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Message: Re: For $100k+ US you can buy that Spyder
Changed By: Roger987
Change Date: April 13, 2016 06:11PM
Re: For $100k+ US you can buy that Spyder
Change Date: April 13, 2016 06:11PM
Re: For $100k+ US you can buy that Spyder
There's no doubt that any time a new model is introduced, some owners of the current model will be anxious that their car is suddenly inferior or somehow less adequate.
In the case of the 718, links to 4 more-or-less objective reviews of production cars have been posted recently in this forum. Of those 4, three lament the passing of the flat-6, while acknowledging the quicker acceleration produced by the flat 4. Of those 3, the author who is most kind to 718, acknowledges that if a sports car is regarded, at least in part, as musical instrument, it would be wise to snag a NA flat 6 (albeit a somewhat rare 3.8) now.
But, it's not just sound. To get the most performance out of the flat 6, the engine must be wound out, or at the very last, taken through most of its upper rev range (yup, I've inadvertently bounced off the rev-limited a few times, and that's ok, that's why it's there). For many enthusiasts, achieving acceleration in that manner, also generates the most 'exhilaration'.
You're right, the 'noise' will subside in time. After all, it would be extremely peculiar if the 'noise' got louder 3 years AFTER the new model hit the dealerships. People adapt and move on.
Some members (no pun intended) might remember the huge noise around the introduction of so-called 'micro-bikinis' or 'mini-skirts'. While the latter have largely (but not entirely) gone the way of the dodo bird, those who appreciated them then, still do now. ;)
As a side-note (so to speak), what's the most single significant attribute of a Harley, leaving aside its (not-unblemished) history ? Unquestionably, its unique sound. A Harley can be recognized more by its sound than any other single attribute. That pretty much speaks for itself, doesn't it? :)
In the case of the 718, links to 4 more-or-less objective reviews of production cars have been posted recently in this forum. Of those 4, three lament the passing of the flat-6, while acknowledging the quicker acceleration produced by the flat 4. Of those 3, the author who is most kind to 718, acknowledges that if a sports car is regarded, at least in part, as musical instrument, it would be wise to snag a NA flat 6 (albeit a somewhat rare 3.8) now.
But, it's not just sound. To get the most performance out of the flat 6, the engine must be wound out, or at the very last, taken through most of its upper rev range (yup, I've inadvertently bounced off the rev-limited a few times, and that's ok, that's why it's there). For many enthusiasts, achieving acceleration in that manner, also generates the most 'exhilaration'.
You're right, the 'noise' will subside in time. After all, it would be extremely peculiar if the 'noise' got louder 3 years AFTER the new model hit the dealerships. People adapt and move on.
Some members (no pun intended) might remember the huge noise around the introduction of so-called 'micro-bikinis' or 'mini-skirts'. While the latter have largely (but not entirely) gone the way of the dodo bird, those who appreciated them then, still do now. ;)
As a side-note (so to speak), what's the most single significant attribute of a Harley, leaving aside its (not-unblemished) history ? Unquestionably, its unique sound. A Harley can be recognized more by its sound than any other single attribute. That pretty much speaks for itself, doesn't it? :)
Original Message
Author: Roger987Date: April 13, 2016 06:10PM
Re: For $100k+ US you can buy that Spyder
There's no doubt that any time a new model is introduced, some owners of the current model will be anxious that their car is suddenly inferior or somehow less adequate.
In the case of the 718, links to 4 reviews of production cars have been posted recently in this forum. Of those 4, three lament the passing of the flat-6, while acknowledging the quicker acceleration produced by the flat 4. Of those 3, the author who is most kind to 718, acknowledges that if a sports car is regarded, at least in part, as musical instrument, it would be wise to snag a NA flat 6 (albeit a somewhat rare 3.8) now.
But, it's not just sound. To get the most performance out of the flat 6, the engine must be wound out, or at the very last, taken through most of its upper rev range (yup, I've inadvertently bounced off the rev-limited a few times, and that's ok, that's why it's there). For many enthusiasts, achieving acceleration in that manner, also generates the most 'exhilaration'.
You're right, the 'noise' will subside in time. After all, it would be extremely peculiar if the 'noise' got louder 3 years AFTER the new model hit the dealerships. People adapt and move on.
Some members (no pun intended) might remember the huge noise around the introduction of so-called 'micro-bikinis' or 'mini-skirts'. While the latter have largely (but not entirely) gone the way of the dodo bird, those who appreciated them then, still do now. ;)
As a side-note (so to speak), what's the most single significant attribute of a Harley, leaving aside its (not-unblemished) history ? Unquestionably, its unique sound. A Harley can be recognized more by its sound than any other single attribute. That pretty much speaks for itself, doesn't it? :)
In the case of the 718, links to 4 reviews of production cars have been posted recently in this forum. Of those 4, three lament the passing of the flat-6, while acknowledging the quicker acceleration produced by the flat 4. Of those 3, the author who is most kind to 718, acknowledges that if a sports car is regarded, at least in part, as musical instrument, it would be wise to snag a NA flat 6 (albeit a somewhat rare 3.8) now.
But, it's not just sound. To get the most performance out of the flat 6, the engine must be wound out, or at the very last, taken through most of its upper rev range (yup, I've inadvertently bounced off the rev-limited a few times, and that's ok, that's why it's there). For many enthusiasts, achieving acceleration in that manner, also generates the most 'exhilaration'.
You're right, the 'noise' will subside in time. After all, it would be extremely peculiar if the 'noise' got louder 3 years AFTER the new model hit the dealerships. People adapt and move on.
Some members (no pun intended) might remember the huge noise around the introduction of so-called 'micro-bikinis' or 'mini-skirts'. While the latter have largely (but not entirely) gone the way of the dodo bird, those who appreciated them then, still do now. ;)
As a side-note (so to speak), what's the most single significant attribute of a Harley, leaving aside its (not-unblemished) history ? Unquestionably, its unique sound. A Harley can be recognized more by its sound than any other single attribute. That pretty much speaks for itself, doesn't it? :)