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Allan Gibbs · 12-02-2003, 09:38 AM

I'm hoping they'd let me take another test drive again.

I think my issue with the power steering may have been when I was taking a slow turn (possible when turning right or left from stop lights/signs), hence the weight was more noticeable. It's been a while since I drove a car without power steering (Fiat Bartone in '89).

Perhaps my concerns about the traction, while cornering may have been when I hit a bump during a turn?

It's not that I didn't like the Elise. It's just the handling dynamics are different. In regards, to the Boxster, factoring out the power (or lack of), it handles well enough that any average joe can handle the car well until they hit the limits. In contrast, I can see the Elise requiring more attention and skill. (I can relate to Randy’s posts about caution when driving a mid-engine car now). The result is that the Elise is a car that's more challenging and engaging to drive.

Hmm. I think I need another test drive.

I hope test drivers aren't limited to one per customer.

12-02-2003, 09:38 AM	#35 (permalink)
Allan Gibbs Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Glendale, CA (formerly Gilbert, AZ) Posts: 5,399	I'm hoping they'd let me take another test drive again. I think my issue with the power steering may have been when I was taking a slow turn (possible when turning right or left from stop lights/signs), hence the weight was more noticeable. It's been a while since I drove a car without power steering (Fiat Bartone in '89). Perhaps my concerns about the traction, while cornering may have been when I hit a bump during a turn? It's not that I didn't like the Elise. It's just the handling dynamics are different. In regards, to the Boxster, factoring out the power (or lack of), it handles well enough that any average joe can handle the car well until they hit the limits. In contrast, I can see the Elise requiring more attention and skill. (I can relate to Randy’s posts about caution when driving a mid-engine car now). The result is that the Elise is a car that's more challenging and engaging to drive. Hmm. I think I need another test drive. I hope test drivers aren't limited to one per customer.