I know some of you have seen this before, but here is the car and driver article on the best sport sedans. http://www.caranddriver.com/article....rticle_id=7785


<P ID="edit"><FONT class="small"><EM>Edited by geobau on 02/29/04 05:14 PM.</EM></FONT></P>

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You know it!!!!I would think the Tl would come 2nd but, haha!!! I made the right decision....














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100th post of the same topic. Repost... search is your friend.

IBTL

<P ID="edit"><FONT class="small"><EM>Edited by G35_TX on 02/29/04 02:59 PM.</EM></FONT></P>

 

Wait, this article is dated March 2004, are you sure it's the same one? There was an earlier article "10 Best" and the G35 Coupe was on top there.


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I've had that issue for quite a while now... I think the TL probably would have won except it's wrong wheel drive... other than that it's a really nice car. I test drove one just for fun

2003.5 5AT Sedan Black/Black Premium/Winter Packages

 

The article says the bimmer would have won if it was a 330. Car And Driver loves the bimmer. Thats why it came in 2nd even though it lacks the power.

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I believe the TL would have won if the "Fun to Drive" and/or "Gotta Have It Factor" was taken out. Just straight performance numbers would have given the TL the top spot.

[i]<font color=red>BoneDaddy
2003.5 Garnet Fire, Premium, Aero, Sport & Debadged

 

Um... "Fun to drive" is a HUGE part of it for me. I don't mind taking out price or "gotta have it", but that's like playing Trivial Pursuit and saying "Well I would've won if I'd known the answers"...

G

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Just making a point. Those criteria are a little subjective.
Keep in mind I do drive a G and not a TL...

[i]<font color=red>BoneDaddy
2003.5 Garnet Fire, Premium, Aero, Sport & Debadged

 

Rob_G35,

While I DO own a G35 and prefer it to ALL versions of the 3-series (for various reasons), in defense of the 325, take a look at the performance numbers for the 180hp engine they have! Imagine that car with 260hp and it would DESTROY the G35.

Of course, I think it is just a matter of correct gearing. IMO, the gearing is all wrong for this engine, with the peakiness of its torque/hp curves.

Anyway, at least the G35 is getting the respect it deserves!

Scott