Reply To: Car enthusiasts (And manicure enthusiasts)

Ctrl Alt Del, I see what you’re saying, but I think there’s a big, big difference between a “speed demon” and a properly good car. Anyone can bolt 1000 bhp to a muscle car and have a speed demon, but it won’t last, it won’t be able to go around corners without shredding its tires, and at high speeds, it’ll feel like you’re driving over rocks. The amazing thing about the Veyron is that besides being amazingly fast, and amazingly powerful, it will last a long time, it can go around corners with unbelievable grip, and even at high speeds, it feels as smooth as silk. For that kind of engineering, and for those materials, the cost will be extremely high, of course.

I actually don’t really like the Veyron that much, because it just seems TOO technical. It’s not lively. For that kind of money, you’d at least want a thrill. So in terms of that, yes, a tuned Mustang or Charger will give you that, for much less cash.

It’s kind of like a couple of the newer Ferraris: the 458 and the 599. The 599 is undeniably faster, more powerful, and just better. But it is SO technical. Computers control just about everything, it almost feels like it’s driving itself. The 458 on the other hand, is much more analog. You feel like you’re in charge. There’s so much more of a thrill, even though it’s not as fast or as powerful as the 599. And, the 458 is so much more beautiful.