The Quickest Cars of 2007: $25,000 to $30,000.
01-14-2007, 11:41 PM
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The Quickest Cars of 2007: $25,000 to $30,000.
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or all the coolness of a car that goes 180 mph, that has about as much relevance to the average driver in this country as a 180-foot yacht. Accelerating from a start, on the other hand, is sort of legal in every state in the U.S., barring law-enforcement officers with an inflated sense of purpose (don't ask how we know about "Unsafe Start" statutes).
Below are the 10 quickest vehicles available with a base price between $25K and $30K, ranked in order of 0-to-60-mph time. Ties were settled first by quarter-mile time, then by which was quicker to the highest speed both cars achieved (usually 120 or 130 mph), in that order. Most cars at this price point offer basic luxury or at least decent amenities and looks in addition to speed, as buck-banger boy-racer models are thousands less, maybe having something to do with the fact that burger-flipper wages haven't budged in nine years.
There's an arms race among auto manufacturers, with weapons of displacement, compression, and boost being waged segment- and industry-wide. It's no surprise that most entries in this list are not cut from traditional sports-car cloth; of the 10 vehicles here, one is an SUV and six have four or more doors.
Below are the 10 quickest vehicles available with a base price between $25K and $30K, ranked in order of 0-to-60-mph time. Ties were settled first by quarter-mile time, then by which was quicker to the highest speed both cars achieved (usually 120 or 130 mph), in that order. Most cars at this price point offer basic luxury or at least decent amenities and looks in addition to speed, as buck-banger boy-racer models are thousands less, maybe having something to do with the fact that burger-flipper wages haven't budged in nine years.
There's an arms race among auto manufacturers, with weapons of displacement, compression, and boost being waged segment- and industry-wide. It's no surprise that most entries in this list are not cut from traditional sports-car cloth; of the 10 vehicles here, one is an SUV and six have four or more doors.
01-14-2007, 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Black Tire
350Z in 6th place?
What the hell kind of test are they doing?
Where's TOP GEAR when you need them?
What the hell kind of test are they doing?
Where's TOP GEAR when you need them?
Case in point?
We are not alone is singing the praises of the VQ35DE all-aluminum V-6 engine
The performance figures they used are exactly the same as their 06 test results. The 07 model should be faster with ~15 more HP and ~15 more torque than the 06 model (due to the new SAE ratings on the HR). Hell, the G35 (a much heavier car) with an automatic with the HR engine runs 0-60 in 5.2-5.4 seconds.
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01-16-2007, 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by cusdaddy
Actually, this article is full of mis-information and it looks like they didn't even test a 07 350Z. This reads like re-gurgitated 06 information and test data and threw in a few changes like the new HP figures. The 07 Z isn't even available yet.
Case in point?
The 07 Z has the new VQ35HR engine (the same one in the new G35).
The performance figures they used are exactly the same as their 06 test results. The 07 model should be faster with ~15 more HP and ~15 more torque than the 06 model (due to the new SAE ratings on the HR). Hell, the G35 (a much heavier car) with an automatic with the HR engine runs 0-60 in 5.2-5.4 seconds.
Case in point?
The 07 Z has the new VQ35HR engine (the same one in the new G35).
The performance figures they used are exactly the same as their 06 test results. The 07 model should be faster with ~15 more HP and ~15 more torque than the 06 model (due to the new SAE ratings on the HR). Hell, the G35 (a much heavier car) with an automatic with the HR engine runs 0-60 in 5.2-5.4 seconds.
01-16-2007, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by JackieO
I wonder what percentage of people buying these cars can match the times listed in that article.
01-16-2007, 03:01 PM
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I like how the nearly every other mazda car not only beats the Rx8 in terms of straight line acceleration. But also gets better gas mileage. Ms3, ms6, cx7 has potential with more boost and would be a cheap upgrade and i think mazda is planning on giving their minivan a turbo motor. HAHA.
Way to bury your flagship sports car, mazda.
Way to bury your flagship sports car, mazda.
01-16-2007, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by JackieO
Well that isn't what I meant, but ok. 
01-16-2007, 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by F23A4
Your question was rhetorical in nature but, I thought to mention how readily a VQ can post at/better than as tested mag times.
I owned two G35's and the VQ was definitely the strongest link in that chain. A great engine.
01-16-2007, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by JackieO
I wonder what percentage of people buying these cars can match the times listed in that article.
that list is total BS like all car magazines. I like how they can't say something nice about subaru without degrading its reliablitly which is completely bs and furthermore has nothing to do with a quick test. i got an idea...hey car and driver don't put diesel fuel in a turbo vehicle that runs on normal fuel when testing it. im so glad subaru doesn't pay those asshats lots of $$$$.
and how the hell do you put the same car on the list twice? wtf is that about???
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01-16-2007, 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by GreenMonster
I like the fact that the Forester XT made the list 
01-16-2007, 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by drcookie
I guess Acura is not cheap or fast enough to be on the list. 
01-16-2007, 10:09 PM
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I can vouch for the lgt numbers. lots have run that and better out of the box.
that list is total BS like all car magazines. I like how they can't say something nice about subaru without degrading its reliablitly which is completely bs and furthermore has nothing to do with a quick test. i got an idea...hey car and driver don't put diesel fuel in a turbo vehicle that runs on normal fuel when testing it. im so glad subaru doesn't pay those asshats lots of $$$$.
and how the hell do you put the same car on the list twice? wtf is that about???
that list is total BS like all car magazines. I like how they can't say something nice about subaru without degrading its reliablitly which is completely bs and furthermore has nothing to do with a quick test. i got an idea...hey car and driver don't put diesel fuel in a turbo vehicle that runs on normal fuel when testing it. im so glad subaru doesn't pay those asshats lots of $$$$.
and how the hell do you put the same car on the list twice? wtf is that about???
01-16-2007, 11:07 PM
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Manual and auto it says? Im actually surprised that auto gets a faster time than stick.
01-17-2007, 12:23 AM
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I'll be another one to say that I am very surprised with the 350Z being in 6th, esp. if they claim it to be the 07 w/ the new engine and other upgrades. Does anyone else think that they really didn't test the '07 Z, but used the '06 numbers?
01-17-2007, 01:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Street Spirit
Since I've been researching different models in search of a new one, I did a check of recalls. All I can say is: WOW! Subie definitely had a lot of Canadian recalls on a wide variety of models. I definitely wasn't expecting to find that, knowing how happy Subie owners seem to be with their cars! Surprising.
01-17-2007, 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by GreenMonster
I like the fact that the Forester XT made the list
Her model tests out at 5.3 to 60 with only 210hp (this test can be found on C&D as well.) I think that is right on the hp. Anyhow for years we have be having fun with those that pull up and laugh at the hood scoop on her little station wagon-all wheel drive-SUV. They make the mistake of thinking its a "for-show" hood scoop. She has been beaten (by a car lenght or so by a new Mustang V-8). But I doubt that guys do too much bragging about their 300hp V-8 sports car barely beating a chick in a 4 cylinder station wagon.
01-27-2007, 01:59 PM
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so the forester XT is faster than their wrx? in my opinion, the wrx is what gave MASSIVE credibility to subie, and now their suv owns on it...sans sti.
01-27-2007, 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by rmpage
For outright acceleration they are categorically superior because the torque converter multiplies torque while it is slipping (below stall RPM). A clutch doesn't have this advantage.
01-27-2007, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Hooksta
She has been beaten (by a car lenght or so by a new Mustang V-8). But I doubt that guys do too much bragging about their 300hp V-8 sports car barely beating a chick in a 4 cylinder station wagon.
Time for mods !!
01-30-2007, 05:35 AM
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Originally Posted by bkzjimmy
i cant believe its faster than my 2000 tl!!!
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