 DSCOTY '08: Performance Coupes |
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 Feb 16 2008, 12:33 AM
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 Talkin' the talk since 2003  Group: Admin Posts: 28,271 Joined: 27-August 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 27 Car: 2004 VW GTI 1.8T  |
For more on the DieselStation Car of the Year '08 competition, please see this thread.
Audi TT Coupe Base MSRP: $34,800 Available Engines: 2.0 liter turbocharged direct injection DOHC 16-valve inline-4 with 200 HP and 207 ft.-lbs. of torque, 3.2 liter direct injection DOHC 24-valve VR6 with 250 HP and 236 ft.-lbs. of torque. Available Transmissions: 6-speed manual (N/A on 2.0T) or 6-speed dual-clutch sequential manual transmission Available Drivetrains: Front wheel drive (2.0T only) or All-wheel drive (3.2 only) EPA Fuel Economy: 23 City/31 Highway (2.0T), 18/24 (3.2 DSG), 17/24 (3.2 6MT) Curb Weight: 2965-3262 lbs.    BMW 1-series Coupe Base MSRP: $28,600 Available Engines: 3.0 liter DOHC 24-valve inline-6 with 230 HP and 200 ft.-lbs. of torque, 3.0 liter twin-turbocharged direct injection DOHC 24-valve inline-6 with 300 HP and 300 ft.-lbs. of torque. Available Transmissions: 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic with manual shifting mode Available Drivetrains: Rear wheel drive EPA Fuel Economy: 19 City/28 Highway (128i 6AT), 18/28 (128i 6MT), 17/26 (135i 6MT & 6AT) (Note: Fuel economy specs are from 3-series coupe models) Curb Weight: 3252-3384 lbs.    Chevrolet Corvette LS3 Base MSRP: $46,100 Available Engines: 6.2 liter OHV 16-valve V8 with 430 HP and 424 ft.-lbs. of torque (436/428 with optional performance exhaust) Available Transmissions: 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shifting mode Available Drivetrains: Rear wheel drive EPA Fuel Economy: 16 City/26 Highway (6MT), 15/25 (6AT) Curb Weight: 3217 lbs.    Dodge Challenger SRT-8 Base MSRP: $37,320 Available Engines: 6.1 liter OHV 16-valve V8 with 425 HP and 420 ft.-lbs. of torque. Available Transmissions: 5-speed automatic transmission with manual shifting mode Available Drivetrains: Rear wheel drive EPA Fuel Economy: 13 City/18 Highway Curb Weight: 4140 lbs.    Ford Shelby GT500KR Base MSRP: $60,000 (est.) Available Engines: 5.4 liter supercharged DOHC 32-valve V8 with 540 HP and 510 ft.-lbs. of torque. Available Transmissions: 6-speed manual transmission Available Drivetrains: Rear wheel drive EPA Fuel Economy: 14 City/20 Highway (GT500 non-KR model spec) Curb Weight: 3950 lbs. (est.)   
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Feb 16 2008, 01:31 AM
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 Posting God Group: Moderators Posts: 11,366 Joined: 30-January 05 From: Dubai Member No.: 1,451 |
Has to be the 'Vette for me. Nothing else even gets close in this category.
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Feb 16 2008, 07:10 AM
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 Race Driver Group: Members Posts: 3,587 Joined: 2-October 07 From: Canada Member No.: 4,080 Car: 2009 Subaru Legacy |
It was between the 1 series and the TT, eventually I went with the TT because I feel the 1 series is too close to a 3 series to be good value for money...although the sedan is starting to grow on me a little.
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Feb 16 2008, 08:55 AM
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 **Snuggles** Group: Moderators Posts: 14,251 Joined: 13-November 03 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 166 Car: 2006 Subaru WRX STI |
The vette is a wolf in a pack of sheeps.
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Feb 16 2008, 11:18 AM
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 Pit Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 1,160 Joined: 4-March 04 From: Montreal Member No.: 621 Car: 2004 Impreza RS |
is there "none of the above"?.....cos i don't find 1 series fit in this poll......if you put 335i or even the 328i...i'll definitely vote for it....
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Feb 16 2008, 11:30 AM
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 Pit Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 1,304 Joined: 21-November 03 Member No.: 192 |
I like European so I went with the TT. It's an interesting race in the American category. The corvette is nice. Dodge can't do interiors to save their lives but you can tell they realllly tried with the SRT-8, it wins for the best outside lines. The 500KR is going to be a blast I know but I can't see myself in such a 1970 hotrod type.
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Feb 16 2008, 01:29 PM
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Talkin' the talk since 2003 Group: Admin Posts: 28,271 Joined: 27-August 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 27 Car: 2004 VW GTI 1.8T |
QUOTE(eraser_rx @ Feb 16 2008, 11:18 AM)  is there "none of the above"?.....cos i don't find 1 series fit in this poll......if you put 335i or even the 328i...i'll definitely vote for it.... ...there really isn't much difference between them so why the distinction between the 1 and the 3? The 1 is just that much faster and lighter and more affordable... I still haven't picked what I want. |
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Feb 16 2008, 01:39 PM
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 IT SLIDES! Group: Moderators Posts: 6,345 Joined: 5-February 07 From: Maine Member No.: 3,670 Car: Volkswagen R32 Mk V |
Although probably the most "feminine" of the choices, I really, really fell in love with the 2008 Audi TT at the NE Auto Show. Fully loaded, I could see that being a seriously fun little everyday car that has a lot of punch.
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Feb 16 2008, 01:49 PM
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Pit Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 1,160 Joined: 4-March 04 From: Montreal Member No.: 621 Car: 2004 Impreza RS |
QUOTE(clarkma5 @ Feb 16 2008, 01:29 PM) ...there really isn't much difference between them so why the distinction between the 1 and the 3? The 1 is just that much faster and lighter and more affordable... I still haven't picked what I want. i see....but for some reason, the 1 is still too small to my taste.....3 is about the right size |
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Feb 16 2008, 02:07 PM
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 ^_^ Group: Members Posts: 2,233 Joined: 3-May 05 From: Canada Member No.: 1,656 |
QUOTE(Razor @ Feb 16 2008, 01:39 PM) Although probably the most "feminine" of the choices, I really, really fell in love with the 2008 Audi TT at the NE Auto Show. Fully loaded, I could see that being a seriously fun little everyday car that has a lot of punch. +1 Minus the NE auto show. In general its the most competent contender here imho, even though I wouldn't label it as performance. |
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Feb 16 2008, 02:27 PM
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Posting God Group: Moderators Posts: 11,366 Joined: 30-January 05 From: Dubai Member No.: 1,451 |
QUOTE(Frederf @ Feb 16 2008, 11:30 PM) Dodge can't do interiors to save their lives but you can tell they realllly tried with the SRT-8 While it may be bland, surprisingly, it doesn't look as shoddily put-together as most of their other stuff. |
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Feb 16 2008, 03:17 PM
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Talkin' the talk since 2003 Group: Admin Posts: 28,271 Joined: 27-August 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 27 Car: 2004 VW GTI 1.8T |
I went for the Challenger, based predominantly on its awesome looks and also based on the first drive impressions that say it's pretty good. So, yeah, the interior's not great, but it's also giving you 425 HP in a super sexy body for under $40k so I think it's somewhat forgivable. Mostly I just wanna give Dodge a big pat on the back for not destroying the concept's styling.
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Feb 16 2008, 06:29 PM
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 Latent racecar driver Group: Members Posts: 1,337 Joined: 31-January 05 From: So-Cal Member No.: 1,455 Car: 2006 Slobalt, '65 Karmann Ghia |
I haven't voted yet. This poll is causing much internal conflict.
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Feb 16 2008, 07:36 PM
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 Race Driver Group: Members Posts: 4,455 Joined: 9-August 06 Member No.: 2,585 |
The results here will be interesting. The Challenger looks awesome...but I'd buy the TT. Challenger would be #2. Wow I voted for the convertible TT as well. So be it.
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Feb 16 2008, 08:31 PM
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Race Driver Group: Members Posts: 2,510 Joined: 10-September 04 From: Texas Member No.: 1,037 |
Engineers have confirmed that the LS3 shits gunpowder.
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