Originally Posted by 6MT Fair enough. But I've seen far too many Hyundai's go through our shop. And I've sold countless parts over the years for them, that my view
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the g37s in my honest opinion isnt a good track car, its a nice street car though the 370z is an excellent track car and a really good street car, and the nismo 370z is even better but i feel paper stats are only there when it benefits people, and they help when making comparisons between cars(aka argue which car is better) but it doesnt do anymore then that |
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But when it comes to car companies meeting a performance goal. Those on paper stats mean a lot before you purchase. To me, the on paper stats help me determine if the car is worth spending the money. I'm pretty sure the on paper stats of a stock mustang 5.0 having the capability of pulling a 12.6 second quarter mile with a foot of roll out sold a crap load of them. Yet on drag tracks, most STOCK 5.0's I've seen get 12.9/13.2 range. On paper stats sell cars. |
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That's because they are such a PITA to launch.
They are fully capable of 12.6-12.7 stock. I managed a 12.8 but was still giving up some on my 60'. That's on the driver, though.
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i know bruh... You're preaching to the choir. But the point was the on paper stat part. I'm not taking anything away from the stang.
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I do agree stats are generally meaningless. What you feel in your butt when you drive the thing is what matters most.
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And some cars massage your azz.
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Let me see Hyundai is releasing a sports coupe that competes performance wise with big heavy German base model sedans? That's an accomplishment? Hmm wonder if new Hyundai will have aluminum frame, aluminum suspension, aluminum body panels by 2015? Lol!
Want to see an accomplishment? Watch for new c7 Vette.
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Even speed is overrated if you're not enjoying yourself. Fastest does not always mean funnest, and most owners of performance cars won't track their cars, let alone push those limits on public streets (which is not where they should be tested anyway). |
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Most don't think a LOADED BRZ is worth $30k. But @ 25k it would be better priced. Do you think its because its on paper stats don't add up to other $30k cars or... Because it's not fun enough to drive @ the 30k price point. Reviewers say its the most fun car since the porsche 911. I think most don't like the $30k price based on comparable cars in the price range. Those comparos come from on paper stats... Sorry but its true. |
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It's kinda like meeting a new girl (if I remember correctly! lol)....
It either hits you and you have to have it... or it doesn't. The Z hit me as a 'must have' immediately. I love the perfections and the flaws = true love! lol
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