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Muncher said:
Sure, but that is partly to do with the feedback, which is part of the handling.
i can't agree with that to be honest.take a Luxobarge at 120MPH for example.you're so insulated from everything that without looking at the speedo you wouldn't know you were driving so quickly...but the fact remains that you are.
the reverse is true here,just because the car makes you feel it's handling like nothing else doesn't mean it actually is.
the feeling is a part of the driving experience,but has no place in the meat and potatoes world of handling which has the stopwatch and tape measure as it's king and crown prince.
Muncher said:
It's entirely subjective, there is no right answer, just opinions, whether widely held or not and informed and uninformed
usually i'd agree with this priciple...but not in cases like this one when we're trying to establish if something is as good (or worse for that matter) as it gets.what IS the best handling car is a debate that could run and run,but is car X the best ever produced? i think that IS an answerable question.
Muncher said:
As you can never test a car to the real limits on the road, only track experience matters.
couldn't agree more,in fact the more modern stuff can't be pushed NEAR it's limits on the road unless you're a registered mental patient.
NathanE said:
I think we all agree that this is a subjective matter. And one that cannot be easily proved or disproved either way.
as above i don't think it is subjective.what is actually the best is subjective,but "is this THE best ever" is most definitely a question with an answer that fits into the Yes/No format...and IMHO it's the latter.
superb? yes.....the finest ever produced by any manufacturer? i'd have to say no.