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
I stopped reading after you said that the GT350’s engine sound is not what you are in to.
If someone looks at the front of a wrx and thinks it’s a base impreza they’ve got bigger problems.
I’d rather have an F30/31 330d rather than a 335d because the 330 can be bought with RWD, unlike the 35d which is xDrive-only.
I would take the GT3 over the RS anyday because 9000 RPM sounds insane.
What about the F-Type Jaaaaaaaag?
With that one I might take the V6 over the V8
Nevermind that the WRX steering has less feel than a dead fish right?
How about Ford Focuses? Rather take ST over RS.
That one’s a toughie…
Hard no
Yup. I prefer the Focus ST over the RS tho.
Standard F12 also looks much better than the TDF. The TDF’s design is far too fussy.
First you try and convince us that Maserati is cooler than Ferrari, and now this?!?
What’s your game Car Throttle?
Jeremy Clarkson has nothing but respect for the Nissan GT-R. It’s one of the few cars he gives a full 5 stars. It’s specifically the track edition that’s the problem, which has been given 0 stars.