Car buying addiction

I have same kind of problem with cars. 17 years license and over 30 cars..

Blueman said:

For me I think owning a Z4 prior spoiled me. I was hoping the Clio would fill the void but it's just feels "cheap" as opposed to the Zed. Not as engaging to drive and not as quick. It also lacks the creature comforts for me. I'm not hating on it for it is a great track car but that's about it. Plus I'm fed up of boy racers fancying a go lol.

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I get ribbed from time to time, I have always had 3-4 cars on the drive for years now, I like to have a vehicle to suit my lifestyle, if i want to drive the twisty roads in Wales or the Peak District I use the Clio, If i go long distance I use my Insignia VX Line, If I need to take the dogs or humping rubbish to the tip I use the Rav 4 and If i feel like a proper blast I use the Astra VXR!

Blueman said:

For me I think owning a Z4 prior spoiled me. I was hoping the Clio would fill the void but it's just feels "cheap" as opposed to the Zed. Not as engaging to drive and not as quick. It also lacks the creature comforts for me. I'm not hating on it for it is a great track car but that's about it. Plus I'm fed up of boy racers fancying a go lol.

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The Clio is not as engaging to drive as the Z4?

Blueman said:

For me I think owning a Z4 prior spoiled me. I was hoping the Clio would fill the void but it's just feels "cheap" as opposed to the Zed. Not as engaging to drive and not as quick. It also lacks the creature comforts for me. I'm not hating on it for it is a great track car but that's about it. Plus I'm fed up of boy racers fancying a go lol.

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It's very hard to compare a Z4 to a Clio - I have never driven a Z4, but i'm sure its a very different experience. I had several Elise's and the Clio feels like a Rolls Royce compared to that.

I had considered a Z4 as they seem to be very good value, maybe one day I will have one...just dont tell the wife.

I went out in an S2000 when I was car hunting last year as there is so much hype about them and I have never been so let down by a car...Im sure they are amazing, but just didnt tick that box for me and im a huge soft top kinda guy.

I had a Mk1 Focus RS years and years ago on a test drive literally drove 1 minute from the garage had some idiot pull up next to us revving his engine it was a regular thing at the time the Honda Civic Type R was the main culprit...I just stared at people and watch them drive away in a cloud of smoke.

These types of cars will always attract that kind of attention, but I just ignore it I have no interest in 'doing' cars and bragging about it on the net..tossers, I need my driving licence!.

It's clear from your post the car is not for you and compared to a leather smothered BMW the Clio will be 'pound shop' quality and if thats important to you move on from it.

Good luck to you BMW's are lovely no doubt!

Z4 is quite comfortable and easy to live with. If you are able to limbo inside when roof is up.
I had E85 2.5i roadster for one summer. Didnt like the electric artificial steering or normal seats. If you buy one, get it with proper m-seats.

I had one of the hardest convertibles you can buy, tvr Griffith, ashamed to say, still felt like I was late for the salon driving it :-(

Agreed, can't really compare the Clio and z4 like for like, two different cars!

Also not big on changing cars too often, prob because I'm so fussy about getting one in good condition! Still look at the c4s 997 gen 2 and gts from time to time and think....mmmmm!