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Originally Posted by Energy
You have to consider its price before complaining about power. A VW GTI or Civic Si makes about the same power but it is FWD. Even if the toyota had less hp I'd take it for the RWD.
Better handling is no excuse, it is a valid selling point. You have a 500hp car and you can maybe use 20-30% of its capabilities on the road. Or you can have a 200hp car with responsive steering, good brakes, good tires, suspension set up so it turns well, RWD, slick 6 speed, and lightness that puts a smile on your face even during daily driving duties. This is a car made for car enthusiasts who like driving - there are still many people out there that are like that I believe.
Some lotus elises come with less power from a toyota engine and you don't see anyone complaining. What is their thought behind making cars? Good handling and lightness is enough.
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Or I can have a 4-500hp car with responsive steering, good brakes, good tires, suspension set up so it turns well, RWD, and slick 6 speed.
Coming from a guy who has driven from a civic to a 3er to a m3 to a r8 v10, and driven in asia and NA, I can assure you that I will not have a smile when I have to drive a sub-200 hp car when I come home everyday where I have to climb a steep ass hill to Midlevels. Hell even in Kerrisdale I had to climb a steep hill in my back alley every day. This is just one example.
Lotus doesn't even compare, wtf?