$30K (Super!) Sport Coupe Shootout!

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Which $30K Coupe Would You Take?

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Agaian Genesis coupe. All sould love it.l

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Yes

That is all. Yes.
 
That's a bad photo of a car that's not pretty to begin with...

Voted 'Other'.

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And, although it's not a coupe, I'd put a hardtop on it any day over all of the choices:

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I'm tempted to vote for the Z, just because it represents a step in the right direction for the badge... bigger engine, smaller car... but I'm not sure about the styling, I'll have to see it in person.

I'm also tempted to vote for the Genesis. I was impressed by my short drive in the sedan a few months ago... but that was more of a cruiser than a sports sedan, even in "Sport" mode... I'll have to see if the Coupe is any better...

The Mustang GT? Big, torquey V8? Neat styling? I dunno.

The Challenger? Big old fashioned muscle car... including the old fashioned muscle car dynamics? It has its perks.

The Camaro? Not knowing anything about how it drives, but knowing that it's got all the right stuff, including a massively good V8 and extremely sharp styling... I'm tempted to give it an unconditional yes.

But I can't. This is one of those questions that only a test drive can answer.

Interested dealers can ship me their test units. I'll send back the ones I don't want and send a check for the one I actually keep. :lol:
 
it was a close call with Camaro SS, but I voted for 370Z. Styling wise I love the camaro, and I like the fact that it finally has IRS, but the weight turned me off. I'd rather have loaded V6 RS than the SS.. But, about the Z.. well, the styling of the lights takes some time to get used to, but otherwise it's another time machine, bringing back the classical shapes and lines of early Z-cars. and if it indeed has gotten smaller and lighter while getting bigger engine, it's definitely going to right direction.
 
In all seriousness...well, the Yankees are out, because they're so universally loved in this region, and I'd rather not be associated with 50-year-old Baby-boomers and blue-collar CAT workers who traded in their hopped-up pickups. Besides, I'm going from 90 to over 300HP...the Camaro is too much, too fast! I'd kill myself!

That leaves the Hyundai and the Nissan. Honestly...the Hyundai is too much of a wild card at the moment, and the Z...well, that S30-like rear profile is very, very enticing. I think I have to go with the Z.

In Blue. With black wheels.

NOTE: I might've voted a used GT-R, if such a thing existed.
 
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I'll pick the Camaro, because even though it certainly gets the worst mileage, it's the only car on the list that actually looks finished.

On a side note - what is that in the 370Z? An amorphous blob?
 
Close call between the Chevy and the Hyundai here. I like the straight power of the Chevy, but the fact that the Hyundai is ready for track tuning, etc. is really appealing. I went with the Hyundai.
 
Y'know, I did jsut think of an advantage to the Z...(for me, anyway...)

No back seat. That means I can only take one annoying sibling anywhere I go!
 
Jim Prower
Y'know, I did jsut think of an advantage to the Z...(for me, anyway...)

No back seat. That means I can only take one annoying sibling anywhere I go!
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it's both an advantage and a disadvantage; being able to get out of giving rides when you don't want to, but also not being able to when you do.
 
Also keep in mind that the Genesis Track means it's the fully-loaded one. It's got all the bells and whistles, unlike the mere base model 370z and stuff. The SS is also the top trim, isn't it, Brad? Does it come with nav, bluetooth, and xm super sound system and all that jazz standard?
 
While I'm a Ford guy at heart, I chose the Z.
The new one is better than the old one in most every way, and the 350 was/is a brilliant machine.
The Challenger, while a gorgeous repro of the original, is a Dodge, and I've owned a Dodge in the last few years, so I'm scared.
 
I have a thing for Mustangs, and this new one looks so awesome. The Z is a close 2nd, followed by the Camaro.

While the Challenger looks great for the most part (still too tall), it supposedly handles like its suspension is made of pudding. And even though the Hyundai looks and performs great... it's a Hyundai.
 
Omnis
The SS is also the top trim, isn't it, Brad? Does it come with nav, bluetooth, and xm super sound system and all that jazz standard?
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The SS/RS would be the overall top trim level, getting the better suspension, wheels, body kit, etc. But yes, in general, the SS is the top model. However, it did slip my mind that the SS trim level is split off into two different versions:

1SS (the $30,995 model):

Standard Equipment
- 6.2L V8 engine
- 20 inch Aluminum wheels
- Brembo brakes including 4-piston calipers on all 4 wheels
- Engine oil cooler
- Transmission oil cooler
- Limited slip differential
- SS Gauge cluster
- SS spoiler
- SS grille badge
- Leather steering wheel and shift knob
- Power driver’s seat

2SS (price unknown, likely + $2-3K):

Standard Equipment
(includes or replaces 1SS equipment)
- Leather heated seats
- Ambient lighting
- Boston acoustics 245watt 9-speaker premium audio
- Auxiliary gauges (center console)
- Auto dimming interior and exterior mirrors
- Bluetooth and USB connections
- Remote start (Automatic transmission only)
- Leather steering wheel with controls
- Rear parking assist (late availability)
- Head-up display (late availability)

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Actually, now that I think about it, navigation won't be available in the Camaro because of OnStar, which is standard on every model.
 
The 2SS sounds pretty nice, though I've been spoiled by that. Will still def. take a test drive in one when they arrive hopefully by April/June here.
 
Knowing the dealers around here, most of the SS's they'll have on the lot will be 2SS models, maybe half of them with the RS option box checked. I'll keep my eyes peeled.
 
YSSMAN
The SS/RS would be the overall top trim level, getting the better suspension, wheels, body kit, etc. But yes, in general, the SS is the top model. However, it did slip my mind that the SS trim level is split off into two different versions:

1SS (the $30,995 model):

Standard Equipment
- 6.2L V8 engine
- 20 inch Aluminum wheels
- Brembo brakes including 4-piston calipers on all 4 wheels
- Engine oil cooler
- Transmission oil cooler
- Limited slip differential
- SS Gauge cluster
- SS spoiler
- SS grille badge
- Leather steering wheel and shift knob
- Power driver’s seat

2SS (price unknown, likely + $2-3K):

Standard Equipment
(includes or replaces 1SS equipment)
- Leather heated seats
- Ambient lighting
- Boston acoustics 245watt 9-speaker premium audio
- Auxiliary gauges (center console)
- Auto dimming interior and exterior mirrors
- Bluetooth and USB connections
- Remote start (Automatic transmission only)
- Leather steering wheel with controls
- Rear parking assist (late availability)
- Head-up display (late availability)

=-=-=-=

Actually, now that I think about it, navigation won't be available in the Camaro because of OnStar, which is standard on every model.
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Ah, so you'd have to pay, what, like 33-35 grand for a fully loaded one? Certainly bumps up the Hyundai value, although the chevy's powerplant is still a beast.
 
I'm going to guess that a fully-loaded 2SS with the RS package would probably be knocking on the $40K door when you add all of the extras on top of the standard equipment, not to mention the stripe packages, and other special dealer-installed stuff.

I'd still say the "value" Camaro would be the 304 BHP V6 RS, but I have no idea what the final package price would be. I do wish they'd get along to building a version with the 2.0L DIG Turbo I4, but I'm doubting that will happen any time soon.
 
Camaro! Best bang-for-buck of the bunch. Second, I'd vote for the 370Z, and third, the Genesis. Has Hyundai ever heard of a raised hood? I bet with enough work the 4.6 would fit. Then that would be my #1 vote.
 
YSSMAN
I'm going to guess that a fully-loaded 2SS with the RS package would probably be knocking on the $40K door when you add all of the extras on top of the standard equipment, not to mention the stripe packages, and other special dealer-installed stuff.

I'd still say the "value" Camaro would be the 304 BHP V6 RS, but I have no idea what the final package price would be. I do wish they'd get along to building a version with the 2.0L DIG Turbo I4, but I'm doubting that will happen any time soon.
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I think it might be too heavy for a 4 banger.
 
Toronado
260 horsepower. It'll have a way better PWR than the Mustang V6.
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Yeah, what's with Ford?

Anyway, I got to thinking about the Chevy vs. the Hyundai again. I went with the Gen because of all the features that seem to be absent from the Chevy-- unless you spent well over $30k. For that money, I could get a stroker kit and/or a turbo and put out the same or greater horsepower.

My opinions can change instantly depending on how it is when I actually get into the cars, though. The cockpit is the most important thing to me.

You know a Tau in the coupe is going to be done at some point or another. Problem is, it'll make the car real front-heavy.
 
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