[frost91]

Originally Posted by death_blossom

it's been a long time coming, but it seems like nowadays the American car manufacturers are building sports cars that not only go fast in a straight line, but can handle as well. they seem to be leading the way in the new car segment with cars that can actually go fast around the track.

"back in the day", we all used to laugh at domestics cuz all they could (mostly) do was go fast in a straight line. but now, it's not the case. with cars like the new Camaro Z28, C7 Z06, Mustang GT350, etc, there isn't much in the Import market that can match it in performance in their respective price ranges.

only car that can match or best the cars above is the Nissan GT-R, but the price of the GT-R is much more than what it was back in 2008. Honda/Acura keeps promising us an NSX, Toyota is hinting at a new Supra with the FT-one concept. but they are a long time away from hitting the dealerships.

in the lower end, Ford really has great offerings as well. They have the Fiesta and Focus ST, which walks all over the new Civic Si and FRS/BRZ. I guess the imports still have some life with the STi, although the EVO will be gone soon. the new Mustang GT has independent rear suspension now, so I bet it'll handle almost as good as an STi, cheaper to boot.

what else am I missing? I just wanted to throw this out there to get a discussion going, and see what else is left in the import market that caters to enthusiasts.

holy crap where have you been hiding!!!!