Question for all of you experienced track guys
I have not been impressed with the quality of dodge vehicles in general. I had a rental charger (base V6) for a while while I was away on business and everything inside seemed to be falling apart. Perhaps the nicer models are built better, but just something to look at before buying.
+1 for the IS-F, have read a ton of good about that car on the track plus has some pretty nice curb appeal. Otherwise CTS-V, or even a BMW M series with 4 doors; I see quite a few of them at the tracks around here and they seem to do pretty well with a good driver.
+1 for the IS-F, have read a ton of good about that car on the track plus has some pretty nice curb appeal. Otherwise CTS-V, or even a BMW M series with 4 doors; I see quite a few of them at the tracks around here and they seem to do pretty well with a good driver.
Honestly, I might go with an FR-S or BRZ considering it's quite amazing handling, but the lack of power is just to much for me to ignore and I don't feel like putting on a TC/SC on the car for thousands more... oh and I forgot to add that yet again, there is no back seat.
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Honestly, I might go with an FR-S or BRZ considering it's quite amazing handling, but the lack of power is just to much for me to ignore and I don't feel like putting on a TC/SC on the car for thousands more... oh and I forgot to add that yet again, there is no back seat.
+1 for the CTSV.
But in your situation, if you are doing track events, the right answer, IMHO is to buy a daily driver that's safe and reliable and fun, and then buy a track car, like an E36 M3 or C5 Corvette or something like that. And put a bunch of safety equipment in your track car.
Is this a track car or not?
+1 for the CTSV.
But in your situation, if you are doing track events, the right answer, IMHO is to buy a daily driver that's safe and reliable and fun, and then buy a track car, like an E36 M3 or C5 Corvette or something like that. And put a bunch of safety equipment in your track car.
+1 for the CTSV.
But in your situation, if you are doing track events, the right answer, IMHO is to buy a daily driver that's safe and reliable and fun, and then buy a track car, like an E36 M3 or C5 Corvette or something like that. And put a bunch of safety equipment in your track car.
I know two people that track evo x Mr. Both have issues with transmission over heating after few laps. One has all the trans cooling upgrade and can get a hand full of laps before the car goes in limp mode.
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Honestly, i'm pretty sure i'm going with the GTI. It's got good safety marks, it's DSG trans gets good reviews, been car of the year 4 or 5 times in a row, excellent interior that is comfortable.. and I can get it out the door for about 24k new.
Add an APR stage 2 set-up and it'll run well.. not a drag car, but real world getting up and moving when needed. It's FWD which wasn't my ideal car, and it's certainly got it's issues, but oh well... it's better to have the money to have other things sometimes I guess.
Well no... I just wanted more unbiased opinions about the car really. If you go to the charger forum, they will tell you only good things about it, while here most will tell you good things about the Evo.
Honestly, i'm pretty sure i'm going with the GTI. It's got good safety marks, it's DSG trans gets good reviews, been car of the year 4 or 5 times in a row, excellent interior that is comfortable.. and I can get it out the door for about 24k new.
Add an APR stage 2 set-up and it'll run well.. not a drag car, but real world getting up and moving when needed. It's FWD which wasn't my ideal car, and it's certainly got it's issues, but oh well... it's better to have the money to have other things sometimes I guess.
Honestly, i'm pretty sure i'm going with the GTI. It's got good safety marks, it's DSG trans gets good reviews, been car of the year 4 or 5 times in a row, excellent interior that is comfortable.. and I can get it out the door for about 24k new.
Add an APR stage 2 set-up and it'll run well.. not a drag car, but real world getting up and moving when needed. It's FWD which wasn't my ideal car, and it's certainly got it's issues, but oh well... it's better to have the money to have other things sometimes I guess.
GET THE GOLF R if anything from VW out now....please do not get a FWD VW
i'm not going to buy a 34-36k golf R when I can buy a 24k out the door GTI, it makes no sense. I had an 09 Ms3 and it was honestly more fun to drive stock than my 380 whp evo x. I loved my evo, but I will just have to wait until we have more money.
I am also confused on what you're looking for.
I thought you're requirements where, auto, 4 door, not $60K
A BRZ or FRS misses the 4 door requirement,
Most the other cars mentioned are stick.
Why anyone would even consider a charger is beyond me. Oh well good luck on your random search for a car what may or may not be a 4 door, auto with room for a kid.
I thought you're requirements where, auto, 4 door, not $60K
A BRZ or FRS misses the 4 door requirement,
Most the other cars mentioned are stick.
Why anyone would even consider a charger is beyond me. Oh well good luck on your random search for a car what may or may not be a 4 door, auto with room for a kid.
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You could try going with softer/more forgiving suspension bits on an Evo?
I really like the A4/S4 idea, though. Hot damn, the entire VW group knows how to make a forgiving suspension. Those vehicles just soak up all the bumps and float right over 'em. (Also, the A4 can double as a tow vehicle if needed. Well, we used it lilke that. Haha.) Even my friend's GT3 RS feels like it's unusually forgiving (bump-wise) at speed, even on our local track that's developed quite a few lumps and bumps. Somehow THAT car feels like it gets tossed around less by the bumps than even my bone stock Lancer. Curse you, VW types and your silly trick suspensions!
The only problem with the Audis is that it's usually more of a front-wheel-biased AWD system. More plow, less whee--but they can be amusingly fast and haul a decent amount of stuff. The backseat on the -4s is a little small, but as long as there's not a super tall person in front, I usually don't have too many issues with leg room in the back.
What about one of the 3- or 5-series BMWs? Seems like another decent option for more cushiness, four-doors, and the ability to hoon.
I really like the A4/S4 idea, though. Hot damn, the entire VW group knows how to make a forgiving suspension. Those vehicles just soak up all the bumps and float right over 'em. (Also, the A4 can double as a tow vehicle if needed. Well, we used it lilke that. Haha.) Even my friend's GT3 RS feels like it's unusually forgiving (bump-wise) at speed, even on our local track that's developed quite a few lumps and bumps. Somehow THAT car feels like it gets tossed around less by the bumps than even my bone stock Lancer. Curse you, VW types and your silly trick suspensions!
The only problem with the Audis is that it's usually more of a front-wheel-biased AWD system. More plow, less whee--but they can be amusingly fast and haul a decent amount of stuff. The backseat on the -4s is a little small, but as long as there's not a super tall person in front, I usually don't have too many issues with leg room in the back.
What about one of the 3- or 5-series BMWs? Seems like another decent option for more cushiness, four-doors, and the ability to hoon.
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