Is there such a thing as a reliable sports car?

[N8Magic]

Or do those words simply not go together? If you had to pick a reasonably priced sports car (new OR used) that had to be your daily driver for work and what not, which car would you pick and why?

Discuss.

 

[Heisenberg]

I have a sports car as my daily driver. Aside from the occasional problem, I like it just fine.

 

[N8Magic]

<< I have a sports car as my daily driver. Aside from the occasional problem, I like it just fine. >>



... and the make/model would be?

 

[hoihtah]

acura integra GS-R
i've been driving one since 97... and after 135k... still going strong.

haven't had any problems.
just regular maintenance.

is integra sporty enough for you?

and why do you think that sports cars are not reliable?

 

[Heisenberg]

<<

<< I have a sports car as my daily driver. Aside from the occasional problem, I like it just fine. >>



... and the make/model would be? >>



Doh - Pontiac Firebird. I figured most people here wouldn't be interested since it's an American sports car.

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

<< Or do those words simply not go together? If you had to pick a reasonably priced sports car (new OR used) that had to be your daily driver for work and what not, which car would you pick and why? Discuss. >>



Imao GENERALLY

German cars seem ok
English cars are much better than before, but have a bit more to go
Italian cars? Gotta be kidding.
Japanese sport cars? Oxymoron (I mean sports, not "sporty" cars) A 255 HP Maxima or whatever is a Maxima with a 255 HP engine.

Hmmm... If I think of more, I'll letcha know.

Oh yeah, 2 cars for the US... The Viper and Corvette. Hmmm Dunno about the Viper, but 'Vettes are all over the place. Seems that one car goes forever and another BOING!

 

[Descartes]

<< is integra sporty enough for you? >>



No, sorry. No such thing as a 4-banger FWD sports car

 

[NFS4]

Acura NSX

 

[N8Magic]

<< is integra sporty enough for you?

and why do you think that sports cars are not reliable? >>



I was thinking more like something with more than 200hp, but OK, the GSR is a "sporty coupe".

As for the reliability thing, I have heard horror stories about RX-7 TT's, Stealth AWD TT's and the like... I was just wondering if it's exaggerated, or if its true?

 

[Ladies Man]

no complaints from the 93 5.0
Engine takes it like a man and then says thank you sir may i have another
104k on it now

 

[Descartes]

<< Doh - Pontiac Firebird. I figured most people here wouldn't be interested since it's an American sports car. >>



No, no one is interested because it's not a sports car...

:Q

 

[RobSan]

2000 Corvette HT 6-speed, driven to work daily, Mobil 1 every 5,000 miles, never a single problem and 21.3 mpg lifetime. Mods include Donaldson Black Wing intake/filter, CAGS eliminator and Hurst shifter. This is my 4th and nary a problem. Addicted to torque.

 

[Rallispec]

i think a lot of it has to do with how well the car is taken care of and how it is driven. Sports cars are generally driven harder, well- like sports cars. And that wears down the engine a lot faster. If you drive your honda civic at full throttle and do neutral drops all the time then you'll probable end up with some pretty crucial horror stories too.

 

[N8Magic]

<<

<< Doh - Pontiac Firebird. I figured most people here wouldn't be interested since it's an American sports car. >>



No, no one is interested because it's not a sports car...

:Q >>



I would definitely consider that a sports car. Although I would consider a cardboard box with a 300+hp V8 a sports car too.

 

[Linux23]

<< Acura NSX >>




you own?:Q

 

[Descartes]

<< /I would definitely consider that a sports car. Although I would consider a cardboard box with a 300+hp V8 a sports car too. >>



Are we defining a sports car simply by how many ponies are under the hood? In that case, any poor-handling American POS with a V8 will do.

 

[N8Magic]

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<< /I would definitely consider that a sports car. Although I would consider a cardboard box with a 300+hp V8 a sports car too. >>



Are we defining a sports car simply by how many ponies are under the hood? In that case, any poor-handling American POS with a V8 will do. >>



Not necessarily, I didn't mean to make that distinction. I would consider a Miata or an Opel Speedster as sportscars even though their displacement and hp ratings are low.

 

[N8Magic]

Blech! Double post.

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

<< Acura NSX >>



Yep, I remembered that one as soon as I posted, but didn't edit as I figured it would be pointed out. Dont know bout reliability though.

 

[Descartes]

<< Not necessarily, I didn't mean to make that distinction. I would consider a Miata or an Opel Speedster as sportscars even though their displacement and hp ratings are low. >>



Then what is your qualification of a sports car?

 

[b0mbrman]

I think it either takes balance, or it takes a lot of money e.g. I doubt an NSX breaks down much

 

[CocaCola5]

What do u define as sports car? Alot of coupes are seen as sports cars and they are reliable as sedans, ie Intregras, Preludes, Mustangs, Mits. Eclipse, Toyota Celica, and Bimmer 3-series.

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

<<

<< Not necessarily, I didn't mean to make that distinction. I would consider a Miata or an Opel Speedster as sportscars even though their displacement and hp ratings are low. >>

Then what is your qualification of a sports car? >>



Semantics again. Gotta know. Sports car? For me, 150mph plus and .9g on a skid pad. More to it than that though. (In case someone posts a nuclear powered hummer on rails or something)

 

[NFS4]

<<

<< Not necessarily, I didn't mean to make that distinction. I would consider a Miata or an Opel Speedster as sportscars even though their displacement and hp ratings are low. >>



Then what is your qualification of a sports car? >>


A sports car is a 2-door w/either AWD or RWD with a stick shift and has a balanced loadout of performance and handling. The Miata makes up for its lack of umph with sweet handling.

 

[b0mbrman]

<< i think a lot of it has to do with how well the car is taken care of and how it is driven. Sports cars are generally driven harder, well- like sports cars. And that wears down the engine a lot faster. If you drive your honda civic at full throttle and do neutral drops all the time then you'll probable end up with some pretty crucial horror stories too. >>


Ahhh...true true