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07-18-2018, 10:27 AM

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I enjoyed Jeremy Clarkson's review of the 4C Coupe from 2015, and this is about what I thought after the test drive:
https://www.driving.co.uk/car-review...4c-coupe-2015/

I have yet to like a single Clarkson review. He uses too many words to say almost nothing.

Going for a 981 Boxster S test drive...

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07-18-2018, 01:05 PM

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I have yet to like a single Clarkson review. He uses too many words to say almost nothing.

Going for a 981 Boxster S test drive...

fair enough - I usually get a laugh out of his ridiculous metaphors

A 981 S or GTS is a much more complete car with a lot of the same major features - small light mid-engine car with great handling and adequate power. Far better practicality and fit and finish too. For a primary car it’s the obvious choice, and frankly that’s why they sell so well in their space in the market. The 4C while flawed is much lighter, more immersive, and more of an event to drive - so better as a toy, worse as a car.

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07-18-2018, 01:18 PM

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I have yet to like a single Clarkson review. He uses too many words to say almost nothing.

Going for a 981 Boxster S test drive...

What happened to buying the Elise?........

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07-18-2018, 03:21 PM

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What happened to buying the Elise?........

The green Lotus emblem reminded him too much of leafy vegetables...

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07-18-2018, 03:22 PM

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What happened to buying the Elise?........

Test drove one. Was OK, light, drove like a race car but too basic, "plasticky", noisy, rattly, unrefined -- not a Porsche. I already have two intense, raw, no compromise, performance-focused, sweaty-palms cars in my 6gt3 and the SPB. Maybe I'm getting old but I'm looking for something more refined and relaxing for my back-road runs. Just drove the 981 Box S. PASM on/off, Sports Plus on/off, doesn't matter. It's probably the best back-roads car in the world at ANY price. Chris Harris is spot on with this review: