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I like the Corvettes and the Mustang as well as the Dodge Vipers though the first generation and last generation of the Vipers are a joke. The reason why I say the first generation of the Dodge Vipers are a joke because they have no exterior door handles or fixed roof.
I like the Corvettes and the Mustang as well as the Dodge Vipers though the first generation and last generation of the Vipers are a joke. The reason why I say the first generation of the Dodge Vipers are a joke because they have no exterior door handles or fixed roof.
I've always wanted to drive a Porsche 914. When I was a teenager in the mid 80s one of my neighbors had one. Near by was a country road that followed the path of a canal. In the right weather, he'd uncover the car and take it down that road. While not a fast accelerating car, it's go-kart like cornering made it so fun he always came back with a smile. I also like that it has a unique look.
I don't consider the Mustang or Challenger to be sports cars. They're muscle cars. When I think 'sports cars' I think 'handling'. Something the Challenger definitely doesn't do well. The last generation or two of Mustangs and Corvettes can handle. A good friend of mine has a Challenger. It's great in a straight line and even better parked.
There are very few cars out now that I would consider pure sports cars. Minimalist, simple. Mazda MX-5, Lotus Elise, Morgan Plus 4 or the Toyota 86. Beyond that are GT's, track day cars or supercars.
I had a 1981 Mazda RX-7. Loved it. Had a 1985 Honda CRX. That was a hoot, although broderline hot hatch. Longed for a first gen MR2.
Hopefully MG's new Chinese owners will bring out a new B. That's a pipe dream.
I've always wanted to drive a Porsche 914. When I was a teenager in the mid 80s one of my neighbors had one. Near by was a country road that followed the path of a canal. In the right weather, he'd uncover the car and take it down that road. While not a fast accelerating car, it's go-kart like cornering made it so fun he always came back with a smile. I also like that it has a unique look.
Friend of mine had about three of those tucked away. One ran at any given time. He never quite put the time in that was needed to build one out properly. Step one was to toss out the 80hp Volkswagon flat four for just about anything that could get the car out of its own way. To this day guys build out 914s, they are rather interesting period pieces.
Was looking at the spiritual successor, the 718 Boxster, at Porsche Day over here in Redmond on Saturday. Someone had a Spyder in Miami Blue, such a striking color I (incorrectly) thought it was Paint to Sample (PTS)/special order. Similar that is to other interesting Porsche blues that appear occasionally (Voodoo Blue, Riviera Blue, and Mexico Blue being especially interesting on 911s). Voodoo Blue PTS on the 2016 Turbo S has to be seen to be believed, it's so overwhelming.
The Boxster makes 300hp out of a turbocharged flat 4. That's more like it, not sure what they were smoking back in the 1970s (actually, I do know what they were smoking and that mostly explains it).
The S, as usual, is the only way to go on Porsches. Add another 50 hp and various other perqs. Thank you, Porsche Configurator web page for graphically spelling it all out.
As for me, I'm a Porsche 911 guy and cannot see owning another kind of sports car, after careful consideration and a pretty generous budget. On my second. Nothing can touch them in terms of spot-on handling under most conditions, aside from various mid-engine which is truly the way to go if money is no object. Not into muscle cars after watching them flounder around on the road enough times when pushed hard. 911s typically have "just enough" squirt, unlike muscle cars, so whatever makes you happy.
MOPAR - type Dodges have many fans for good reason, Challengers and Chargers seem to be the best of the lot.
I love my Integra GSR, high RPM engine and willing rev'er, smooth shifting close ratio trans, big brakes, sports car steering and handling, nice to drive, comfortable. Hondas reliability and quality and gas milage.
There is a reason this was the most stolen car of all and is still high on the list.
Friend of mine had about three of those tucked away. One ran at any given time. He never quite put the time in that was needed to build one out properly. Step one was to toss out the 80hp Volkswagon flat four for just about anything that could get the car out of its own way. To this day guys build out 914s, they are rather interesting period pieces.
Was looking at the spiritual successor, the 718 Boxster, at Porsche Day over here in Redmond on Saturday. Someone had a Spyder in Miami Blue, such a striking color I (incorrectly) thought it was Paint to Sample (PTS)/special order. Similar that is to other interesting Porsche blues that appear occasionally (Voodoo Blue, Riviera Blue, and Mexico Blue being especially interesting on 911s). Voodoo Blue PTS on the 2016 Turbo S has to be seen to be believed, it's so overwhelming.
The Boxster makes 300hp out of a turbocharged flat 4. That's more like it, not sure what they were smoking back in the 1970s (actually, I do know what they were smoking and that mostly explains it).
The S, as usual, is the only way to go on Porsches. Add another 50 hp and various other perqs. Thank you, Porsche Configurator web page for graphically spelling it all out.
As for me, I'm a Porsche 911 guy and cannot see owning another kind of sports car, after careful consideration and a pretty generous budget. On my second. Nothing can touch them in terms of spot-on handling under most conditions, aside from various mid-engine which is truly the way to go if money is no object. Not into muscle cars after watching them flounder around on the road enough times when pushed hard. 911s typically have "just enough" squirt, unlike muscle cars, so whatever makes you happy.
MOPAR - type Dodges have many fans for good reason, Challengers and Chargers seem to be the best of the lot.
They did have a Porsche boxer 6 which was the one to buy. I've seen some drop in a Subaru engine. The problem with some of the modifications is they put too much power for the car's weight, tires, suspension, brakes, and frame strength. With that light weight even a 120 hp engine would be plenty fast enough. They are unique.
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