I have to disagree with the tubby comments.
It's true an n/a isn't all that quick.
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about the same as the majority of current hot hatches but as you say you want to reduce fuel costs I doubt you will with a tubby so that's one target already missed.
Also you say you want to change for something more driver focused.
Well there is no difference chassis or suspension wise between the n/a and tubby.
Get one and set it up well and you can have as much fun in the twisties as you want and thoroughly enjoy the experience whilst doing so.
In fact I could argue that with no lag to concern yourself with the n/a is more fun in the curly bits.
I agree it's not as chuckable as an MX5 but then nothing mid engined will be.
Nail down the front with the weight of an engine and you can do what you like with the rear with big safety margins built in to give you time to collect it all up.
What you do get though with a mid engined car and a well sorted 2 is that responsiveness and delicacy, fabulous steering feel and steer by throttle fun.
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and the thrill of knowing if you get it wrong it might well bite you back.
I've had my rev 1
(the best rev for set up IMO) for over 14yrs and seldom felt the need for more straight line speed on our congested and speed camera strewn roads since I love approaching corners so much in it.
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If you're unsure get yourself along to a few local meets and get out in some well sorted cars
(badly set up 2s can be nightmarish to drive so be careful), I reckon there'll be plenty of folks here who'll take you for a squirt in their toys.
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Good luck, they're great, great cars.
R.
