Favorite non-BMW, non-exotic cars

FStop7 · 04-05-2009, 12:21 PM

So what other normal cars besides BMWs do you like? I've been thinking about this a lot lately, about other cars I've had in the past or ones that I really like and respect. Here are some of mine -

Mitsubishi Evo VIII and IX - I really like the Evo for a few reasons. First of all the handling and grip are just amazing. The OEM tires are very grippy and with nothing more than an alignment the turn-in of the Evo is just amazing. The car itself is not built as solidly as a BMW, but there are some very interesting considerations put in place. The factory rev limiter is a two step rather than just a hard limiter. The "ratatatatat" sound when bouncing a modded Evo off the limiter on a shift sounds pretty awesome. You can easily tune one of these cars with a $99 Tactrix cable and the free ECUflash software. I figured out how to do my own tunes in a few weeks. You can do comprehensive datalogging with free software, too. Mitsu also put in a second limiter from the factory that can easily be set up for launch control use.

Honda S2000 - Built like a tank. Extremely solid, no cowl shake, no flimsy parts. Everything is designed around the driver. Even the air vents are positioned to blow warm air directly onto the driver's hands, so you can drive on a cold night with the top down. Amazing (but unforgiving) handling. The best shifter of any car I have ever driven. Heavy and direct steering that becomes very light and easy when creeping at slow speed. One of the most comfortable cars, the stock seats hold you just right and provide great back support, even on long road trips. The car ran like a watch, I tried doing a valve adjustment, but everything was still right in spec - even after 30,000 miles of real driving.

footie · 04-05-2009, 01:08 PM

I like almost everything, apart from most Asian cars, most American cars and all French cars.

m3pare · 04-05-2009, 01:21 PM

r34, mk4, and fd3s.

endofanera7 · 04-05-2009, 01:26 PM

Evo X is def in the list...

EDM92 · 04-05-2009, 02:06 PM

240sx!

JK

Year's_End · 04-05-2009, 04:03 PM

Non-exotic?
C63

blue2fire · 04-05-2009, 04:18 PM

C63, SL55, SLK55, E55 and E63.

ZJP · 04-05-2009, 05:08 PM

997 TT, 997 GT3, 997 GT2, RS4 and CL63

jhv · 04-05-2009, 05:09 PM

BillLee · 04-05-2009, 05:27 PM

i like the new a4

rubber_ducky · 04-05-2009, 05:58 PM

s2000
CTS-V
[R]S4
A5/S5

Year's_End · 04-05-2009, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZJP

997 TT, 997 GT3, 997 GT2, RS4 and CL63

the GT2 carries a supercar pricetag and supercar performance. dunno if that counts.

SlapSmak · 04-05-2009, 07:42 PM

Type R

Kenix · 04-05-2009, 07:49 PM

911 993's and 997's...all trims lol

just4kickz · 04-05-2009, 07:57 PM

evox, sti, s2k...list goes on.

NewSong · 04-05-2009, 08:04 PM

997 TT, 997 GT3, 997 GT2... dude these are exotics.

jhv · 04-05-2009, 09:36 PM

Citizen Z · 04-05-2009, 09:56 PM

Mazdaspeed 3 - A fantastic car with a terrific interior at a absolutely excellent price point.

ejazbmw · 04-05-2009, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZJP

997 TT, 997 GT3, 997 GT2, RS4 and CL63

did you read the title? lol

EDM92 · 04-05-2009, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Citizen Z

Mazdaspeed 3 - A fantastic car with a terrific interior at a absolutely excellent price point.

The MS3 is pretty sweet other then the fact that it is FWD. Ouch charlie.

majin ssj eric · 04-05-2009, 10:55 PM

S2000, A5, CTS, Corvette, IS350, RX-8, Evo IX/X, G37, C350, 370Z, Challenger, Camaro SS, TL, TSX, Passat CC, GTi, Civic Si, Genesis sedan/coupe, Jaguar XF, G8.....

bmr760 · 04-05-2009, 11:00 PM

R34, Evo VII & S2000

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FStop7 I like cars 329 Rep 5,052 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newbury Park, CA iTrader: (3)	Favorite non-BMW, non-exotic cars So what other normal cars besides BMWs do you like? I've been thinking about this a lot lately, about other cars I've had in the past or ones that I really like and respect. Here are some of mine - Mitsubishi Evo VIII and IX - I really like the Evo for a few reasons. First of all the handling and grip are just amazing. The OEM tires are very grippy and with nothing more than an alignment the turn-in of the Evo is just amazing. The car itself is not built as solidly as a BMW, but there are some very interesting considerations put in place. The factory rev limiter is a two step rather than just a hard limiter. The "ratatatatat" sound when bouncing a modded Evo off the limiter on a shift sounds pretty awesome. You can easily tune one of these cars with a $99 Tactrix cable and the free ECUflash software. I figured out how to do my own tunes in a few weeks. You can do comprehensive datalogging with free software, too. Mitsu also put in a second limiter from the factory that can easily be set up for launch control use. Honda S2000 - Built like a tank. Extremely solid, no cowl shake, no flimsy parts. Everything is designed around the driver. Even the air vents are positioned to blow warm air directly onto the driver's hands, so you can drive on a cold night with the top down. Amazing (but unforgiving) handling. The best shifter of any car I have ever driven. Heavy and direct steering that becomes very light and easy when creeping at slow speed. One of the most comfortable cars, the stock seats hold you just right and provide great back support, even on long road trips. The car ran like a watch, I tried doing a valve adjustment, but everything was still right in spec - even after 30,000 miles of real driving. __________________ My photostream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/racelap/
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NewSong Just another jerk in a hat... 117 Rep 1,462 Posts Drives: 2005 Ford Focus Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Irvine iTrader: (0)	997 TT, 997 GT3, 997 GT2... dude these are exotics. __________________ He brought me up also out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. And he hath put a new song in my mouth.
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