Decisions, decisions...

[gaz44]

The time has come and I would like your opinion on the following....

1. Sell Clio (53 plate 23K 172 Cup) and buy new car. Thinking along the lines of Elise, VX220, S2000 or maybe a 330i.

2. Keep Clio and buy motorbike - 600 sports (GSX-R, CBR-R etc)

3. Keep Clio and make some engine mods.

Really enjoy Clio but I don't really think modifying the engine is worth it, is it? I would like to enjoy a 2 seater before I get too old and married and all that $hit but that means getting rid a perfectly good Clio. Purchase of motorbike will happen at some point (I know the dangers, but the thrill is better than any car can offer - exception being Veyrons and such like) and will save me money getting to work in summer.

Option 2 will have approx £5K budget, option 3 not more than £2K.

I will probably end up at no decision and keep plodding around in the Clio for the time being but some of your opinions may sway me......

Thanks

 

[JclioD]

1) cause otherwise you'l get too old and never be able to fully enjoy small two seater! and personally prob the elise too above the others, but if its a daily driver, VX may work out better,little less hardcore but most of forum has those, so they can tell you for sure

 

[Timmay]

option 1 IMO

 

[sh33n]

Option 1, sounds like you're bored with the Clio, move one

 

[Daniel]

option 2. Thats what i'd have done if the Mrs hadn't got pregnant.
hmmmmmm, a lovely CBR600..........

Now i have nappies and puke to look forward to.

 

[Dan 172]

Get a bike for the summer and keep the car.

Your never get close to the sort of performance for such a small amount of money as a bike.

You will then realise if a bike is for you after the summer, if not sell up a get a two seater.

 

[gaz44]

option 2. Thats what i'd have done if the Mrs hadn't got pregnant.
hmmmmmm, a lovely CBR600..........

Now i have nappies and puke to look forward to.

Feel for you mate, keep truckin'!

 

[graham_172]

get a car option 1. bikes are great but Uk roads and speed camera's are getting crazy.

 

[John D]

Option 1 gets my vote. An Elise is a car I'd consider upgrading to.

I was toying with the idea of learning to ride and following option 2 last summer. Changed my mind now - think I'd kill myself on a bike! :S

 

[RichRSi]

option 1 I'd have an Elise. They aint practicle at all but that aint what ya looking for, right?

option 2, I dunno if you'd ever catch me on a performance bike but ya right, if you want somthing 'proper' fast thats gonna give you a buzz thats your best option.

option 3, maybe you've got a bit bored of the cup, tbh I think they are a quick enough hatchback (for the road) so the extra 'kick' £2k's of goodies will give you aint gonna keep you happy.

You could always sell the '2 seater' and go back to a cup if you regret your decision in the end.

 

[brisa4984]

option 1. looks like you need a dose of an Exige. The way i see it, if impracticality isnt a problem go all out, hardcore style. S1 exige or S2, fking love them

 

[Kneel]

option 2, Suzuki SV650 is cheap as chips and pretty quick.

 

[JuanBoy]

S2000 without a doubt!

 

[gaz44]

Some good cases there lads. Have to say, the bike option is looking the best but if I see an Elise that ticks all the boxes before the summer months, I may have too. As for Exige comments, a bit too hardcore for what I am looking for in a car. Would love one all the same, and it would bridge the gap between performance bike and 2 seater car.

Cheers