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Originally Posted by Aki
I've driven the 2012 GT-R, E92 M3, new BMW 6-series... and lots of other cars that make heaps of power.
Take the E92. It accelerates great, has a great sound, love shifting at 8500 rpm (one of my favorite V-8s of all time)... but it doesn't feel urgent. Awesome car to be sure, but I feel a lot faster going 2/3 the speed in a 170-horsepower Lotus Elise.
You get used to high horsepower too. The only exception is maybe the GT-R... the launch control is insane. But say like a 300 hp Evo--after awhile 300 horsepower doesn't do that much for you. I was feeling "meh" after driving a 300-hp Mustang V-6 after awhile. You always start wanting more horsepower after getting used to it, and it never ends. I mean even after all the cars I've driven, one of the cars that stand out most to me as enjoyable is the Miata. That's why I want the Toyota 86.
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I haven't driven a new GTR or M3 but so many other sports cars and I've come to the same conclusions.
I'm driving my NA Miata sideways to the ski hill tomorrow. People look at me like I'm insane. My 160 carving skis push the soft top a little but they fit in the passenger seat next to my boot bag. I'll take a photo for you all.