1HaytchZed
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E39 M5
period. fullstop.
period. fullstop.
The poor Mazda front engine answer to the 911, LOLWhat about the RX-7?
BEEMERS, first class I ran was 2 litter 2002's a fun, quick steering shoebox. I like the M5 (German car named after a stretch of roadway in England, LOL), the 302 could scream. Fine for sedan races, rallies and long tracks, but saying "sports car" they are not. Performance car, that gets a nod, they certainly are. A Camel series Mustang chaser.E39 M5
period. fullstop.
Nothing keeps up with the miata in the turns except the little Lotus Elise.
The old 6 banger Camaros were slow.While it is far from being a small budget, it is one of my favorite performance cars.
And, it's also a sleeper as well.
Mercedes 300 SEL 6.3.
Faster than a Camaro from 0 to 60 and also a higher top speed.
All in the comfort of a luxury car that seats 5 while doing it.
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Nice cars, and you can find a bargain, but most are commanding good money. And maintenance costs could push them out of the "budget" category.E39 M5
period. fullstop.
But the V-8 ones weren't and the Benz spanked those.The old 6 banger Camaros were slow.
Your data is off a bit- the Camaro v8s of the time were faster to 60 and in the quarter pound.While it is far from being a small budget, it is one of my favorite performance cars.
And, it's also a sleeper as well.
Mercedes 300 SEL 6.3.
Faster than a Camaro from 0 to 60 and also a higher top speed.
All in the comfort of a luxury car that seats 5 while doing it.
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