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  1. Auraraptor

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    #26 Auraraptor, Jul 1, 2004
    I got my numbers from C&D. (they have one test of a coupe at 4.5 to 60) The targas have an additional 140 odd lbs...which is felt on a 3000 lb car.
     
  2. TigerAce

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    #27 TigerAce, Jul 1, 2004
    Jim, This Audi don't look like sports car to me! It just look like a sedan.

    What is general perception/image of sports cars??

    BTW, I am patiently waiting for the next issue in my mail box.
     
  3. JeffB

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    #28 JeffB, Jul 1, 2004
    If you're talking about new cars only, my vote would go to the E46 M3. I just sold mine today and am gonna miss it. Considering what you get, $50k is a great price for that car - performance, looks, decent exclusivity, etc...
    Vettes of course are great too, but I can't remember the last time I went a full day without seeing at least 10 of them.
     
  4. writerguy

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    #29 writerguy, Jul 1, 2004
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    It looks like a sedan but drives like a sports car....


    Its on its way should be in the mail next week
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  5. Attitude928

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    #30 Attitude928, Jul 1, 2004
    WRX
     
  6. scycle2020

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    #31 scycle2020, Jul 2, 2004
    wrx are great fun for the money... two draw backs for me... the styling is too much boy racer...better for some one in their teens opr twenties... and the cheap materials subu uses in the interior... also the car feels tinny to me... for the money you cant beat it... esp the wagon with all the cargo room
     
  7. 348 Turbo

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    #32 348 Turbo, Jul 2, 2004
    UH, 348 TURBO.....
    IF YOU DON'T MIND SPINNING A FEW WRENCHES.............
    LOL
     
  8. GrigioGuy

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    #33 GrigioGuy, Jul 2, 2004
    Gotta tell you, other than the marginal AC a well sorted 328 is a great daily driver
     
  9. scycle2020

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    #34 scycle2020, Jul 2, 2004
    nice car, howq many miles do you have onit?
     
  10. GrigioGuy

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    #35 GrigioGuy, Jul 2, 2004
    70140 as of this morning.

    Going back to the original question, realistically a good 3rd gen rx7 or Supra will be a great daily driver.
     
  11. 575Mike

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    #36 575Mike, Jul 2, 2004
    Ditto. A no fuss, but one very fast, car.
     
  12. Evolved

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    #37 Evolved, Jul 2, 2004

    Third gen? My mechanic used to ask me "Whatd' ya' mean it just went BOOM? He did it more then once.

    Great cars. Need to be fairly heavily modified to be reliable. Well sorted out cars are very expensive.

    Great daily driver sports car?

    NSX or a corvette

    or on the cheap. The second generation MR2's. That's what I have now. Cheap fast reliable mid engine. 240hp is very easy.
     
  13. lukek

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    #38 lukek, Jul 2, 2004
    What year did they switch the Z3 M roadster from the 240 hp E36 to the 315 hp E46 engine? I have been test driving Boxsters, but I should probably try one of these.....

    thx
    luke


     
  14. Forza1

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    #39 Forza1, Jul 2, 2004
    2001+



    -DC
     
  15. Mark(study)

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    #40 Mark(study), Jul 2, 2004

    Great fun car with the 315Hp

    But didn't they have a bad batch of engines for a few months ( 2001? or 2002?) and BMW did not want to admit to it?
     
  16. Jimmy540i

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    #41 Jimmy540i, Jul 3, 2004
    Best Daily Driver.....

    Supercarged BMW 540i (E39):

    1. 450~505 HP (depends on PSI)
    2. Quarter-mile at mid-high12s
    3. AUTOMATIC Transmission (shift-free & won't slip-a-gear) :D
    4. Fast (sure scared some Viper dudes)
    5. Stable
    6. Reliable!

    :)
     
  17. wax

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    #42 wax, Jul 3, 2004
    I'm surprised Pantera owners haven't chimed in.
     
  18. Erik330

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    #43 Erik330, Jul 3, 2004
    Hands down, the best everyday sports car is a 911 Carrera 4. Comfortable, fast, reliable, terrific in rain and snow as well as dry pavement, reasonable luggage space, etc. Spendy though.
     
  19. Gary(SF)

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    #44 Gary(SF), Jul 3, 2004
    Yes, they apparently had a bad batch of rod bearings in late 2001 thru early 2002. BMW dragged their feet for a while, blaming owners, but eventually issued a recall, and even extended the warranty on the powertrain to 100k miles. Haven't heard of any engine problems for some time now. My 2002 M3 lunched its motor big time at Willow Springs in May '03. I was in the recall program time frame but hadn't got in to do the work yet. Got a new factory motor out of the deal and the car has been perfect since.

    Gary
     
  20. Mark(study)

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    #45 Mark(study), Jul 3, 2004
    Thanks Gary :)

    My girlfriend want to get another one...she had Z3 when they first came out and now wants a
    Z3 M is there a good web site to look-up info?
     
  21. Vibrant_5oh

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    #46 Vibrant_5oh, Jul 3, 2004
    c5 or z06. I guess you could throw the new c6 in there as well. Reliable, easy to service, excellent gas mileage (close to 30mpg on highway), and it offers tons of performance for your buck. Doesn't really get better than that.
     
  22. scycle2020

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    #47 scycle2020, Jul 3, 2004
    i havealways olve my vettes that i havae had.... the vette is a guys car.... almost every woman i know hates corvettes!!! i dont know what it is... they like p cars, the m3 the mbs, even acuras are ok but vettes!!! no way...i tmust be that phallic shape
     
  23. Gary(SF)

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    #48 Gary(SF), Jul 3, 2004
    The only BMW board I ever used was the one at www.roadfly.com. Decent info there.

    Gary
     
  24. riverflyer

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    #49 riverflyer, Jul 5, 2004
    Luke, BMW made the s54 (315hp) model in 2001 and 2002. I had an 01, as well as a 00 model. Very fun cars and great tossability. I just took delivery of a boxster on Friday though and it is even more fun. The particular car I got is a 3.4 carrera engine conversion, puts out a tad more hp with mods, about 325 but weighs 600 lbs less than the m roadster. Suffice it to say, weight loss difference, mid engine and lower center of gravity all add up to a much better and faster sports car. Both very fun cars though and a nice change of pace to the ferrari(ie no worries).


    QUOTE=lukek]What year did they switch the Z3 M roadster from the 240 hp E36 to the 315 hp E46 engine? I have been test driving Boxsters, but I should probably try one of these.....

    thx
    luke[/QUOTE]
     
  25. scott61

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    #50 scott61, Jul 5, 2004
    Only the 2001&2002 had the 315hp setup. I checked out a couple Before buying my Spyder and while yes it will throw you back in your seat I found it to be a pretty poor ride overall. Most were bought to be really driven and it showed on the couple I looked at. Am wondering if BMW will make a Z4 M roadster at some point.
     
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