Cobalt SS
260 hp, no-lift shift, launch control, 0-60 in 5.5 sec, decent handling (per C&D)
MSRP - $22k (then apply the numerous GM discounts of that era to ensure you paid less than $20k)
Plus, you could push 'em to 290 hp without voiding the warranty thanks to a factory Stage 1 kit.
- The first 2007/2008 GT-R when they cost "almost nothing",
Earplugs? Is there a hidden automatic transmission, too? For shame.
Thinking outside of obvious answers (Z06, 1LE) how a bout a 3000GT VR4? It was the GTR of it's day, faster than just about anything on sale except maybe a Diablo or 911 Turbo. All for about $61k in 2014 dollars.
I'll vote for Honda S2000. Sub-14 second quarter miles and can handle curves with ease. Beautifully balanced in weight, and pretty much ready for action when it rolled off the factory line.
2008 GT-R.
Sold for almost nothing when they became obsolete racecars
http://www.preludepower.com/forums/showthr…
Prelude 4WS could out-handle any other car on the US market at the time.
Theoldone knows
More performance than its price suggests and punches above its weight?
"Time for you to go out to the places you will be from."
1. The NSX. Was there ever any doubt that the car that Ayrton Senna helped tune would come in any other position? This was the car that outdid the Italians and Germans in performance when launched, obliterated them in reliability, and was comfortable enough to drive everyday. It is one of the greatest cars ever in any…
I'm going to be different - Honda Civic EP3 Type R.
Next question...
How about Subaru Impreza previous generation?
Maybe I'm cheating here. Or am I?
Nuff said.
The Honda CR-X:
