wozza
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I have a 1.2 clio which is a much smaller lighter car with similar power. And its just not quick enough. I got so used to riving cars with 1.8's and 2litre+ engines i get in the clio and its just not the same. Admittedly its great fun round bends where it does shine. Which is the sole reason i was looking at a 182 Justbecause of how fast you can throw em round bends but the abarth is looking likely as well bit more practical and cheaper to buy and insure.
But i suppose if costs are more important than enjoying a drive then thats your choice. But theres simply no way you can have as much fun in a 1.2 as you can in the JTD or the abarth. Not saying it cant be fun but some people dont just look at there car as a means to get around. I know i dont i want something that when i put my foot on the floor its gonna make me grin like a manic fool. The abarth is one of the only cars that could do that. And thats what makes driving fun for me. I dont drive like an idiot all the time i stick to speed limits but its nice to have those mad few seconds where you just boot it from the line at a light when some chav is sat next to you thinking his nova is awesome with his £10 mechano spoiler
But i suppose if costs are more important than enjoying a drive then thats your choice. But theres simply no way you can have as much fun in a 1.2 as you can in the JTD or the abarth. Not saying it cant be fun but some people dont just look at there car as a means to get around. I know i dont i want something that when i put my foot on the floor its gonna make me grin like a manic fool. The abarth is one of the only cars that could do that. And thats what makes driving fun for me. I dont drive like an idiot all the time i stick to speed limits but its nice to have those mad few seconds where you just boot it from the line at a light when some chav is sat next to you thinking his nova is awesome with his £10 mechano spoiler