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Energy 08-23-2012 12:23 PM
Motor Trend 2012 Best Driver's Car
 
1st Place: Porsche 911 Carrera S
2nd Place: Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series Coupe
3rd Place: 2013 Nissan GT-R Black Edition
4th Place: Subaru BRZ
5th Place: McLaren MP4-12C
6th Place: Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
7th Place: Ford Shelby GT500
8th Place: Jaguar XKR-S
9th Place: Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4

I love Porsches.

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We all agreed with him. Actually, we really agreed with him. The Porsche 911 received seven first-place votes from the seven judges, and an eighth first-place vote from Randy. In fact, the 911 Carrera S was the only car where we unanimously agreed on its finishing order. Nothing but first-place votes means there wasn't even discussion. Just praise.
Oh and link: http://www.motortrend.com/features/p...r/viewall.html

belaud 08-23-2012 12:27 PM
They should rename it

"Top 10 cars that the majority of buyer will never be able to afford besides the BRZ"

Other then that, Im surprised the Camaro ranked higher then the GT500.

danny_d19 08-23-2012 12:28 PM
Subaru ftw

Energy 08-23-2012 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by belaud (Post 8011104)
They should rename it

"Top 10 cars that the majority of buyer will never be able to afford besides the BRZ"

Other then that, Im surprised the Camaro ranked higher then the GT500.
Apparently the GT500's brakes were shot after one lap. And it was "the only car you have to steer down a drag strip". Power isn't everything.

Great68 08-23-2012 12:33 PM
I'd have a BOSS 302 over the GT500.

belaud 08-23-2012 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Energy (Post 8011108)
Apparently the GT500's brakes were shot after one lap. And it was "the only car you have to steer down a drag strip". Power isn't everything.
Thats very sad, considering how Ford was boasting the GT500's improved chassis structure, brakes, suspension & reduced weight to accomodate for the extra power.

c3m 08-23-2012 12:42 PM
For the lazy

sonick 08-23-2012 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Great68 (Post 8011110)
I'd have a BOSS 302 over the GT500.
Ya, I thought the Boss was meant more for handling vs the GT500 for raw power.

zx7rrrr 08-23-2012 12:45 PM
no love for the 458 roadster?

Energy 08-23-2012 12:45 PM
I think the 458 won the 2011 Best Driver's car already.

zx7rrrr 08-23-2012 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Energy (Post 8011121)
I think the 458 won the 2011 Best Driver's car already.
oic..

too_slow 08-23-2012 12:58 PM
I like the 911, but I absolutely LOVE the new Boxster S

http://www.fastestlaps.com/photos/po...ster_s_981.jpg

Camaro rides better because it has the magnetic ride suspension system (vario-damping)

Energy 08-23-2012 01:01 PM
Fuuuu that picture. Really though 911, Boxster, Cayman you can't go wrong with any of those.

belka 08-23-2012 04:09 PM
How is the Z06 not on that list.

boostfever 08-23-2012 04:22 PM
Z06 is old news. these are all 2012/13 cars.

Redlines_Daily 08-23-2012 04:34 PM
pretty sure they make a 2012 Z06

Energy 08-23-2012 04:44 PM
But it's an older car already. The cars tested are all new for 2012/2013.

ilvtofu 08-23-2012 05:15 PM
The 991 seemed like the no brainer for me the overall package is impressive, I really wanted the C63 to win but for everyday use it does look a little ridiculous.
As nice as the BRZ is that engine was disappointing/boring for me when I drove it on the FRS, there's no way I would want to take that stock motor to a track day.

mb_ 08-23-2012 05:16 PM
Not surprised about the 991.. The electric power steering does make it a little dull but overall the car is awesome

Engotski 08-23-2012 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by too_slow (Post 8011126)
I like the 911, but I absolutely LOVE the new Boxster S

http://www.fastestlaps.com/photos/po...ster_s_981.jpg

Camaro rides better because it has the magnetic ride suspension system (vario-damping)
+1. I almost wana pull out my savings to get it lol but damn i have to put a roof over my head first

twitchyzero 08-23-2012 05:53 PM
always awesome to see a 25K car hang out with the big boys

ScizzMoney 08-23-2012 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Engotski (Post 8011310)
+1. I almost wana pull out my savings to get it lol but damn i have to put a roof over my head first
If you need a roof over your head just get the Cayman :troll:

Jason00S2000 08-23-2012 06:09 PM
2012 or 2013 GT500?


2013 GT500 is insane!!!

JoshuaWong 08-23-2012 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by ilvtofu (Post 8011302)
The 991 seemed like the no brainer for me the overall package is impressive, I really wanted the C63 to win but for everyday use it does look a little ridiculous.
As nice as the BRZ is that engine was disappointing/boring for me when I drove it on the FRS, there's no way I would want to take that stock motor to a track day.
The engine is the biggest let down for me as well, all the wonderful handling isnt enough to make up for it imo. Its weird for a NA motor too, lets off near the top, felt more like its tune for low end if that even made any sense for a 2.0L

Energy 08-23-2012 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Engotski (Post 8011310)
+1. I almost wana pull out my savings to get it lol but damn i have to put a roof over my head first
I built a Boxster S on the Porsche website and with very little options the car is $90k already :okay:


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