What does "good handling" feel like?

[TG986_2003]

Originally Posted by rondocap

So what does good handling feel like you if were you quantify it in words? Does what I said make sense knowing these 2 different cars?

I may be able to irresponsibly quantify good handling with the statement "Seeing the 335 halo lamps recede in my rearview mirror after every sharp turn - that's what good handling feels like to me" :-)

But on a more serious note, and limited to just a few open wheel and autocross Skip Barber days at Laguna Seca, the good cars inspire confidence through precision and predictability. I have driven very few cars that give me more of this than the base 986 (lotus Elise at the top) but I thoroughly enjoy the visceral hands on driving experience.