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Re: Want convertible, thinking G37x
« Reply #20 on: March 24, 2015, 11:30:00 AM »
Quote from: burnspbesq on March 24, 2015, 04:24:31 AM
One thing you might not know about the Boxster: it has way more cargo space than it appears.  You can fit two bankers' boxes side by side in the front.

The Boxster is indeed very practical for its size (something like 9cu.ft of space between the two trunks) and the Cayman even more so. The rub with these cars is that intermediate shaft bearing and rear main seal. There are retrofits that can deal with this issue, in much the same way that I assume there's a retrofit to make the BMW N54TT not eat HPFPs like movie theater popcorn. But I still wouldn't trust an out of warranty Porsche with an M96 or M97 in it. Supposedly the problem was dealt with in '09+ cars. Used Porsches still make me nervous though. The maintenance costs are on a different level even from BMW, Audi, and M-B.
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Re: Want convertible, thinking G37x
« Reply #21 on: March 24, 2015, 11:48:39 AM »
Quote from: schiit on March 24, 2015, 05:01:19 AM
The A5 has always struck me as a German Camaro. A5 drivers hate it when you say that for some reason.

I don't really see it. The GT-R I think could definitely be described as a Japanese Camaro, but the A5 2.0T is just a two door A4, the cars are basically identical. That's why Audi could then put those doors back on and sell a more stylish, hatchback A4 as the A5 Sportback, same as the 4 series Grandcoupe. It would be impossible to graft rear doors onto the Camaro and try to make a sedan out of it.

The RS5 is how Audi's tuner division has always done things. They've never made lightweight sports cars like BMW M used to, and they've never made tire smoking dragsters like AMG. Going back to the beginning, RS cars have been mega power Autobahn cruisers (usually wagons), designed to blow past everything else when it's raining.

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Re: Want convertible, thinking G37x
« Reply #22 on: March 24, 2015, 02:57:52 PM »
Quote from: DaveBSC on March 24, 2015, 11:48:39 AM
I don't really see it. The GT-R I think could definitely be described as a Japanese Camaro, but the A5 2.0T is just a two door A4, the cars are basically identical. That's why Audi could then put those doors back on and sell a more stylish, hatchback A4 as the A5 Sportback, same as the 4 series Grandcoupe. It would be impossible to graft rear doors onto the Camaro and try to make a sedan out of it.

The RS5 is how Audi's tuner division has always done things. They've never made lightweight sports cars like BMW M used to, and they've never made tire smoking dragsters like AMG. Going back to the beginning, RS cars have been mega power Autobahn cruisers (usually wagons), designed to blow past everything else when it's raining.

Eugh, how is the GT-R anything like the Camaro? I suppose I can see very superficial between the GT-R and entry-level American muscle cars, but the GT-R is obviously in an entirely different league in just about every way...
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Re: Want convertible, thinking G37x
« Reply #23 on: March 24, 2015, 03:41:09 PM »
I've decided to go with the advice to drive the damn thing, seems like the best place to start...just like headphones, right? You never know what you'll think until you try...
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Re: Want convertible, thinking G37x
« Reply #24 on: March 24, 2015, 04:16:35 PM »
GTR is a Japanese Camaro? Maybe if it was only ever RWD only. Even then, it'd have to be the new Z28, not any lesser model. You're really upselling the base Camaro which is an utter dog, lol.

The G35 and Genesis Coupe are the Asian Mustang and Camaro.
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Re: Want convertible, thinking G37x
« Reply #25 on: March 24, 2015, 05:48:49 PM »
Quote from: Anaxilus on March 24, 2015, 04:16:35 PM
The 370z and Genesis Coupe are the Asian Mustang and Camaro.

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Re: Want convertible, thinking G37x
« Reply #26 on: March 24, 2015, 06:30:23 PM »
Sometimes, not often, but sometimes, I take my Prius out of Eco mode and really let it rip. After a few minutes, I feel guilty and put it back.

So, I totally get you guys.
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Re: Want convertible, thinking G37x
« Reply #27 on: March 24, 2015, 06:41:13 PM »
Quote from: Gilly87 on March 24, 2015, 05:48:49 PM
ftfy

Actually not really. Look at the 370z's dimensions and compare. It's closer to a FRS/BRZ. They shrunk it down a bit. I know, it surprised me too. It looks fat because it's round and chubby looking like a bee stung toddler. It IS still heavy though!
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Re: Want convertible, thinking G37x
« Reply #28 on: March 24, 2015, 06:47:21 PM »
I didn't fit in the 370z I tried to test drive... I was pretty fat at the time, 5'11" ~250lbs. I should try again...

I'm moving the hell out of New England and kinda want something fun. If I stay here for another winter, I'm getting a Jeep.
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Re: Want convertible, thinking G37x
« Reply #29 on: March 24, 2015, 07:22:54 PM »
Quote from: Anaxilus on March 24, 2015, 04:16:35 PM
GTR is a Japanese Camaro? Maybe if it was only ever RWD only. Even then, it'd have to be the new Z28, not any lesser model. You're really upselling the base Camaro which is an utter dog, lol.

Performance wise yes it would have to be compared to the Z28, but that's only because Nissan doesn't make a rental spec version of the GT-R, it's all or nothing. The GT-R is the Japanese muscle car. Nissan is obviously not going to do a pushrod V8 and RWD, that's not what they're about. The concept is the same though, big, heavy car that's way faster than it has any right to be.

The G37 coupe is not a muscle car. A 330hp V6 doesn't make you a muscle car, not when V6 Camrys and Accords are packing 270. Same with the stock S5. Not fast enough. After a trip to APR, then we'll talk.

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