Porsche Cayman 718 GT4

[@ThunderBassistJay]

I think the concept of the Cayman is much better than that of the 911. The engine is in the right place and there are no useless backseats.

[@squicker]

Yes, I've had a few 911s and they are awesome cars, but I never really connected with them like I do this car. It's just 'dead right' from the moment you turn the key in the ignition, to parking up and looking at the 'kerb appeal'!

[@TheMirrorGuy]

As an experienced driver, have you ever driven a Vauxhall VX220 Turbo? It is my dream car and I would like to get an honest opinion on its handling and speed. Thanks Jason 👍

[@squicker]

Yes!! They are amazing cars. My friend (also called Jason) had one back when they were new, I had an Evo 8 at the time. They were essentially matched in performance, but the VX220 Turbo was FAR more engaging to drive, being pure RWD, whereas the Evo 4WD did it all for you. I don't think it has any driver aids apart from ABS, so definitely will keep you on your toes 🙂 A very wise choice for a proper driver's car, although I guess they are hard to find now?

[@TheMirrorGuy]

@squicker there are plenty about, I just can't justify the cost at the moment. I appreciate your feedback, and hopefully in the not to distant future I will be able to justify the cost. My current car is a Mk4 Astra turbo convertible. It has the same 197bhp engine as the VX220, but obviously not the handling. But for £1500 a few years ago now it gives a lot of bang for my bucks. Cheers Jason 🍻

[@squicker]

@@TheMirrorGuy Yeah, 197bhp is enough to have fun. I often think 'less is more'. I'd say my most fun car road is my S2000. Despite what the guy I'm currently debating with thinks, the S2000 has very little outright speed, so it's all about handling and taking things correctly so you can maintain a high average speed, whereas more powerful cars tend to flatter the driver as you can fluff something up, then immediately get that speed back through raw power!

[@TheMirrorGuy]

@squicker The s2000 is a very quick car, and I am much more fun/driver ability driven over full outright bhp and handling assistant gizmos. The one thing that drives me mad sometimes in my current car is when the traction control kicks in and the engine bogs down. That spoils the the driving of the car, as I am quite capable of lifting off the throttle if I need to do so. 👍

[@squicker]

@@TheMirrorGuy over zealous systems are very annoying. My daily driver is an EV (company car) and it’s great to drive but SO intrusive with lane keeping, braking for no reason, binging every time you go 1mph over the limit, it’s more of a distraction than anything else.