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Underground727

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May 23, 2003
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Economy:
2002-2003 Nissan Sentra SE-R V-Spec

Family Sedan:
2000-2003 Nissan Maxima

Luxury/Sport:
1997-2003 BMW 540i 6-Speed

Sport:
1997-1998 Nissan 240SX

SUV:
1999+ Cadillac Escalade

Fantasy:
2000+ Ferrari 360 Modena
 

xEDIT409

Banned
May 17, 2003
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Economy:
Chevy Cavalier

Family Sedan:
Chevy Impala

Luxury/Sport (under $45k):
Pontiac Grand Prix GTP

Luxury ($40-80k):
Cadillac CTS

Sports Car (under $60k):
Corvette: 50th Anniversary Edition convertible

SUV:
GMC Tahoe

All other/fantasy:
Cadillac XLR
 

HappyGamer2

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Jun 12, 2000
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the best family sedan: Mercury Grand Marquis
I could have had a V8, and rwd.....I don't have say it, becuase I have one
 

agnitrate

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Jul 2, 2001
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Economy : Protege
Sedan : Maxima and Altima
Luxury: M3, M5, G35S
Sport cars: Z06
Fantasy: Lamborghini Murcielago, Diablo
Porsche 911 Turbo, GT2, GT3
Ferrari Enzo
 

OS

Lifer
Oct 11, 1999
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Originally posted by: isekii

LoL why only the 1/4 mile times ? Do you see any TL-S in Auto-X's ?
You do realize IS300 does well in Auto-X's .... 1/4 miles don't determine a cars ability.
Although IS300 lacks in power ( came out I believe it's 3rd year in the US ) it has no problems in the twisties and is an overall good performer.

A run for it's money ? An IS300 will rip up the TL-S in an Auto-X Keep on racing with a mag fanboy.
No I'm not bitter that the Nets lost. Atleast they make it to the finals. They were the underdogs and they were expected to lose.


Oh yea... if you want to go fast in a straight line, there are many better choices than the TL-S

If someone wants to autocross, there are many better choices than an is300.

oh yeah, seriously, fwd bashing is kind of old now. Hondas and acuras are some of the best fwd handling cars ever, like the rsx and integra. Plus several fwd cars do very well in touring car competitions.
 

isekii

Lifer
Mar 16, 2001
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Originally posted by: OS
Originally posted by: isekii

LoL why only the 1/4 mile times ? Do you see any TL-S in Auto-X's ?
You do realize IS300 does well in Auto-X's .... 1/4 miles don't determine a cars ability.
Although IS300 lacks in power ( came out I believe it's 3rd year in the US ) it has no problems in the twisties and is an overall good performer.

A run for it's money ? An IS300 will rip up the TL-S in an Auto-X Keep on racing with a mag fanboy.
No I'm not bitter that the Nets lost. Atleast they make it to the finals. They were the underdogs and they were expected to lose.


Oh yea... if you want to go fast in a straight line, there are many better choices than the TL-S

If someone wants to autocross, there are many better choices than an is300.

oh yeah, seriously, fwd bashing is kind of old now. Hondas and acuras are some of the best fwd handling cars ever, like the rsx and integra. Plus several fwd cars do very well in touring car competitions.


Why don't you name a couple ? A stock IS300 outhandles a lot of cars...

And I did give credit to the ITR, we're talking about the TL-S and even the CL-S ... those cars are boats... with their weight and all that power = torque steer.

 

OS

Lifer
Oct 11, 1999
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Originally posted by: isekii

Why don't you name a couple ? A stock IS300 outhandles a lot of cars...

And I did give credit to the ITR, we're talking about the TL-S and even the CL-S ... those cars are boats... with their weight and all that power = torque steer.

350z, lancer evo, s2k
 

isekii

Lifer
Mar 16, 2001
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Originally posted by: OS
Originally posted by: isekii

Why don't you name a couple ? A stock IS300 outhandles a lot of cars...

And I did give credit to the ITR, we're talking about the TL-S and even the CL-S ... those cars are boats... with their weight and all that power = torque steer.

350z, lancer evo, s2k

You do realize we're talking about Luxo/Sports Sedans ?
 

OS

Lifer
Oct 11, 1999
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Originally posted by: isekii

You do realize we're talking about Luxo/Sports Sedans ?

BMWs, G35. BTW, I picked up a rag and it says the TL type S basically matches the is300 for skidpad and slalom.

 

isekii

Lifer
Mar 16, 2001
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Originally posted by: OS
Originally posted by: isekii

You do realize we're talking about Luxo/Sports Sedans ?

BMWs, G35. BTW, I picked up a rag and it says the TL type S basically matches the is300 for skidpad and slalom.

You really do think that the G35 sedan can outhandle an IS ? and which BMW ? the 325 ? the 330? the M3 ?

I'd give it to the 330CI and the M3 but a 325 can't outhandle an IS...

and you seriously must be smoking crack .. if you think the TL-S can hang with an IS in the twisties.
 

WinkOsmosis

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Sep 18, 2002
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Originally posted by: mAdD INDIAN
Originally posted by: isekii
Originally posted by: mAdD INDIAN
Originally posted by: isekii
Originally posted by: mAdD INDIAN
Originally posted by: isekii
ACURA TL-S ISN"T A SPORTS SEDAN~!!!!

it's FWD

it's a SEDAN

It being a sedan should qualify it for being a sport sedan? :p Now its not qualified for being a coupe..cause..its well a sedan! :p

wtf are you talking about ? TL-S is the sedans ... they have no coupe versions of it... You're thinking of the CL, CL-S which they killed off
which is also FWD. I call it a BOAT

I think you misunderstood me.

You said TL-S isn't a sport sedan, then as proof to the claim, you said its a sedan...which doesn't really help your case. I was just being cheeky :p

My bad on the typo..the last word in my post was supposed to be sedan.

That's all it is.. a SEDAN there are misconceptions of people here thinking it's sporty. It's not
It's more Family Sedan than anything. FWD =/ SPORT.

Ah ok. You should have said: It's JUST a sedan!

I personally think its a SPORTY sedan. Not sport sedan, but sporty. Btw, FWD can equal Sport...look at the Type-R.

I've never heard of any "Type-R" car being a sports car.
 

WinkOsmosis

Banned
Sep 18, 2002
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Economy:
Golf

Family Sedan:
Altima

Luxury/Sport (under $45k):
G35

Luxury ($40-80k):
M5

Sports Car (under $60k):
Non Z06 Corvette with mods (Z06 roof looks like crap)

SUV:
4Runner (It can actually offroad, and look good doing it)

All other/fantasy:
Murcielago
 

Ryan

Lifer
Oct 31, 2000
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Originally posted by: Kaervak
Economy: Saturn SL2 Family Sedan: Either the ION

If you think that any Saturn series is a good pick for either of those two categories, you need to put the pipe down.
 

tommigsr

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May 8, 2001
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lay off the tl type s...i've got one and it's better than any IS300 :) is300 feels cheap! i use to own one ;)
 

fyleow

Platinum Member
Jan 18, 2002
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Economy:
VW Passat

Family Sedan:
Audi A4

Luxury/Sport (under $45k):
Used Audi S4

Luxury ($40-80k):
Audi RS6

Sports Car (under $60k):
Audi S4

SUV:
Audi Pikes Peek

All other/fantasy:
Audi Nuvolari

 

Kaervak

Diamond Member
Jul 18, 2001
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Originally posted by: rbloedow
Originally posted by: Kaervak
Economy: Saturn SL2 Family Sedan: Either the ION

If you think that any Saturn series is a good pick for either of those two categories, you need to put the pipe down.

I've had a 99 SL2 for the past four years. Not a single problem with it and it gets excellent gas mileage. 53,000+ miles and not a single regret.
 

zmatrix

Senior member
Mar 1, 2001
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Economy:
Civic

Family Sedan:
Honda Accord EX with Nav

Luxury/Sport (under $45k):
Lexus IS300, Infiniti G35 Coupe

Luxury ($40-80k):
Lexus GS430 & LS430, BMW M3, M5, & 745i

Sports Car (under $60k):
Nissan 350Z, C23 AMG

SUV:
Infiniti FX35/45, Acura MDX, Lexus RX330

All other/fantasy:
Porsche GT3, McLaren
 

psteng19

Diamond Member
Dec 9, 2000
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Originally posted by: isekiiAnd I did give credit to the ITR, we're talking about the TL-S and even the CL-S ... those cars are boats... with their weight and all that power = torque steer.

I never heard of the TL/CL having problems with torque steer. They don't have that much torque.

Usually torque steer is associated with the Altima and Maxima, being more torquey FWD'ers.