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Posted by alfredf00_1673 (Member # 142) on :

YEAH Right!!!

http://channels.netscape.com/ns/autos/gallery.jsp?floc=g-sportscars7&gname=sportscars&gproj=s&grurl=http%3A%2F%2Fchannels.netscape.com%2Fns%2Fautos%2Fdefault.jsp&photo=7

A Mit-My-Bitch-E and an M3

Who makes up this stuff!!!!!

Posted by Orange 01 SS (Member # 1700) on :

Some of it I could buy, but a Lancer Evolution??? [Confused]

It must be sponsored by Mitsubishi. [Confused]

Posted by DanPazich (Member # 1352) on :

Blah! I think we ALL could come up with a better list than that one. [Roll Eyes]

Posted by mhayman (Member # 146) on :

I actually can agree with those with the exception of the M3 and Evo. They aren't really even true sportscars. [Confused]

I used to have a Matchbox car of the gull wing Mercedes. [Big Grin]

Posted by MMMM_ERT (Member # 1599) on :

Mmmmmmmmmm.....Porsche, M3, and the Ferrari....

Some of my favorites. [Cool]

Posted by Jim Mac (Member # 113) on :

A Lancer?????

Posted by Scott Chab (Member # 174) on :

No surprise the M3 is on the list... and no surprise the Lancer is on there either.

I haven't driven a Mitsu but I have driven the WRX and let me tell you it is one fun little car. I'd love to get a hold of an STi for a few days.

You have to remember, unfortunately RWD V8 owners are the minority now... the market is a lot different now.

Posted by SS_CarGuy (Member # 2065) on :

If it's pure SPORTS CARS, the Evolution and BMW don't belong there. THESE CARS ARE SEDANS PLAIN AND SIMPLE.......granted, they are sporty sedans but they are NOT sports cars.

And what about the Sports Cars that started the whole revolution like the MG, Triumph, Austin Healy, Alfa Romeao, etc etc etc? Who ever made up this list doesn't know Sports Cars well at all.

Posted by NATESS (Member # 982) on :

get the Evo and M3 off there and put a lamorghini, and camaro on there or at least a mustang, then that would be ok.

Posted by alfredf00_1673 (Member # 142) on :

Go here if you want to comment on their choices..

http://www.expressresponse.com/cgi-bin/forbes/displayArticleWebForm.cgi

Hell a Mini CooperS would have been better then an EVO, Hell I'd put the SS/Z28 or Cobra ahead of it if they were looking for a rear seat.

Posted by MMMM_ERT (Member # 1599) on :

quote:
Originally posted by SS_CarGuy:
If it's pure SPORTS CARS, the Evolution and BMW don't belong there. THESE CARS ARE SEDANS PLAIN AND SIMPLE.......granted, they are sporty sedans but they are NOT sports cars.

Actually, the current M3 is only available
in a 2-door coupe so its not a Sedan. [Smile]

Make mine Silver with red Nappa leather!
[Big Grin]

Posted by NATESS (Member # 982) on :

i sent in a response.

Posted by FireChicken (Member # 2067) on :

I just sent them an email lodging a complaint about innacurate reporting!!!

Posted by Avengeance Z4C (Member # 2053) on :

Id like to know whats wrong with the M3? 333hp from a I6 not impressive enough? With cornering abilities that would hand any F-body , stock to stock ,its @ss. I dunno... I think some of ya should go test drive one.

No hard feelings... but I believe the M3 is a true sports car and belongs on that list.

Posted by Kurt 99 SS (Member # 2069) on :

Yeah, the 333hp out of a I6 is impressive, but its not a "true sports car", sort of speak. Although it can probably out perform a lot of them.

WTF Evo??? I can understand the M3 and F-bodies but a 4 door grocery getter on roids? I'm sure they're fun but...

[ 18. October 2003, 12:26 AM: Message edited by: Kurt 99 SS ]

Posted by ss_rs_z (Member # 1888) on :

quote:
Originally posted by DanPazich:
Blah! I think we ALL could come up with a better list than that one.

I totally agree with Dan. Some of these just don't make sense to me.

Just my $0.02.

Posted by Z28-SORR (Member # 1565) on :

"Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged"
sport car also sports car n: a low-slung open or convertible automobile designed for high-speed transportation on regular roads and having rapid acceleration, more or less smooth horizontal lines, and usu. seats for two people.

I think most enthusist would include hard tops, like the ZO6. But NO M3, Camaro's, mustang's, or any other sedan, coupe, or hard top that seats more than two people.

Can anyone think of an exception?

The advertizers have bastardized the English language to such an extent that we now have sports utility vehicals and sports trucks!!

I refuse to submit.

[ 20. October 2003, 12:01 PM: Message edited by: Z28-SORR ]

Posted by DanPazich (Member # 1352) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Z28-SORR:

I think most enthusist would include hard tops, like the ZO6. But NO M3, Camaro's, mustang's, or any other sedan, coupe, or hard top that seats more than two people.

Can anyone think of an exception?

I woudl consider a Porsche to be a sports car by all means, and I beleive some models (including the 911 Carrera) are 4 seats. Some day I would love to own a 911 Turbo! [Big Grin]

Posted by Harry P (Member # 533) on :

M3: GREAT car but not a sports car... two doors don't make it a sports car. Just because it's fast doesn't make it a sports car, otherwise, top-fuel dragsters would be sports cars... I'm not sure Mustangs and F-bodies belong in the top ten list, either, unless bang-for-the-buck is considered.

EVO???? Nice rally car, great acceleration, not a sports car. If a Jap car even makes the top 10 list (they don't make mine), Honda NSX or S2000, Mazda RX-7 or Miata, or the old Datsun 240/260/280 Z series qualify, even a Mitsu Eclipse, but not an EVO.

How about any 1950's MG? Not necessarily fast, but definitely a sports car. Triumph TR3? Austin Healy? Where are the cars that defined the category? [Confused]

[ 21. October 2003, 09:15 AM: Message edited by: Harry P ]

Posted by Y2KSS1363 (Member # 1564) on :

What's a "Lnacer?"

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