5 Instances Where I Wouldn't Get The Top Model #blogpost
It’s often an inclination for petrolheads to go for the top model of cars, whether it’s a Porsche 911 or a Subaru Impreza. However, it’s beneficial to take a step back and look at really whether the king of the hill car is really worth it.
It’s often an inclination for petrolheads to go for the top model of cars, whether it’s a Porsche 911 or a Subaru Impreza. However, it’s beneficial to take a step back and look at really whether the king of the hill car is really worth it. Here are some situations where I would pick the middle man over the top dog…
One: Ford Mustang
Everyone seems to be head over heels in love with the new GT350, but I am not; main reason why is the engine. Granted, the 5.2 liter Voodoo flat plane crank V8 is a technological marvel, but the sound of it is what I’m not into. I don’t think that the Voodoo V8 sounds right for the Mustang, I like Mustangs to have that cross plane burble it’s been known for. I would buy the GT over the GT350 in this situation.
Two: Ferrari F12
The Ferrari F12 is a car that’s pretty ludicrous already, but Ferrari decided that they would make it even more insane by making the F12 TDF. It’s 110 kilograms lighter, has 30 more horsepower and has shorter gear ratios. If I was stupidly rich, I would pick the F12 over the F12 TDF, out of concern for my personal safety and bank account.
Three: Chevrolet Corvette
The new Z06 is an amazing machine, both inside and out. However, the new Corvette Z06 has one major flaw; it has too much power for what it was built to do. The Z06 is supposed to be a track focused super sports car, but it feels a lot like the old ZR1 in driving dynamics. The new Corvette Grand Sport is the Goldilocks of the current trio of Corvettes; it has good grip and braking but isn’t overpowered. Modify the engine so it makes more power in naturally aspirated form, and you have yourself what may be the perfect Corvette
Four: Nissan GT-R
The R35 Nissan GT-R is something to be admired or at least respected. However, Jeremy Clarkson, one of the most famous auto journalists… in the world, doesn’t respect it much. The main reason for that is that he believes that the Track Edition and Nismo versions are undrivable on regular roads. I’ll take Jezza up on this one and go for the standard model instead of the more expensive ones, if I ever got the chance that is.
“Jimmy Carr was in the passenger seat and after less than half a mile he asked if the sat nav was programmed only to take the occupants to the nearest chiropractor.”
Five: Subaru Impreza
For me, the Subaru WRX STI has too much Fast and Furious in it. For a daily drivable saloon car, it almost looks like a racecar. On the other hand, the WRX has sports car styling but is restrained enough to where the untrained eye would probably think it’s just a base model. The WRX is also cheaper, gets better gas mileage and has more power below 4000 RPM; what’s not to love?
Comments
All solid points. It’s funny, because I’d preferably take older versions of these cars any time.
I’d rather have a ‘68 Mustang, Ferarri F40, C5 z06, Nissan R33, and the 22B Subie
I agree but I’ll take the SSV over an sv6 anyday.. haha
Redline or no?
I’d take a GTS over an SSV any day, but damn they’re getting expensive!
Its Funny how all the flat plane crank mustangs I’ve heard, all had the v8 “brumble” sound
V8 burble but bot crossplane v8 burble
Isn’t the current corvette the Z07 not the Z06?
C7 Vette.
Always Z06.
Unless I’m stupid…which is probable
The Z07 designation is for an extras package on the C7.The highest model is still called the Z06
You sob…I was gonna blog about this topic! Get out of my brain!
😂
Not quite a “base model”, but I’d easily take a McLaren 570S over a 650S. I’m a little skeptical of the F12 one (I think both are too insane for everyday use, so I might as well go for the more insane one), but totally with you for the Corvette and GT-R.
The 570S would be the base model to the 570GT I think.
I think than if i wanted a ferrari V12 usable in city, i would pick the ff.
GT350 has one of the best sounds and it fits perfectly the new mustang
It sounds good at idle. I still don’t get why they made a new engine when they have an aluminator that revs just as high.
I’d totally get a Grandsport over a Z06 even if it costed more
lmaoooo, pretty much all Impreza owners r friendly with each other.
I know someone with an RSX Type-S who respects American Muscle
I own a 2016 wrx sti. By far better than the standard wrx for what I was looking for. It holds it value better than a standard wrx and also it can handle mods with plenty of aftermarket support.