Zedster has been resting in the garage since October while I cheated on him with an upstart Boxster (see here for details of my infidelity).
A few weeks ago, I cleaned up the wiring to the starter motor and Zedster fired up first time, making me feel even worse. I've since had a couple of trips out to keep the battery topped up and to try help with my decision of who goes; Zedster or Porsche.
Last weekend was a good test - decent weather and a free afternoon, so I drove both cars on the same 10 mile route that I've often enjoyed before.
Zedster was first and felt great, as usual. Fast, noisy, wheel spin out of junctions - lovely. I came back thinking, ok, that's it, Zedster stays.
Then I went out in Barry (I must think of a better name for the poor thing)...
The Boxster is SUCH a lovely car to drive - turbine smooth, faster than Zedster and with the traction control off, just as mental out of junctions - more so, in fact, as there is so much more power available.
Most significantly, the Porsche feels so much more stable, especially on our cruddy roads. The suspension is much more supple and just makes the whole drive feel more in control. With Zedster, I do feel as though I am holding a tiger by the tail and it could bite me back at any time. When I was younger, this would have been a 'good thing' and is what all the reviewers say about Caterham-style cars - it's more 'alive' etc.
But with my advancing years comes slower reflexes, delicate body parts, social responsibility and an appreciation of civility which the Porsche caters to better than Zedster. Yes, I'm old...
Another factor is the social aspect - there are 2 kitcar owners that I can meet up with vaguely within my local area. Almost everyone else is in the Midlands or further north. The Porsche FB group meet up every weekend and there are between 8 and 14 cars, even in the depths of winter.
Soooo, with a heavy heart, I think that is decision made...for now.
