More car threadage.

[EyeMNathan]

Any thoughts as to who makes a great handling car in the 35-50k price range?

 

Acura TL?
BMW 3-series (esp. coupes)
Volvo S60

 

[mwmorph]

boxster, used 911
uh
WRX STI(loaded)
Mitsu Evo 8 MR(Mitusubishi Racing edition)

 

[MikeMike]

Corvette.

but it has LEAF SPRINGS. it CANT handle well :roll:

 

[Bullhonkie]

Lotus Elise

Easiest way to get better handling, add less weight.

 

[andylawcc]

a modded first gen M3 🙂

1986 Toyota Corolla GTS

 

[Nebor]

Originally posted by: jumpr
Acura TL? No
BMW 3-series (esp. coupes)Yes
Volvo S60No

When someone asks for good handling, don't give them a 3500lb FWD family car. Even the S60R has lackluster handling compared to a 330i.

I vote for 3-series with ZHP upgrades.

 

[mwmorph]

Originally posted by: Bullhonkie
Lotus Elise

Easiest way to get better handling, add less weight.

forgot about that car. I've seen more ferrari 360s than elises on the road(USA, N.VA)

but yeah, the elise is the epitomy of good handling. Though ti tends to oversteer easily, in the hands of a good driver, therei s nothing quicker. It's comparable to the Corvette in acceleration(4.3 0-60) and handles better, though options may up the weight quite a bit. Also, it has AC as a option, not standart to shave weight.1980lbs dry wheight with no options.

 

[newParadigm]

Originally posted by: EyeMNathan
Any thoughts as to who makes a great handling car in the 35-50k price range?

Mazda RX-8 Shinka Link A Make sure you look at the 6 Speed Shinka Ed.
Mazdaspeed Miata Link
Lotus Elise
Mustang GT (not sure how much they cost though)

~new

 

[boyRacer]

Originally posted by: Nebor

Originally posted by: jumpr
Acura TL? No
BMW 3-series (esp. coupes)Yes
Volvo S60No

When someone asks for good handling, don't give them a 3500lb FWD family car. Even the S60R has lackluster handling compared to a 330i.

I vote for 3-series with ZHP upgrades.

I think Nebor will always be a BMW whore 😛 but I agree with him that if you're looking for the best handling within that price range... you won't find it in a TL.

 

[psteng19]

Originally posted by: jumpr
Acura TL?
BMW 3-series (esp. coupes)
Volvo S60

😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: jumpr
Acura TL?
BMW 3-series (esp. coupes)
Volvo S60

You're nuts.

EXIT THIS THREAD NOW!!!

 

[Nebor]

Originally posted by: bR

Originally posted by: Nebor

Originally posted by: jumpr
Acura TL? No
BMW 3-series (esp. coupes)Yes
Volvo S60No

When someone asks for good handling, don't give them a 3500lb FWD family car. Even the S60R has lackluster handling compared to a 330i.

I vote for 3-series with ZHP upgrades.

I think Nebor will always be a BMW whore 😛 but I agree with him that if you're looking for the best handling within that price range... you won't find it in a TL.

I like Volvos better than BMWs. I'm a diehard Volvo fan. But Volvos of late just aren't that great.

 

[suicidalpigeon]

Text, its a classic, too.