almost forgot why i didnt go in chat rooms (venting)
03-13-2002, 07:37 AM
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djohnston:
Point taken...there's no arguing with the experiences you describe there. Sadly, it's also true of our own car industry, or rather what's left of it. It gives me no pleasure to say there few British cars; even some of the more desirable ones, that I could invest in without very real quality/reliability worries.
I was though, more referring to what often seems to be a total tolerance gap between the aficionados of the big and the lazy, i.e. the classic 'American Car', and those who favour the more frenetic, energy efficient modern alternatives. As someone said earlier "Very different cars for different purposes" Certainly for different tastes, and there is an undeniable satisfaction in driving either when the mood suits.
Point taken...there's no arguing with the experiences you describe there. Sadly, it's also true of our own car industry, or rather what's left of it. It gives me no pleasure to say there few British cars; even some of the more desirable ones, that I could invest in without very real quality/reliability worries.
I was though, more referring to what often seems to be a total tolerance gap between the aficionados of the big and the lazy, i.e. the classic 'American Car', and those who favour the more frenetic, energy efficient modern alternatives. As someone said earlier "Very different cars for different purposes" Certainly for different tastes, and there is an undeniable satisfaction in driving either when the mood suits.
03-13-2002, 10:17 AM
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Originally posted by stocks2k
I have to disagree in the sense that while an LS1 may get comparable fuel economy on the highway if my S2000 and an LS1 powered car are going full tilt I am still gettting about 20 MPG and thay aren't anywhere close.
I have to disagree in the sense that while an LS1 may get comparable fuel economy on the highway if my S2000 and an LS1 powered car are going full tilt I am still gettting about 20 MPG and thay aren't anywhere close.
Also you can't generalize when you compare cars. I agree that as whole, the domestics are not the greatest, but when I purchase a car I am not buying an entire product line, but rather a single vehicle. With that in mind there are domestic sports cars that fit their target market as well as any import. Just because there are some domestic cars that still suckdoesn't mean you have to buy them and it shouldn't stop you from buying a domestic car that doesn't suck. After all just because kia is an eastern import, I don't judge the s2000 based on kia's reputation. Just something to think about...
03-13-2002, 10:42 AM
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I can't argue with track mileage being in the single digits, I am basing my findings on the cars I have driven and owned and my S2000 gets 22-23 MPG average on every tank of gas and I drive it like it should be driven. When driving previous cars in the same manner they averaged in the low teens, and yes I have owned American muscle cars. I too love all cars for different reasons.
I can't even say I think driving the S2000 is more fun than an old ~320 hp Mustang I used to have. It is more fun in some ways, but the Mustang had its attributes as well.
I can't even say I think driving the S2000 is more fun than an old ~320 hp Mustang I used to have. It is more fun in some ways, but the Mustang had its attributes as well.
03-13-2002, 01:48 PM
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sehekel,
Thanks for your view. It's nice to see people who are more respectful of all cars. I may run against imports and american cars when I race, etc. But regardless of win or lose, I'd love to chat about your car. Even if it is a mustang, camaro, etc. I just like cars. Especially mine. lol
Thanks for your view. It's nice to see people who are more respectful of all cars. I may run against imports and american cars when I race, etc. But regardless of win or lose, I'd love to chat about your car. Even if it is a mustang, camaro, etc. I just like cars. Especially mine. lol
03-15-2002, 07:26 PM
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oh yeah, im gonna make a new sn and im gonna go in there saying i have a mustang gt and then if they get on the subj of imports ill tell em i got walked by about 2-3 lengths by an S LOL.
03-15-2002, 11:43 PM
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Originally posted by jschmidt
BTW, before dismissing the Z in the twisties, one should know it pulls .88g on the skidpad.
BTW, before dismissing the Z in the twisties, one should know it pulls .88g on the skidpad.
