ApexGT

Thanks for all the advice. Think I'll keep my eyes out and try and get out on another drive. Like I said in all ways the car ticks the right boxes so I just want to like it... car dealerships like the Car Shop don't help though really, as they aren't used to people caring about the "feel" of the car, might need to find one from a smaller place.

Thanks for the detailed replies. The car was stock. Yes the route was underwhelming, pretty much a couple of town roundabouts and two straight stretches up to a motorway junction. I did explain that I'd rather take it for a more appropriate drive but the dealership (CarShop) didnt seem to be doing much to persuade me. Needs wise... we have a young family but the main car is an SUV so we've got the practicality covered. I commute a long way each weekend and then work away all week. Circa 200 to 300 miles each way. Now most people would say I'm bonkers buying a sports car or even spending decent money on a car. The way I see it I'm going to be doing this driving for the next decade probably. Now in my mid 30s, I'm not waiting until retirement to have something like a nice car. Not interested in a typical motorway warrior (merc/bmw/mondeo/insignia etc). Economy wise the GT86 seems fine on a run. I can then also have some fun with it during the week. Call me crazy but my other option is an Elise and this is me aiming for the more practical car lol!

Hello all, new to the forum, first post... So I have been an admirer of the GT86 since release... and last weekend reserved a 67 plate, 10k miles (around £17.5k), fully with the intention of a confirmatory test drive and purchase. There were only 2 issues with the car, the arm rest unit front hinge had broken, not a major issue but when you're paying 17k for a car it's not ideal. They offered to pay for the repair. Also, a factory fitted side skirt decal was just starting to peel. So very minor issues. Took it out for a spin and it just did not capture my interest at all. I was dying to like the car. Ended up taking it out again to give it a bit more welly but just didn't see what the fuss is about. I should add that I have never had a "nice" car, so I've not got a great deal to compare it to.... at the minute I'm in a 1.2 Clio! So I should have been impressed, but I just wasn't. I'm planning to give it another go. Clearly that wasn't the particular one for me or I'd have bought it. Once I look again, what advice can anyone give me so that I "get it"? Hope you understand what I'm getting at, anyway hello!