11-19-2009, 10:10 AM
I think it is important to (a) figure out what you like about driving, and (b) actually drive any car before buying it. In my 20's, I thought that life could not be complete unless I owned an XKE coupe. Then, I drove one. Yukk!
I appreciate the sophistication of the newest cars. The speed is certainly impressive, but they feel isolated to me. I like the intimate experience of driving older, lighter cars. Instead of going fast, I guess I want to learn what the computer is doing for me so that I can do it myself. My RSA is a nice compromise: ABS, safer handling, but no power steering or driver's aides. It would be perfect if it weighed around 2400 pounds or so. (...and had a 3.8, and maybe Big Reds, and...)
To me, "Swea Pea" looks like the perfect DE car if you are not out-and-out racing.
I appreciate the sophistication of the newest cars. The speed is certainly impressive, but they feel isolated to me. I like the intimate experience of driving older, lighter cars. Instead of going fast, I guess I want to learn what the computer is doing for me so that I can do it myself. My RSA is a nice compromise: ABS, safer handling, but no power steering or driver's aides. It would be perfect if it weighed around 2400 pounds or so. (...and had a 3.8, and maybe Big Reds, and...)
To me, "Swea Pea" looks like the perfect DE car if you are not out-and-out racing.
Joe Piernock, Paoli, PA
1972 914-3.2, 1974 Capri, 2013 GTI
1972 914-3.2, 1974 Capri, 2013 GTI