Comfort vs driver experience

[obi_waynne]

Do you think that the trend for comfortable, quiet cars is at the expense of driver experience.

When you get into a small stripped out car you seem to have a lot more fun that you would have in a more powerful, comfortable car.

 

[HDi fun]

No

 

[Nat]

i think on some cars, depending on the manufacturer, this might be the case. on some, well alot of american cars, the comfort level is pretty damn good, but the driving experiance can leave a little to be desired. but on most upscale cars, the comfort levels, and driver comfort levels are, while not always equal or in the right quantities, are definitly there. it just depends on the money you spend.

 

[lutonmatt]

no
i had a lexus ls400 and i think that is one of the most comfortable cars there are only a roller will beat it
but it was the most fun car i have had it would go side ways at any corner that you wanted and was quick as well

i would rather have a ls400 std then say a done up 206

 

[HDi fun]

Not many 5 series owners are disappointed with the driving dynamics and they're not exactly unrefined cars.

 

[turbonutter69]

My Focus is pretty well refined and it's a joy to drive as well. Handles like a dream.

 

[HDi fun]

My Focus is pretty well refined and it's a joy to drive as well. Handles like a dream.

Must be better than the brand new 1.8 Zetec I rented in July - the engine noise was extremely intrusive at motorway speeds. I could have done with another 2 or 3 three gears

 

[turbonutter69]

What model was it.
Mines not too bad on the motorway could do with maybe one more gear but it's not that often I use them anyways so it doesn't bother me.

 

[HDi fun]

1.8 Zetec petrol 5 speed box.

Nearly 4000rpm and 70mph

 

[turbonutter69]

Yeah not too good on motorway but you show it some corners and it will put a smile on your face.

 

[turbonutter69]

My Focus does 3200rpm at 70 mph.

 

[HDi fun]

They (Ford foci ???) do handle well - that's never been in dispute, but the current model is back in the Ford days of old with it's lack of refinement at high speed.

It's a shame because Ford has made a masterpiece of the last 2 Mondeos.