DC5 replacement

Vanilla_Ice said:
No, not my cup of tea.
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Looks wise? They are stunning to drive. Seriously, the only thing that compares to it that I have driven is the S2000 but that's a completely different car. The DC5 is so focused, so raw and so talented. As I said earlier, after 2 years, it still makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. I drove the EP3 on a test drive and had that 12 YO kid feeling, the DC5 bettered that by a lot. Unless I drive something that gives me a better feeling (the S2K nigh on matched it, but I have my concerns) I will keep it.
 
I am very tempted. Also helps that my tuner is a very good friend of mine. Lot of pondering to do. I know I'll lose a lot of money doing it, but, what the hell.
 
Totally probably definitely not cheap to service, but Audi RS2 and old shape RS4 both fit into your budget, as do older Honda NSX's.
 
I can see your concerns about the S2000, but you need to give it time and you do get used to it, like any rear wheel drive. It does take a while though. I would say it was about 3 months before I could really get the most from the car, to be honest I think it is no where near as bad as its reputation.

The reputation stems from people who don't understand the rear wheel steering effect, or who drive about on tyres with 2mm of tread on at 90mph on motorways through standing water.

Now 2 yrs on I can drive it in the wet, fast, without issue and know its limits. It's tough call over a DC5 though, a very easy car to drive quick. However RWD offers a new challenge and anyone can drive a FWD quick, it certainly feels good when you get it right and 9000rpm is always a bonus for a VTEC fan
 
I went from a DC5 to a BMW 328i(family car). The 328i is also my first RWD, I had to learn to keep my foot off the throttle nearly lost it on few roundabouts = P
 
As you've already figured out, the DC5 is such a good car that you're going to struggle to better it. For pure fun, it's right up there with the best of them and the only thing I can think of that I've driven which is even more fun is the Elise 111R although obviously that comes with compromises.

Personally I think that if you enjoy the way the Teg drives then you'll fall in love with the Elise. Try and test drive one with a proper exhaust though as the standard one makes it sounds like a sewing machine.
 
eidolon said:
As you've already figured out, the DC5 is such a good car that you're going to struggle to better it. For pure fun, it's right up there with the best of them and the only thing I can think of that I've driven which is even more fun is the Elise 111R although obviously that comes with compromises.

Personally I think that if you enjoy the way the Teg drives then you'll fall in love with the Elise. Try and test drive one with a proper exhaust though as the standard one makes it sounds like a sewing machine.
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LOL.

There's a garage here in Salisbury that has some Lotus' in it. Might stop by this week at some point. Cheers.

Is the "Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious" phrase true to it's word though? I don't know any Elise or Exige owners.
 
MilanoChris said:
LOL.

There's a garage here in Salisbury that has some Lotus' in it. Might stop by this week at some point. Cheers.

Is the "Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious" phrase true to it's word though? I don't know any Elise or Exige owners.
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Make sure it's a 111R or a Series 2 Exige you drive though, I don't think the 111S will do it for you.

The "Lots of trouble..." used to apply to stuff like Esprits and the like, but Elises in general are pretty good, especially the Toyota engined ones like the 111R. The 111S has the K series Rover engine which obviously suffers from head gasket failure but they're generally really reliable (mine hasn't suffered a single problem in 2 years)

I love the DC5, if I was looking for 90% of the thrills of the Elise, but in a sensible car then it would be a Teg I was looking at, but if you want that extra 10% then the Elise is where you'll find it.
 
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