability in remote locations - minor niggles (or "characteristic traits" )that are a PITA from time to time I can accept, but being left immobile at 10 o'clock at night 200 miles north of Edinburgh is not ideal. Not really considered that one
Boxsters are just not diferent enough, and certainly not (to me) worth the premium over an S2000 - I much prefer the looks of the Cayman however, and assuming it handles a bit better than the Box would be happier with that.
I'll certainly try a Cayman, but almost seems too obvious - it may come down to whether the driving experience of more "exotic" stuff is attractive enough to outweigh the (likely) reliability and (definite) practicality downsides. It will need plenty test drives
and more detailed research to decide on that I expect.Steven - good point about reliability in remote locations - minor niggles (or "characteristic traits" )that are a PITA from time to time I can accept, but being left immobile at 10 o'clock at night 200 miles north of Edinburgh is not ideal. Not really considered that one
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