JulesMaximus
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Yeah, it's not bad. My biggest complaint with it was road/wind noise. There isn't a lot of sound deadening in that car but otherwise the ride wasn't bad. It's a bit bouncy in the back seat but the ride in the front seats is pretty good.
jimbob200521
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Sorry if this has already been suggested, but I didn't read the whole thread first. Having said that...
One car that I think is worth a look is the Pontiac G6 GTP 2 door. It's got to be the GTP if you want performance, and the 2 door if you want looks.
Performance is comparable to a Nissan 350Z, but maybe a tick slower. Comfort level is high in the car, as well as the smoothness of the ride. A friend has one, and it is quick car, as well as one of the best looking in town. He always gets looks/compliments because although there are a ton of G6's around this area, none of them are 2 door, or GTP's. And although the pic I linked to above is a good looking car, the white one stands out even more
Edit: Pic of the interior
One car that I think is worth a look is the Pontiac G6 GTP 2 door. It's got to be the GTP if you want performance, and the 2 door if you want looks.
Performance is comparable to a Nissan 350Z, but maybe a tick slower. Comfort level is high in the car, as well as the smoothness of the ride. A friend has one, and it is quick car, as well as one of the best looking in town. He always gets looks/compliments because although there are a ton of G6's around this area, none of them are 2 door, or GTP's. And although the pic I linked to above is a good looking car, the white one stands out even more
Edit: Pic of the interior
Originally posted by: jimbob200521
Sorry if this has already been suggested, but I didn't read the whole thread first. Having said that...
One car that I think is worth a look is the Pontiac G6 GTP 2 door. It's got to be the GTP if you want performance, and the 2 door if you want looks.
Performance is comparable to a Nissan 350Z, but maybe a tick slower. Comfort level is high in the car, as well as the smoothness of the ride. A friend has one, and it is quick car, as well as one of the best looking in town. He always gets looks/compliments because although there are a ton of G6's around this area, none of them are 2 door, or GTP's. And although the pic I linked to above is a good looking car, the white one stands out even more
Edit: Pic of the interior
that's one ugly interior
The RX8 is a good car but it has a lot of negatives. My friend has one and I have driven it on a number of occasions.
1. It is incredibly loud on the freeway. So much tire noise.
2. After only 10k miles the auto transmission seems to be acting weird shifting at stupid times (it didn't do this when he first got it)
3. They are small, they seat "four" but really its cramped as hell. But honestly it is nice that it can seat four, especially when you really need to move people. Kind of a nice backup plan.
4. The blind spots on the car are horrible, the "racing seats" make checking your left blind spot very uncomfortable. You have to basically have to stretch your neck around the side of the seat to see out the left window.
Honestly I would never buy it. My feeling is that if you want a sports car, you shouldn't get a sports sports car because they are not practical. Cars like BMWs offer a great balance of performance, handling and practicality.
1. It is incredibly loud on the freeway. So much tire noise.
2. After only 10k miles the auto transmission seems to be acting weird shifting at stupid times (it didn't do this when he first got it)
3. They are small, they seat "four" but really its cramped as hell. But honestly it is nice that it can seat four, especially when you really need to move people. Kind of a nice backup plan.
4. The blind spots on the car are horrible, the "racing seats" make checking your left blind spot very uncomfortable. You have to basically have to stretch your neck around the side of the seat to see out the left window.
Honestly I would never buy it. My feeling is that if you want a sports car, you shouldn't get a sports sports car because they are not practical. Cars like BMWs offer a great balance of performance, handling and practicality.
JulesMaximus
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Its not very fast with only one person in it and the automatic trans version would be a slug since its detuned. Buying one with an auto is just dumb.
AMCRambler
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In a straight line the GTO wins just because of the 400hp. If you're talking quick in a straight line and in the twisty's probably the WRX Sti then. Putting a turbo on a car just seems like cheating to me though.
JulesMaximus
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Zenmervolt
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There's a difference between people like us (if it wasn't 20 years old, I'd drive the 951 every day) and your average driver.
I don't think it's possible to call those cars "practical", but that doesn't mean they wouldn't be on my own list.
ZV
s2000. its arguably the most fun.
9000 rpm redline? thats exhilarating. drop the top on the roadster and let it scream!!
Downside is that its the most unpractical of the bunch.
9000 rpm redline? thats exhilarating. drop the top on the roadster and let it scream!!
Downside is that its the most unpractical of the bunch.
Dr. Detroit
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A regular WRX does not handle all that well. 14.6 second in in the quarter mile is also not that fast when a GTO is 13.4 and Mustang GT is 13.8.
The STi version is another story.
Mazda RX8 made the ten best list for Car & Driver for '04 & '05 & '06. 0-60 in 5.9 seconds on one of the best handling cars.
RX8 handles way better than the sloppy Mustang GT.
The STi version is another story.
Mazda RX8 made the ten best list for Car & Driver for '04 & '05 & '06. 0-60 in 5.9 seconds on one of the best handling cars.
RX8 handles way better than the sloppy Mustang GT.
I guess this isn't new cars only then? Personally I wouldn't consider the Cobra, but that's me.
The WRX and GTO really are two different beasts. The WRX is a great starting platform to build on, but its true value is in its room to grow, not its starting point. If you need to take other people or haul stuff, then the WRX definitely wins in that practicality. It will also get better gas mileage (stock at least).
But the GTO has a nicer interior, is faster, and you can't beat a good ol' American RWD V8. Less practical as a daily driver due to MPG, cargo/passenger room/ergonomics, and traction in bad weather.
GTO is more expensive than a WRX. WRX will have better resale (unless the teenie ricers have driven it down?).
Lots of differences here
EVO imo, but I own one so am a bit biased. The ride isn't as harsh as people make it out to be, I didn't have any problems adjusting to it when I first bought it. Even my mom didn't complain when I drove her around! I drive the car about 60 miles a day and find it to be very comfortable (due in large part to the great seats) and never suffer any sort of fatigue. Decent trunk space, 4 doors, and can easily seat 4 make it a decent day to day vehicle. The most obvious shortcomings in my opinion is the lack of cruise control, the lack of folding down rear seats, and perhaps the road noise. The AWD is a nice bonus too for those who live in rainy/snowy areas. I purchased mine for 33k (tax title and license included) and this was with the SSL (sound sun and leather) package which tacks on another an additional 2k+.
JulesMaximus
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zerocool84
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also are you going to take insurance into account? 400hp doesnt sound good to insurance which is why i could have never gotten that type of car. if you're older and dont care then go with the GTO, american muscle at it's best
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