Im in the same boat as the OP when it comes to deciding for a car
The corvette would be an awesome choice only if it were with the Z51 package..comfortable, great gas mileage, fast...but if it were me...id cough up a lil more and try to find a LS3..also the 2008+ models seem to be greatly improved in terms of reliability...I believe there were 2 recalls for 2006 models..
The Lotus would be the most expensive to maintain but it will give you the most raw factor...you would probably like the Lotus very much due to the experience..but it will have the worst practicality and has the worst ergonomics...the elise and 370z should be close in performance...
Ive seen the Genesis in person but have not ridden or driven one...IMO Id opt for a G37s..Im biased, but that is due to the fact that the Genesis is a new car (all new first year model)..The 3.8 is also not very quick 0-60 in high 5s to low 6s and Im sure the handling will not be as sharp as a Z...It is the slowpoke of the bunch, and is a butterface, but the warranty and value are very good...the 2.0T is pretty much has the same motor has the EvoX...
The EvoX...I love this car..the handling, the looks, pretty much everything..The couple of things that turn me off is the drab interior and the 14 gallon tank with a 16/22mpg rating...Easily can be made into an 11second car, but since I commute I need a car to drive to work/school everyday instead of drive to the gas station...There are paint issues as well
The Z, I believe, is a combination of so many good points of every car..ive been in other forums and the Z has gotten praise everywhere..It has straightline acceleration like a stock 135i, handling like a stock Evo, heritage that is almost as well known as a corvette...it performs well, has great road presence, and is actually fuel efficient and practical (compared to a Lotus)..the problems that I see are poor rearward visibility and high oil temp..other than that the Z is top on my list everyday...
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