Thu, 9 Sep 1999 'Dan & Susan' <Bamandpeb@aol.com> wrote:
>Part of the joy of driving a Datsun Roadster is in its simplicity.
>It does nothing as well as a new sports car, therefor requiring more
>input from the driver to perform to its potential. That is why more
>owners find themselves enjoying their Datsuns, and feeling more
>"connected" to them. You cannot just drive a Roadster, you must be
>constantly giving it feedback, correcting its errors in handling,
>and "talking" to it. Both new and old convertibles give you the open
>air feeling, but only the Datsun connects you to the road at low
>speeds, to make you feel like YOU are doing the driving, not the
>car.
..
>In summary, I feel that the Datsun Roadsters are not great cars, but
>that they can make us feel like great drivers. Enjoy the ride.
THAT'S IT!! I've been agreeing with y'all on this thread - I _love_
old cars in general, Roadsters especially, and couldn't tell ya why.
I drove a '98 Boxter last Spring, and the feeling .. just wasn't
there.. great explanation!
It also adds even more to the coolness that Gary Boone clobbered all
those M3's and Miata's in the autocross National's last month when
he placed 4th
(http://www.hpi.net/~cdrscca/results/99/NationalTour.html).
Says something about his driving, eh??
>Dan & Susan
>9 2000's
You have NINE 2000's??
drool..
i could sure use another daily driver.. :)
dan.
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Dan Neff '69 2000
SRL311-12866
Colorado Springs,CO
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