I have lost count of the number of threads where people are looking for more power from smaller engined cars. This is not because they were wrong to purchase the car they have, but I believe sometime people make the mistake of thinking they will be saving money in the long term by purchasing a smaller engine. In a lot of cases quite a few people become disillusioned with the lack of response from the car when power is needed and no matter how you try and get around it you still can't greatly improve the power delivery that you really want.
From a personal point of view, I would rather have power and not need it than not have it and and need it. It may cost me more in the long term but the satisfaction you get from having that power when you most need it outweighs the long term cost. In terms of fuel consumption, I have spent just as much on weekly fuel in a 1.4 as we have in a 2.0 as the larger engine isn't struggling to get us where we want it to go.
Not saying you got your car for any of the reasons I stated here, but I think a lot of people need to research their car choice and then go for a long test drive under a number of conditions to make sure they will be getting everything they need from a car.
From a personal point of view, I would rather have power and not need it than not have it and and need it. It may cost me more in the long term but the satisfaction you get from having that power when you most need it outweighs the long term cost. In terms of fuel consumption, I have spent just as much on weekly fuel in a 1.4 as we have in a 2.0 as the larger engine isn't struggling to get us where we want it to go.
Not saying you got your car for any of the reasons I stated here, but I think a lot of people need to research their car choice and then go for a long test drive under a number of conditions to make sure they will be getting everything they need from a car.