Which car would be more fun?
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Which car would be more fun?
New Mustang GT or Saturn Sky turbo?
As much as it pains me to say, for track days the Saturn may be the better choice. I haven't driven one, but they seem to be getting good press.
I have driven the new Mustang. It's nice, plenty of power and good sized brakes. BUt it's got a curb weight around 3800 lbs; more like a NASCAR sled than a track day playmate...
If you want to stay USA plate, how about the Pontiac Solstice GXP - the one with the 240 HP, not the last year's 170 HP?
I have driven the new Mustang. It's nice, plenty of power and good sized brakes. BUt it's got a curb weight around 3800 lbs; more like a NASCAR sled than a track day playmate...
If you want to stay USA plate, how about the Pontiac Solstice GXP - the one with the 240 HP, not the last year's 170 HP?
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that was my impression. Same car with slightly different bodywork. I prefer the look of the Saturn (looks more like a vette). Both made by GM here in the States i think.TroyV wrote:I thought the Sky and the Solstice were the same car. No?
They are still much heavier than a Miata weighing #2900 I think the MX-6 is 2400.
Just get an STi - it would be more fun, especially if you frequently decide to venture off the paved surface
I agree - I prefer the looks of the Sky to the roundy looks of the Solstice. I just wish they didn't do the bling bling brake light decorations.
The Sky's a bit cushier with more standard features, and Solstice (for lack of the cushiness) is a better performer by a bit.
Raj
I agree - I prefer the looks of the Sky to the roundy looks of the Solstice. I just wish they didn't do the bling bling brake light decorations.
The Sky's a bit cushier with more standard features, and Solstice (for lack of the cushiness) is a better performer by a bit.
Raj
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I like the challenge of running a car that looks like a dog on paper - but responds well to the wrench. That's why I bought a Legacy GT instead of an STI (which is just too obviously an off-the-shelf race car)
So, I'd get the Pontiac.
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So, I'd get the Pontiac.
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I'd go for a used Corvette, You can get a low milage Z06 for the price of the Sky, and they are an awesome car that you have to do nothing to to track them. But if you wanted a new car --- go for the Mustang. They are a hand full to drive which makes them exciting and fun plus there is a lot of aftermarket products and parts are cheap !
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+1DanDarcy wrote:I'd go for a used Corvette, You can get a low milage Z06 for the price of the Sky, and they are an awesome car that you have to do nothing to to track them.
And the Mustang is great as long as you do not need to do those things, what do they call them? Oh yeah, turns. The Mustang is a fat pig of car. i'd opt for a used Z06 that PPI'ed well versus a new Sky or what-have-you.
3,800 lbs Mustang? What were those Ford guys thinking??? A pity really given they had a good chance to make a great car... and blew it
I think this car would be the most fun
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Jonathan
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Where are the head lamps ? I assume its streetable like the Mustang or Sky . and for only $900,000 it should at least have headlamps
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