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[Nefarious]

I hate to admit it but my interest in road cars in general is definitely on the wane.

A big part of it is the increasingly hostile public road environment (traffic, idiots, police enforcement). Another big part is just not wanting to drive on the road like my hair is on fire - I take the Westfield out sometimes "enthusiastically", but it's *nothing* like the commitment levels on track - it's not even getting the tyres close to their operating temps. It's mildly entertaining in short bursts, but really there's a big feeling of "what's the point".

Then there's the freedom aspect in terms of what you can and can't do to a roadcar. Even little things like a chip or exhaust can put you into the realm for needing a "friendly" MOT man and all the annual hassle that involves. My younger self would've been ashamed the day the man from the Bosch centre offered me an extra 65bhp and 100ftlb for the Merc for £300 and I decided I just couldn't be arsed with the grief.

I think, increasingly, my automotive future belongs in my workshop, where I can build what I like, and the racetrack, where I can drive whatever I like, however I like. And I'll have a comfy van with a tow bar for everything else.

[dan]

I don’t drive on the road with the commitment I do on track but I still enjoy it.

All of these threads read like you’re all trying to explain how you’re too cool to like cars any more, which on a car forum is weird

[PaulJ]

Hi, this is the first time I've looked in since posting. I've not really got a downer on new cars, (mine's only a year old), but I have fears for what might be available in 5 years when I might want something interesting to replace it. The only thing I'd have on my current car from my last one (981 GTS) is the exhaust note - thanks a bunch, particulate filter.

Let's hope Mito is right and breakthroughs in motors and battery technology allows some lightweight, edgy cars to emerge for future enthusiasts to fall in love with.

Going back to older cars, if I was able to afford a classic from my youth in addition to a new car it would be an Elan Sprint in Gold Leaf colours.

[Zonda_]

Frankly to me one of the most desirable cars at the moment is the Taycan and EVs are still in their infancy, I'm genuinely excited about what's coming and I don't care what powers it.