Consumer Reports ranks 14 sports cars. 911 #1
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Consumer Reports ranks 14 sports cars. 911 #1
http://www.cnn.com/2006/AUTOS/08/30/...ars/index.html
1. Porsche 911 Carrera $85,520 96
2. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 $76,730 93
3. Porsche Boxster 2.7 $49,075 90
4. Mercedes-Benz SL550 $105,855 85
5. BMW 650i Coupe $77,440 85
6. Mercedes-Benz SLK350 $53,950 84
7. Chevrolet Corvette convertible $57,020 81
8. Nissan 350Z Grand Touring $42,800 80
9. BMW Z4 3.0i $46,070 79
10. Jaguar XK convertible $86,300 74
11. Lexus SC430 $67,084 73 (not bad considering its not a sports car at all)
12. Cadillac XLR $77,290 71
13. Dodge Viper SRT10 $91,990 67
14. Lotos Elise $45,545 55
1. Porsche 911 Carrera $85,520 96
2. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 $76,730 93
3. Porsche Boxster 2.7 $49,075 90
4. Mercedes-Benz SL550 $105,855 85
5. BMW 650i Coupe $77,440 85
6. Mercedes-Benz SLK350 $53,950 84
7. Chevrolet Corvette convertible $57,020 81
8. Nissan 350Z Grand Touring $42,800 80
9. BMW Z4 3.0i $46,070 79
10. Jaguar XK convertible $86,300 74
11. Lexus SC430 $67,084 73 (not bad considering its not a sports car at all)
12. Cadillac XLR $77,290 71
13. Dodge Viper SRT10 $91,990 67
14. Lotos Elise $45,545 55
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Probably build quality and refinement. The SC430 blows the Viper ( and just about every Dodge product) away on both counts, despite the Viper's acknowledged superiority in speed and handling. A fast piece of junk is not necessarily any better than a slow piece of junk.
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Probably build quality and refinement. The SC430 blows the Viper ( and just about every Dodge product) away on both counts, despite the Viper's acknowledged superiority in speed and handling. A fast piece of junk is not necessarily any better than a slow piece of junk.
That being said, the #14 should've been #1, and #2 should have been S2000.
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Probably build quality and refinement. The SC430 blows the Viper ( and just about every Dodge product) away on both counts, despite the Viper's acknowledged superiority in speed and handling. A fast piece of junk is not necessarily any better than a slow piece of junk.
Ie a car that is meant to go fast.
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No, that's NOT what he implied. He was generalizing.
It's impressive to see the SC430 there not only because it's not a sports car (but rather a luxury coupe), but also because of it's age. The SC is the OLDEST car on that list and will soon be replaced with a substantially improved model. Probably a lot sportier too.
It's impressive to see the SC430 there not only because it's not a sports car (but rather a luxury coupe), but also because of it's age. The SC is the OLDEST car on that list and will soon be replaced with a substantially improved model. Probably a lot sportier too.
No, that's NOT what he implied. He was generalizing.
It's impressive to see the SC430 there not only because it's not a sports car (but rather a luxury coupe), but also because of it's age. The SC is the OLDEST car on that list and will soon be replaced with a substantially improved model. Probably a lot sportier too.
It's impressive to see the SC430 there not only because it's not a sports car (but rather a luxury coupe), but also because of it's age. The SC is the OLDEST car on that list and will soon be replaced with a substantially improved model. Probably a lot sportier too.
I guess that's what the LFA will do in 2008/9.
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6-series proportions spanked with some L-Finesse
. Yet we'll see the SC's superior luxury interior taken to the next level. It will be the best car ever built by Toyota along with the new LS.Expect great things.
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Most of those cars are very expensive ones. Where are the more affordable ones like Mazda MX-5 and Honda S2000? SC430 is nice, but it is not a pure sports car. 650i, XK, SC, and SL are more like luxury coupes/convertibles than sports cars in my opinion. Consumer Report should call these "Best luxury sporty cars".
WOW, kudos to the corvette for #2
But what set that apart from #7-their convertible? Is it the convertible design that is not as reliable as the hard-top?
My neighbor has been pretty unhappy with his xlr. He's finally admitting/calling it a POS
But what set that apart from #7-their convertible? Is it the convertible design that is not as reliable as the hard-top?
My neighbor has been pretty unhappy with his xlr. He's finally admitting/calling it a POS
