b_a_betterperson said:
EVOs are cars for kids. They're just a pimped up version of a really crappy Mitsubishi sedan. There's just no getting around that fact. Yes, it accelerates well -- but those things blow up as much as they work. Blah.
Cobras are respectable cars. Fast as heck. But their interiors are really old (designed in the early '90s for a 1994 launch). The seats stink. The doors are sealed with a big, stupid piece of molded rubber that goes bad in few years. Used to own a 1994 Mustang GT. Really liked that car -- but sure isn't any GTO.
The GTO is simply a well designed, well built car that gives you an incredible amount of refinement for the money. These cars sell worldwide for $60 to $75K USD -- and we get them for half that amount. Yeah, stuff like automatic climate control, Bluetooth cell phone connection and a few extra airbags are deleted -- but, geez Louise, you want to pay double the price for that stuff? It's more of a BMW than a Mustang. Unfortunately, GM's marketing drones haven't figured that out yet.
Bottom line -- it depends on your taste and what you want to do. Want to hang out with a bunch of pimply faced kids at the Bun n' Run on a Friday night? Get the EVO. Want kind of a junky car that goes incredibly fast in a straight line? Get the Cobra and be the king of the traffic light drags. Want a well built car that's built to last, handles well in turns and has a good amount of power on demand? Get the GTO. You will not be disappointed.
Hey whats up!? A fellow terp on the board! Actually I have considered all three cars and more the past few months. I guess for me its come down to this:
I just graduated and now have a respectable Job. To me ricer cars (yes I will put STi's & Evo's in that category) just don't hold the same image as american muscle. Honestly, I don't want to me lumped in with all those ridiculous civics and other rice out there. I know that its unfair to put those cars in that group, however if judged by looks alone, they do belong in the group of cars driven by "pimply teenagers" that love all the big crazy wings and huge intakes... blah. too bad because they are great cars but sorry now that I have a job and am out of school I really don't want my dates or business associates thinking of me as still a "kid"
The cobra: Nice car. I'm comming from a mustang family. Honestly, I wanted one. I wanted one really bad. Its been my dream car for as long as I can remeber. However, two things, #1) they are called rustangs for a reason. its unfortunate, but they will breakdown and give you issues, and the luxury aspect just is not there. Also, as far as bang for your buck goes, I the GTO's got it beat hands down and you have the added aspect of luxury to go along with it.
I also looked at the:
R32: NICE CAR! Wow I gotta say that this car IS FUN!! It definitely put a smile on my face, however again, its so compact & it still has that little zoom zoom ricer image, even though its a full on sports car that can own plent of the cars on the road, just not my cup of tea... too small, I like big cars
SRT4: uggg, sorry this car left a bad taste in my mouth. It was loud and obnoxious, also it was too small, no leather just cloth and ehhh, not a big fan. oh yeah, and its cramped inside
Infinity G35: Ok, I thought this car was gonna be money. I was all hyped about it and, honestly, thought that this was gonna be the car for me. I love the lines, the engine, everything... it serriously looks like sex on wheels. ... that is until you sit inside, the phrase that comes to mind is "fake leather jacket." the interior is absolutle crap. plain leather and ehhh, it almost seemed like the boring american car interiors of the early 90's. As far as actual driving goes, the shifter was anything but tight and just felt "cheap" in my opinion. Sorry I don't mean to be brutal on this car, but for such high expectations, this car fell whoafully short.
Charger R/t: Looks great again was very excited to test drive this car. First of all, its got luxury, ohhh wow, its defintely nice on the inside. Leather everything, nav system, the works... gotta love it. Its got some power too. However it is too "nice" with its power release. I slammed the gas and only got a little squeak out of the tires, It didn't feel like I was sitting behind a HEMI monster at all... it was a dissapointment. Sure I took it up to 125 on my test drive

but honestly, it was too "tame" feeling. Almost what you would expect from a mercedes or something. Nice car, but just not what I'm looking for, I want something nice, but ready to rock and roll and throw me back in my seat when I want some getup and go
...all of this has led me to this marvel of engineering called the "GTO" First of all, I am only looking at the 04 GTO, its SOOOO inexpensive. for under 25k you CAN'T TOUCH the power. with 350 horses and 365lbs of torque on a 6 speed manual its amazing. I still am in awe from my test driveS =) First of all, from the outside, the car doesn'l look like a monster, it actually looks kinda blimpish, I was very skeptical when I sat in it. I knew the specs, but from a visual inspection of the exterior, it really looks kinda clunky.
...Then i turned the key... wow. My perspective instantly switched as soon as I heard the rumble. hehe, this car makes me smile, I got it up to 110 on my test drive in THIRD... I can't even imagine what the other 3 gears that I didn't touch can do. I could feel everything, the handling was AMAZING. Also, as far as the all leather interior, its so spacious, and its COMFORTABLE, I love it!! I know I'm ranting and raving but honestly I can't get enough of this car, and I can't wait till monday when I get to pick up my baby. Anyways, this car is the perfect blend of american muscle and luxury and gosh monday can't come soon enough... I'm hooked:cheers
My one complaint for the GTO is the lack of a dead pedal... any of you have a solution out there for me?:confused