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Old 03-23-2005, 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by steve c,Mar 22 2005, 09:35 PM
FWD.
Coming from a guy that just a couple of years ago praised the Integra Type-R's track capabilities and claimed that ITR is faster around PIR than an S2000 and that you can induce power oversteer in a FWD car, that's gotta mean something.



What happened, Steve? You grew up, you learned something? Or is it still possible that a FWD car can have good handling?
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Coming from a guy that just a couple of years ago praised the Integra Type-R's track capabilities and claimed that ITR is faster around PIR than an S2000 and that you can induce power oversteer in a FWD car, that's gotta mean something.
? Never said it was faster than an S2000, I said I in my ITR was faster, and the track was Spokane. The ITR is a good track car, for a fwd vehicle and you can never, not ever induce power on oversteer in a front wheel drive car.

Or is it still possible that a FWD car can have good handling?
Neither here nor thre really, the TL competes with RWD cars which have an inherently better ability to be sporty. The BMW leads this class. Lexus and Nissan are following suit with rear wheel drive cars, ask yourself why.
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Originally Posted by bridow,Mar 22 2005, 12:12 AM
the S4 is made for short people, i swear. im only 6'1 and my hair was touching the roof.


Funny, that's what my wife said. I can't figure out why....
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Originally Posted by robb,Mar 22 2005, 03:19 AM
Alright if I have to pick up two people plus their luggage at the airport then make it a Ferrari 400i.
I don't think you can get that for "South of $60K" as the tittle of the thread suggests
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Originally Posted by allkingz,Mar 19 2005, 06:35 PM
If you could pick one car for $60K or less, what would you choose?

Will be an only car used as a daily driver.

It needs to be able to pick up people (and their luggage) from the airport.

Comfortable on long drives (200 miles)

Preferrably something under warranty.

High fun to drive factor.



Disclaimer: I know a lot of people are opposed to "what should I buy" threads, and I am sorry. I know purchasing a vehicle is ultimately my decision, but I am interested in what others would choose and why. Besides, I think this is better than another NSX thread.
In the following orders:

1. A fully loaded 2006 Lexus GS300 RWD
2. A fully loaded 2006 Infiniti M35 RWD
3. 2005 BMW 545i
4. 2005 Acura RL
5. 2006 Lexus GS430
6. Infiniti M45
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I found 2 used Hearses on eBay the other day. . .
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Originally Posted by S2020,Mar 23 2005, 01:44 PM
I don't think you can get that for "South of $60K" as the tittle of the thread suggests
They generally sell in the 25-40k range depending on condition.
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I gotta say best option would be a loaded M3... Just picked one up last night and traded in my G35 Coupe 6MT. The M3 seems to be roomier and seems to feel a heck of a lot faster.
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