Had I ever owned a Trad rather than just experiencing them on test drives I would have written a very similar piece to your first comments Kenny. But listening to the guys on here, I dont think that its the car that is wrong or in some way faulty. Instead its just that you like me want the pleasures that come with a fast modern car. For us the feel of a car of a different generation isnt charming so much as simply old.
The only surprise about your comments is your being positive about a Caterfield, which to me are crude basic and IMO unsafe kit cars.
Horses for courses in other words. If you want the feel of a 1930s british sports car without all the aggro that comes from ageing mechanics and bodywaork, then the Trad is the answer. If you want a modern sports car then Lotus every time. Where the Aero fits into this is an altogether different question.
Thanks Howard,appreciate the honest and eloquent reply.
I agree with most you say, I'm no spring chicken by the way and have driven or owned most of the Brit classics.
I just felt that a 17 plate brand new 4/4 should and could have been more adaptable and user friendly than what it was.
The only rival I've owned that I can compare it to is the Caterham, or as you call it a Caterfield
It's like me calling the 4/4 a Moss Malvernagan lol
Caterham aren't perfect but the build quality, ride and overall feel betters what I experienced with the Mog.
As for safety I'd pick the Beemer over both
