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Originally Posted by Dbone
I don't think this is true. I think they still want numbers on things like the Macan. Having said that, I drove a base model 4banger Macan on Monday and while it was fine, I'd take the Audi and option it up for the same price. Unless you are a badge snob the Audi is probably 90% the same parts anyway.
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Obviously different people will have different preferences, but I've driven the 4-banger Macan on many occassions, and found it to drive/handle noticeably better than the Q5. The suspension tuning is a lot more athletic without being harsh (unless you are on the ridiculous 21" wheels). And somehow the drivetrain seems more alert / responsive to the Q5 as well.
I suppose you can call me as a badge snob for Porsche. But I honestly find their cars to be more a lot more engaging than Audi's. (I have yet to drive a TT or TTRS.)
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Originally Posted by teggy604
I think kids have way more selection now than when I was a kid. Hondas like a Prelude, Civic sir, Integra GSR, RSX, Accord etc... Only thing expensive is the insurance.
When I was a kid golden era hondas were still new. If you wanted used, you can get American muscle, but that was about it.
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I'm surprised you'd say that!
Back in the golden era, it wasn't just Hondas that were fun. Off the top of my head, these were all the fun / cool cars from the era that weren't too expensive (when brand new):
Honda: Civic, Integra, Prelude, RSX
Toyota: Celica
Nissan: Sentra SE-R, 240SX
Mazda: 323 / Protege, Miata
Subaru: 2.5RS
Even the domestics had some fun stuff:
Ford: Escort GT (shared platform with 323 / Protege), Probe, Mustang
Chrysler: Neon
Chevrolet: Camaro
VW: Golf, Corrado
Bimmers start to get expensive, so I won't count them in.
Nowadays, the only affordable fun car I can think of are the GR86 / BRZ and Miata. Almost everything else became boring to drive.