mj224
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- Nov 20, 2020
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- Location
- South West Wales
- Driving
- ZS EV Luxury
Are we indulging in bigger toys for the boys (ladies excuse me)...
Electric power excluded, the ultimate boys toy for most us anyway, is the gadget that has radar brakes, cruise control and lane recognition. We can now "relax" at the wheel whilst hurtling along the motorway at 70mph.
But is this driving? As petrol heads did we not enjoy the gear changing (6 forward in my RX8!!), hard braking, fast acceleration, and seeing how fast one could get around a corner....the price of petrol (don't count diesel, too smelly and horrible noise) was worth every penny. And ultimately burning off the car beside you at the lights.......
Now, we are effectively operating a computer on wheels, and just don't mention range anxiety. Beginning to wonder whether its worth it... I have an MGF in garage, quite economical, and warm, and fun to drive, and a petrol station every few miles that HAS petrol......Also a tape music palyer, so I can dig out all those old tapes with excellent music........Just have to have a hoist to get me out of it........................
Hey ho...Progress.............
Electric power excluded, the ultimate boys toy for most us anyway, is the gadget that has radar brakes, cruise control and lane recognition. We can now "relax" at the wheel whilst hurtling along the motorway at 70mph.
But is this driving? As petrol heads did we not enjoy the gear changing (6 forward in my RX8!!), hard braking, fast acceleration, and seeing how fast one could get around a corner....the price of petrol (don't count diesel, too smelly and horrible noise) was worth every penny. And ultimately burning off the car beside you at the lights.......
Now, we are effectively operating a computer on wheels, and just don't mention range anxiety. Beginning to wonder whether its worth it... I have an MGF in garage, quite economical, and warm, and fun to drive, and a petrol station every few miles that HAS petrol......Also a tape music palyer, so I can dig out all those old tapes with excellent music........Just have to have a hoist to get me out of it........................
Hey ho...Progress.............