Mondello

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03-10-20, 19:15
CitizenKane

Mondello

My wife is organising a trip to Mondello for her dad as a Christmas present. I’ve never been but apparently there’s a choice of cars you can use and she was asking my view on which would be best out of: M2, M4, M8, 911C and Boxster S.

I’ve never driven any of these, but my instinct would be the M2, although the 911 I’m sure would be a lot of fun too.

Anyone have any thoughts?
03-10-20, 19:29
kdevitt

The 911's are probably the worst of the options there - the instructors there will happily tell you the Boxster S is better on track. The M2 is great fun - it'd be my choice (again!)
03-10-20, 19:47
Peter-E36

M2 for sure, but it felt so short that it’s hard to recommend it to someone.
03-10-20, 19:58
dergside

I had the Boxter at an event there last year and it was a blast. Maybe not the most powerful option but very nicely balanced and enough power to be able to modulate the car with the throttle as well as the tiller.
03-10-20, 21:51
IRISHD M3

I preferred the M4 because I felt the M2 was a bit tight on space. Drive both, there is a package that does them both.
04-10-20, 09:44
Gavin46

The 911 is very tired
A few of us done mixed day drifting,auto test,911 & single seater it was very enjoyable
04-10-20, 11:53
Peter-E36

Actually yes, the drifting is infinitely more fun! And so much more worth it. I went back for an extended session.
05-10-20, 10:54
318 iS Cosmos

I wonder what the M8 is like? I would have thought that Mondello is quite a small, tight track for such a big beast :D
05-10-20, 11:34
davep

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Originally Posted by 318 iS Cosmos

I wonder what the M8 is like? I would have thought that Mondello is quite a small, tight track for such a big beast :D

I did the full set a few weeks ago(generous christmas present). Mini was a bit dull, M2 was good but felt a bit light, I prefered the M4 more planted, M8 was too big and didn't really get into its stride till the end of the straight. It's the short track and you only get 4 laps so the constant changing cars is a bit fustrating. Just getting the hang of one then you have to 'learn' another. That said I've only driven there one other time so very much a track noob. In fairness I was only to to 'brake a bit earlier' once.

For the money I was underwhelmed, it was over in 30 mins and was all very low key. BMW first are now doing a 'Mondello Park Experience' basically bring a friend for free. Annoyingly I only spotted this after doing mine.

Any more Q's let me know.
05-10-20, 16:14
CitizenKane

Thanks for the input all, very informative!