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Originally Posted by JungleZ
I've never been smoked by a Camry, i actually can launch the hell out of this car. Unfortunately all of my driving is city, stop light to stop light. Having to floor it past 5-6K RPM just to get past the AccordV6 gets old. Yet again i got into this car for the looks and of course the handling which dont let me down at all. However people shouldnt make the same mistake as me if they want a low end torque monster. I should of known my driving situation but i really didnt expect 12-13mpg. If you're going to get that you may as well get a powerful V8. Its not like i hit the canyons everyday.
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Sounds to me like you just need some self-discipline. Why do you have to beat every car off the line, anyway? Either race the guy or just ignore him. I beat cars off the line all the time without going past 4K RPMs, but when that Camry or V6 Accord floors it, I typically don't bother unless I need in their lane.
Btw, you keep talking about how V6 Accords are as fast as this car - I drove a 2004 V6 Accord 6MT (250 hp 180 tq) for the first year of Z ownership, and it never came close to the Z regardless whether we launch from stop or rolling. That's with me driving the Accord and my wife driving the Z. It's not a contest, so I'll thank you to stop making those comparisons. Yes, when you don't want to rev past 4K RPMs, a V6 sedan at WOT will likely pass you. Do something about it (go WOT and you'll easily smoke them) or just deal with it (ignore them)
