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Old 03-07-11, 08:10 PM
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I've always wondered if people would be willing to sacrifice power for handling or the reverse. For example, would you prioritize buying a powerful straight line car even if it handled like a boat? Or would you favor buying a great canyon carver despite being underpowered. Great handling or great power...which is more important to you guys?
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Old 03-07-11, 08:51 PM
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Ideally, it'd be have a nice mix of both. But personally, I'd go with the handling, as I think it's more fun to handle the curves and turns than just straight line. This isn't to say that I'd get the S2k over the Bugatti
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Old 03-07-11, 09:00 PM
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power without handling is scary...and handling without power is frustrating...I'd vote for the 3rd option: Balance
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For my current driving needs and style, I would prefer power over handling assuming the brakes are up to the job to keep the speed in check. Michigan roads suck, I can't really deal with the harsher suspension a good handling car would leave you with. So I'll just stick to soft riding power for now.
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I prefer AMG// over M. Guess which one I prefer.
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^ Agreed balance of power and handling, combined with comfort, safety and style are my requirements.
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Definitely handling. The power gets me in trouble and the handling gets me out of a tight squeeze..
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
Definitely handling. The power gets me in trouble and the handling gets me out of a tight squeeze..
Shouldn't you be driving a 335i instead ?
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Old 03-07-11, 09:19 PM
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for my DD i seem to favor power. for the weekends, handling. never thought about it but that seems to be how i purchase cars.
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Handling for me. Not saying that 100HP is enough, but most cars today have adequate HP. Anything 200+ is adequate. Anyway, that said if it has at least 200HP. I'll favor handling over 300+ HP and **** poor handling any day.
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Old 03-07-11, 10:29 PM
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For everyday driving, power. I would like the extra power (and torque) to pass slow cars and trucks in freeways.

For weekend thrills, handling. Find a little mountain road, zip through some canyons, control the ride.
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AMG power all day everyday
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A lit of bit of both, but in a lightweight platform. If the LFA weighed as much as the new McLaren, I would say that it would be the best darn sports car in the world.
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Depends on the type of handling and type of power. They are not all the same.
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depends on the vehicle.

suv - power over handling.
sports car - handling over power.

money no object? both like panamera!
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