Daily sports car?

[mimico_polak]

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If it has FWD, I won't consider it a sports car - don't care what Lotus had to say about it, they couldn't sell theirs back in the day for that reason.

However, all this talk of the Prelude, it's not far off the price of my GTI. Rated at 241hp, it makes the same as the 281hp Euro variant (240hp at the wheels, in fact) and will get traction control kicking in 3rd gear. It's surprisingly quick. I'd definitely buy the GTI again over a Prelude all day, and mine's got a manual six-speed in it.

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GTI is an amazing car and I wish I could've made it work for our family.

I wouldn't classify it as a 'sports car' specifically because everyone has their own definition, but a quick car...definitely.

Best all arounder I've driven in my lifetime.

 

[Bobo]

Another car that I was really disappointed to see discontinued was the Acura RSX Type S coupe. It was a really nice little package. I wish they would bring back an updated version. I’ve heard rumors that they were bringing back the name on a new model but it would be a 4 door electric or hybrid so not really the same, just a marketing ploy to cash in on what was once a great car.

 

[AllistonGT]

If it has FWD, I won't consider it a sports car - don't care what Lotus had to say about it, they couldn't sell theirs back in the day for that reason.

However, all this talk of the Prelude, it's not far off the price of my GTI. Rated at 241hp, it makes the same as the 281hp Euro variant (240hp at the wheels, in fact) and will get traction control kicking in 3rd gear. It's surprisingly quick. I'd definitely buy the GTI again over a Prelude all day, and mine's got a manual six-speed in it.

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Agreed. Mines 10 years old and I still enjoy the ride. She's quick.

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