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Originally Posted by CorporateWhore
It's pretty crazy how fast even basic cars have become. I remember not that long ago when it was Ferrari's who were in the 5-6 second range, and now they are being equalled by minivans and sedans. My so-called sportscar technically does a 5.3 0-60mph, but I'm sure on a good day a Camry could beat it. Just imagine if they weren't the fat pigs they are, they might even be fun to drive.
I think these days, the feeling a car gives you is more important than how fast it goes. BMW's to me have lost their magic. They're bigger and softer, and people seem to be more worried about their interiors than how they drive. Give me a 90s 3-series with basic cloth seats and a stick, and I'd be way happier than some loaded e90 porker.
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My future father in law just sold his E30 M3 this year. I got to drive it once, and that was an experience. Only a 4 cylinder, with adequate but not crazy power, but so light weight and nimble.
Looking at that list you can see why Lotus uses Toyota engines. Decent performance, great reliability and low maintenance costs. I don't care if they are criticized for being underpowered. I want one dammit!
The fat/bloatedness of today's cars drives me nuts. I redid the whole suspension on my S4 just to make it feel like less of a pig (KW V3s and a stiffer rear sway). It party worked, it corners harder than I'll ever take it on a city street now, but you can still tell it's a pig in Porsche clothing. The only time it is purely fun without any hint of being fat is roaring around with the back end out on snow. By far the greatest winter car I've owned.
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Originally Posted by kw5150
Im not bragging. Its a freakin 325! Not much to it, but it is fast in all gears, especially on the highway. Fast off the line as well (to me). Im sure I will waste money on a faster car one day. But, for now Im enjoying the fact that the car is completely paid for. Im happy to drive this thing and it is great to look at.
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E46 are still the best looking 3 series in recent terms, I think their styling will hold up very well. Plus they are tanks. Before I got my hands on it for maintenance versions, ours was rather neglected and still keeps plugging away. It needs some suspension work now, but otherwise has been very solid.
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Originally Posted by floobie
My GTI is roughly in my personal sweet spot. It's fast enough that I never find its power lacking. Passing on the highway is completely effortless. But, it's not so fast that I can put it through its paces without doing something too illegal. I'd wager your 325i feels pretty similar overall, even if it is a tad slower in a straight line.
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I agree with you. Nimble cars are more fun than fast cars in the city. I think I want a Golf R for my next city car. A big touring wagon and a Golf R and my garage is happy