Hi all' ...coming from a motorcycling background and enjoying the journey over that of getting to the destination its all about the ride, and what you want from the ride combined with the trust you have in the product ! There is a big difference between a Hot Hatch and a Coupe when it comes to overall handling ,,you only have to look at WRC over 25 plus years to see the gradual demise of the true coupe' in favour of razor sharp handling hot hatches. This difference is best felt not visually but in weight distribution and handling characteristics once you're behind the wheel going from apex to apex in a point and squirt mode.
It is like the other 'right honourable' Forum member said, its important that when selecting a car you get enough time behind the wheel to see if the car your considering is truly what you want in order you don't suffer having to buy twice!
The latter isn't helped by the way that so many Dealers give you a ridiculously short accompanied test drive with the obligatory acceleration strip thrown in and then after 5 minutes when back at the dealership they have you sat in the office expecting your signature on a purchase document whilst your still in awe of the acceleration with your mind not having the time to take into account everything else that is part of your individual wants from the car. :?
I don't diss ST's, Roc's or Golfs as having driven the Roc I preferred what I felt to be the more direct handling characteristics of it over that of the Z's
,,,BUT i decided to go with my heart due to the heavenly silhouette of the Z' :clap: even though dare I say it the Roc was PERSONALLY easier to get the most out of the drive and of course more practical for more than two people! Its about being honest and that is something that makes me LOL and PML :lol: when I hear that adults can seriously and realistically travel in the rear of a Z' ,,and i'm not meaning to offend anyone vertically challenged if thats politically correct :?:
I think that this particular post is good as it provides a conversational platform about comparison cars which is always of interest to true petrol AND diesel heads (..again being politically correct to include the many oil burners). :beer:
.the big blue (...hopefully this Forum back bencher hasn't bored the entire Chamber into an early recess) :sleeping-yellow:
