Subjective question: Best Factory Five "Drivers" car

[Ike4]

I think the new 818 would be a great drivers car because of the more modern running gear, lower weight and rear biased weight distribution as compared to the Roadster, Coupe, and 33. For my purposes, the GTM is out of my price point. I've followed FF for at least 15 years and understand all are closer to race cars than mass production transportation. My current daily driver is a 2500 Diesel 6 spd manual pickup-truck, so I'm not a driving purist either. I really like the flexibility of power train and the look of the 33, but it only comes with the solid rear axle. Interested in any driving impressions from those with seat time in the 818 compared to the others (solid and/or IRS).

[billjr212]

this thread has the basics of the discussion I think you are looking for:

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?12746-818-S-vs-Roadster-ride-quality

[FFRSpec72]

It's going to be hard to beat the thrill of racing the roadster, going flat out @ 145 mph, manual brakes, 90" wheelbase and tail happy car and listening to that the V8.

[Jeff Kleiner]

Hopefully Erik and Wayne will chime in.

Jeff