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by Joske Vermeule, September 1
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As an antidote to the gross excesses of modern cars, yesterday the Memsahib and I had a day out at Krazy Horse, that well know purveyor of interesting cars to the more astute members of the motoring fraternity ( they also do a really good bacon burger and fat chips ) and I tried to lever myself into a Caterham, with no success I must say but there was an example of a vehicle in which you can have great fun at reasonable speeds with very good fuel consumption ( it only had a 600cc Susy Q engine ) and bring a smile to everyones day.
Here for a good time not a long time!!
Reg
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I must say but there was an example of a vehicle in which you can have great fun at reasonable speeds with very good fuel consumption ( it only had a 600cc Susy Q engine ) and bring a smile to everyones day. I've had a few V8's in the past, and as much as I enjoyed the 'brutish' nature they do make for a lazy drive/driver. Much more fun trying to get the most out of somethng with smaller capacity.
"Y mae dafad ddu ym mhob praidd"
1972 4/4, 1981 MGBGT, 1984 FLHT1340, 1980 XLH1000, 1990 ZX10
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a vehicle in which you can have great fun at reasonable speeds with very good fuel consumption ( it only had a 600cc Susy Q engine ) and bring a smile to everyones day. Absolutely. If one is going to buy a car to enjoy the driving experience on UK roads, then small, light, flickable B road cars have got to be where it's at. The main roads are too busy and heavily monitored to be able to do anything other than get from A to B - which, to be fair, is what the overwhelming majority of road users want them for, they're not designed for the likes of us to go larking about on.
Tim H.
1986 4/4 VVTi Sport, 2002 LR Defender, 2022 Mini Cooper SE
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A very good idea I agree but as Reg found out, you do have to be able to get into one  and then the getting out, many young people struggle with my car let alone a Caterham..
2009 4/4 Sport Henrietta
1999 Indigo Blue +8
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I've had a few V8's in the past, and as much as I enjoyed the 'brutish' nature they do make for a lazy drive/driver. Much more fun trying to get the most out of somethng with smaller capacity.
When I feel like winding up the V8 boys, I point out that they are excellent cars for people who aren't very good at changing gear.  
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I've had a few V8's in the past, and as much as I enjoyed the 'brutish' nature they do make for a lazy drive/driver. Much more fun trying to get the most out of somethng with smaller capacity.
When I feel like winding up the V8 boys, I point out that they are excellent cars for people who aren't very good at changing gear. You grow through the pubescent grinding the gears stage in time I always tell the rev box boy racers  When I had my 4/4 I got the closest to getting a ticket in over twenty years as it encouraged you to be a hooligan whereas the constancy of torque in the V8 calms you down, as I have no desire for a ticket I'll stay where I am.
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A very good idea I agree but as Reg found out, you do have to be able to get into one and then the getting out, many young people struggle with my car let alone a Caterham.. Fair point - although AIUI you can get Caterhams built with body tubs that are more suitable for those of us who are carrying a little extra condition. 
Tim H.
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You grow through the pubescent grinding the gears stage in time I always tell the rev box boy racers It's the revs wot keeps us young, Richard! 
Tim H.
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 fair one Tim.. I will admit to missing that Sigma unit though, their power delivery is an absolute joy.
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You don't stop playing cos you get old, you get old cos you stop playing.......
"Y mae dafad ddu ym mhob praidd"
1972 4/4, 1981 MGBGT, 1984 FLHT1340, 1980 XLH1000, 1990 ZX10
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