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Having recently changed my daily to possibly one of the dullest cars I've ever owned (Auris HSD) and being very busy with my various work-streams I haven't really had a chance to use my 350Z at all over the last month or so.
Finally today I had some free time and the weather looked good so took it for a blast. Well, first I had to visit Halfrauds for a new battery, un-stick the rear brakes and dry the inside of the windscreen out
but other than that it only took about 2hrs before I was driving it again 
After driving a car with over-assisted electric PAS, a CVT drive-train, that while giving me mid-60mpg and a nice quiet mode of transport, pretty much sucks any fun possible out of driving. It was nice to get into a car with a smaller steering wheel, low driving position and much less assistance across all of the controls - and 'proper' power steering. It felt like a much more special car than when I had been using it almost as a daily during the summer months and certainly even a fairly short and fun drive made me feel far more enthusiastic about the car than when I had been taking it for a full on thrash during the summer - however having no contrast to the driving experience.
Personally - I think having a slightly more bland daily makes any second car you have far more enjoyable!
Thoughts ... or total Motors abuse please proceed!
Finally today I had some free time and the weather looked good so took it for a blast. Well, first I had to visit Halfrauds for a new battery, un-stick the rear brakes and dry the inside of the windscreen out
but other than that it only took about 2hrs before I was driving it again After driving a car with over-assisted electric PAS, a CVT drive-train, that while giving me mid-60mpg and a nice quiet mode of transport, pretty much sucks any fun possible out of driving. It was nice to get into a car with a smaller steering wheel, low driving position and much less assistance across all of the controls - and 'proper' power steering. It felt like a much more special car than when I had been using it almost as a daily during the summer months and certainly even a fairly short and fun drive made me feel far more enthusiastic about the car than when I had been taking it for a full on thrash during the summer - however having no contrast to the driving experience.
Personally - I think having a slightly more bland daily makes any second car you have far more enjoyable!
Thoughts ... or total Motors abuse please proceed!