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Detroit, 12:38 AM
Fri Dec 11
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-Hands free cigarette-
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Yeah, they are, compared to an Infiniti or something, and I've not driven the 370z. But I have driven the 350, and;
The thing is, the limits are too damned high. There's loads of grip. Theres good weight distribution and masses of power. But unless you're really damn good (and I'm probably not) you don't really get involved other than aiming the car and pressing go.
Personally speaking, and I know I'm probably wrong here, a Drivers Car is one where you can feel the limits and know what to do when you reach them. Like an old Capri or Ford Mustang. Primitive suspension. Skinny tyres and too much power for the chassis.
That's where the fun is. Getting a "Whoa" moment at 60 and knowing how to catch it.
In this, I just know any "Whoa" moment would see me doing a Nick Hogan.
Give Nick a TR6 or a '68 Vette and maybe he'll learn something. Stick him in a Lambo with immense grip and power, and the soft tissue behind the helm starts to be a big problem.
11/30/09
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And I think it's a totally valid criticism. Luckily, there's an affordable, practical solution. Just buy a Hyundai Genesis Coupe, it makes all the same moves as the Z, but its limits are lower so it's more fun to drive in everyday conditions and for a wider range of drivers.
11/30/09
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11/30/09
I just think it's a shame so many people have forgotten what driving is all about.
Keep up the good work by the way!
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In fact you needed some skill to keep the damn thing pointing the right way.
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Fantastic car and nice write up though.
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12/01/09
I'd love to see a few reviews of older cars, just to get a bit of context. What does a SVO Mustang feel like compared to a Genesis Coupe? That sort of thing.
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But how could you ignore measuring the value of the Shelby in the other direction? Specifically, how does this $50K/540hp Shelby stack up value-wise against the $100K/620hp ZR1? Is it a three-star value in that light, too?
11/20/09
11/20/09
I'm not bringing these up because I'm trying to stoke the Chevy-Ford flame wars, but this is an honest 500hp car with better handling than any Mustang should ever have, for less than $50K. If this is three stars, what the hell does someone have to do to get four?
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11/19/09
And I agree with everyone else about the awful 3rd row. I think that would be a deal killer for anyone that actually needed a 3rd row.
11/19/09
Not to ignite the whole Ford vs Chevy thing (seriously, I like Mustangs), but I never had a fitment problem in a Camaro.
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11/20/09
I am 27 in school and have done nothing for a living...something went wrong.
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#tips
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sounds perfectly sorted to me
kinda like an abs-pseudo-limited slip
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Cars are faster than ever, yet harder to drive on the limit than ever.
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I looked at the 2009 Outlander and it didn't really stand up to the competition in terms of capacity, capability, quality, power or comfort. And I never got a good feeling from that D-pillar. Maybe this refresh will change that, but compared to the 2010 Subaru Outback, I don't think it stands much of a chance.