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Originally Posted by Peloton25
How would you compare the overall experience in the Zonda to your former F1 road car (#007)?
BTW: If you are looking for suggestions on a replacement for the Zonda, I'd vote for the Carrera GT, preferrably in Black. 
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...hello peloton, the 2 cars are quite similar in a lot of respects, ie/ big n.a. engines, big power & torque etc, the F1 has the edge in terms of outright acceleration, particularly further up the "range" (over 150mph), however the roles are totally reversed when it comes to handling/ride...the zonda has in my opinion probably the best steering/turn in of any "supercar" built, & that includes the F40, renowned for its steering feel/feedback even by G.Murray (driving ambition),..in truth the car turns in like a big "go-kart", it is incredlible!..the zonda is also in my opinion, the only car which rivals the F1 in build quality, the attention to detail is astounding, even in areas which are not on public view...the symmetry of the carbon has to be seen to be believed, i would say it even surpasses the F1 in this area, although possibly it should given its more recent construction...the zonda also scores heavily over the F1 in terms of cost of initial purchase/upkeep/servicing....however,all is not lost for the F1, the car (F1) has an almost mythical reputation,in any guise, & the zonda perhaps due to its lack of racing pedigree/history cannot compete with that, perhaps that is why, although built in similar numbers, the F1 continues to hold its own or appreciate, whilst the zonda does not!...the styling of the 2 cars is down to personal preferrence, some would argue the F1 is slightly understated, & love the car because of that, others that the Zonda is outrageous, as a supercar should be...i personally think the F1 to be the cleaner shape & that the zonda is possibly just a little too "fussy" in some areas, notably around the rear...all that said, "you pays your money, & takes your choice" the saying goes!........i take your point re the carrera gt, but for me, the cars "on limit" handling reputation & free fall price (at the moment) rule it out...for the time being anyway!!...regards, mr bridger