The image on the side is my last daily ride (C200), preceding my current C36. Both in Silver.
Yesterday the suspension overhaul has started on DC2. All the arms and bushes are to be replaced. Will get the car back on Saturday. Then I can tell if the handling issue is resolved.
Today I road tested a silver 2003 Mini Cooper 1.6L auto. It was a nice little car with nice sharp handling. But I was not impressed by its engine response with a couple flat spots, especially after driving the C36 for a while. In terms of ride it was comfortable but the body structure could be better.
Then the auto 1991 MX5 in red was not that impressive. It was just old, dirty and required a lot of work. Paint work and engine were okay. I was offered to have the car for a period of time.
The C36 remains a comfortable ride, abeit a bit heavy. However there is a slight ride issue. Even the shocks have been replaced (with Mercedes orginal Bilstein AMG shocks) the suspension is not well planted on the rough road surface with a bit too much wheel bouncing. However the traction and handling are sharp, and a bit too grippy for my taste as a daily car. In a nutshell it is just a bit busy and noisy in terms of suspension, otherwise it is very comfortable and a fine ride.
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