Alex: the S2000... lovely looking cars, ageing superbly I think. Got to be a classic in the making, if not already.
PS I f you ever want to know what these things cost to run I have spreadsheets.
A little 1.5 Fiesta ST fractionally quicker to 60. Many dangerously fast cars now.
Just a different perspective you may wish to consider...
I owned a 987.2 Cayman S. Nicest car I’d ever owned or driven. Planned to keep it forever.
Two years into ownership other priorities took over, and I accepted that it had to go. Had a tear in my eye when it went!
Now, the interesting bit. After a week I realised I’d never really, really, driven it anywhere near its potential. It’s just not possible on public roads. Well, maybe in the highlands or something, but living down south I’d only scratched the surface of its abilities.
Then, a couple of weeks ago my son and I went to Thruxton, and each did nine laps in Caymans.
Wow.
These things are so utterly capable that I quickly discovered that my abilities/balls fell short of its. Over 100mph through long bends it just loved it (as did I), and after a few laps I grew into it a bit and did have it screeching through the slower long corners. Left the circuit with a massive smile that lasted for hours. I’ll be going back next year.
So, if you want the Porsche experience you can have it for £150 a go. Highly recommended.
Pic of our wedding car back in 1996:- https://photos.app.goo.gl/8DXciJy94vJMHZiv8
Sound advice. I think it wouldn't be stretching things too far to say the capabilities of most high performance/sports cars far exceed the capabilities of the majority of drivers like us. Even something as basic/low powered as the humble Caterhams or entry level Elises will be a hell of a lot quicker than most drivers
Yes Kenny, nothing humble about Caterhams or a Lotus Elise!
I wasnt aware that's how prices had gone. I've only driven an Elise once but I really can't fit in one. I almost had to reach between my legs and under my left knee to reach the gear-lever! I'm 6'3'' and simply couldn't get comfortable, so I can't say I had any time to get to grips with it. I undertand there are 2 or 3 places in teh UK for Caterham hire - one in Scotland with a weekend option taking in 3 or 4 different versions. Might do that this year. Last year was off-road riding in Wales. In fact, I might have a closer look at that now....
Alex: the S2000... lovely looking cars, ageing superbly I think. Got to be a classic in the making, if not already.
You're right, 2 SV's and a 260. That's more expensive but it'd be shame to go all that way and miss it out...