I tested several cars from different segments.
On the more practical side, I tested a VW GTI, which drove fantastically. I drove a Mazdaspeed3, which was tons of torque and pretty good handling, but was aesthetically a disaster. I drove a WRX, which was fast but didn't really feel like it was fast, and the cheap interior turned me off.
On the more sporty side, I drove a Miata, which was very fun, but too tight a fit for a big guy like me. I drove an RX-8, which is ok, but not really powerful enough. I tested the Camaro, which felt like a boat and was so cheaply built that it started falling apart inside on the test drive. I also drove the Hyundai Genesis Coupe. It was sluggish and cheaply built.
I liked the Z best. Best combination of muscle, cornering, and design for the money.
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