2019 Caterham 270S Review - their best daily? | Music Motors

[@TheAutoDad]

Could you daily one? I could!

[@sammiewithers1009]

i might try lol

[@rxdavis1]

Sammie Withers I did for a number of years. Drove to the station every day.

[@lauriehwrdlh]

I used to ride a motorbike daily for 100+ miles a day. A Caterham seems like luxury in comparison.

[@TheAutoDad]

I’d agree with that. 😂

[@mikemoore7250]

A very fair and accurate review. Just to add a couple of things; re driving in the rain, at over 35mph it just goes over your head and you can do big big miles; my best is 680 in a day. I have the 270S SV with 6 speed box

[@TheAutoDad]

680 in a day sounds insane. Did you need earplugs?

[@mikemoore7250]

@@TheAutoDad No, never use earplugs. My local 7 group does a monthly 200+ mile sunday blat, no music needed, the exhaust is addictive enough

[@TheAutoDad]

Mike Moore totally agree with that. My ears must be too sensitive from music haha!

[@ColinMill1]

One other point about driving a 7 in the rain is the ease with which you can aquaplane. I was running down the M67 (that floods rather readily) in heavy rain and ended up having to slow to the point the heavies were coming past me in order to keep it running straight.

[@TheAutoDad]

What tyres did you have on? I didn’t find the ones I’ve had too bad in torrential rain so long as you stick to 60mph.

[@neildixon5131]

"The 19th (nineteenth) century was a century that began on January 1, 1801, and ended on December 31, 1900"

[@TheAutoDad]

Yep, exactly. :) Like early horse drawn carriages, 1830’s etc.

[@salisburyplain998]

@@TheAutoDad you always get one lol

[@pierce324]

One day, I'll own a Caterham. Since they finally started coming to the US over the past couple years, it gives me a bit of hope for the future, but for now I can just sit back and wish.

[@TheAutoDad]

Ah amazing. I’m sure one day you will - it’ll be worth the wait! :)

[@adamintheoutdoors2119]

Me too!!!

[@Gearz-365]

I love the Caterham cars! I love that they are modern cars but with a vintage design

[@TheAutoDad]

+Gearz 365 that they are for sure. A very cool look!

[@alexbyrant8820]

Superbly demonstrated, I've always considered the Caterham models as perfect daily drivers. You have portrayed it incredibly well, bravo.

[@TheAutoDad]

Thanks for the support. Some would say I’m crazy for daily’ing one - I loved it!

[@tomazjimo2083]

A great sound but probably not MY ideal daily. I can see where you're coming from though, looked like great fun! Caterham have always been a weird one for me, I do like this 270 though.

[@TheAutoDad]

The 270 is the best of the bunch, for me, for every day driving! :)

[@akhyarrayhka4048]

I'd love to own one

[@TheAutoDad]

Me too!

[@Shaywebber]

I'm 1.78m slim build, would I be comfortable in a narrow chassis version ?

[@stevenscaife4208]

Yep. I’ve got one coming very soon. I’m 6ft, 13st and size 33 waist. I’ve gone lowered floors and standard seats.

[@gileswardle76]

Yes. I'm exactly same height as you. I've owned 3 Caterhams, all standard chassis not SV. You'll fit easily. Lowered floor option recommended.

[@Shaywebber]

Thanks

[@platypushatstand]

12:40 Mexico? Nope. That’s the hard standing boat park at low tide next to the tidal road to Bosham, West Sussex.

[@wpw4508]

Waiting for one with a 100 kW electric motor, driven by a 100 kg, 100 kWh of battery. Maybe by 2030? Yet still miss my 1987 Honda CRX.

[@TheAutoDad]

Now that'll be fun, light weight everything - and instant torque!

[@sammiewithers1009]

your last two caterham videos have been positive, i just dont see it. for me they lack normal tech a car gives and for the price its just stupid. but i guess youve gotta try it to love it. might sort out a test drive or something soon to see what youve been going on about lol

[@TheAutoDad]

Yes, sort a test drive out. You’ll love it, I promise!

[@hughesy606]

@@TheAutoDad agreed. The problem is you're trying to look at it logically...

[@tomokokishi3066]

MX-5 for the purists. Brilliant.

[@britw5102]

its so cute, it sounds nice too. i like it! :3

[@TheAutoDad]

It definitely sounds good!

[@petermillan731]

Is there room at the pedals for normal shoes?

[@TheAutoDad]

Yep, just not boots!

[@Tiapinna]

Is it an SV chassis?

[@TheAutoDad]

Yes! :)

[@BigDuke6ixx]

'early 19th century look'?

[@TheAutoDad]

Like early horse drawn carriages, 1830’s etc.

[@MikeKleinsteuber]

So you really think you weigh over 180kg do you ? OK, you're chubby but your bones would have to be made of lead to get anywhere near 180kg lol

[@TheAutoDad]

I’m better now, but I was definitely living a McDonalds lifestyle. 🤣🤣

[@MikeKleinsteuber]

@@TheAutoDad But not 28sts worth lol

[@davevernon4993]

Did he just say 19th century...

[@TheAutoDad]

Yes. Old school carriage design. Not horses, as everyone seems to be going for :D

[@gungfuriceboy]

AC an 'option'??..

[@TheAutoDad]

Yeah... you take the roof off.

[@gungfuriceboy]

@@TheAutoDad not 'acceptable...LOL!!

[@resnonverba137]

Early 19th Century design? Does it look like a horse?

[@TheAutoDad]

More of the carriage than the horse. :)

[@kylemohundro362]

“Early 19th century design”... cars were invented in the late 19th century mate. 19th century = 1800s

[@TheAutoDad]

Bit late to the party there mate. Discussed and resolved 12 months ago. 🤣 Horse drawn carriages…

[@superseven7947]

Sv👎 but nice colour

[@TheAutoDad]

I don’t fit easily inside anything asides from an SV. 🐷