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DEI37 · 05-28-2004, 03:00 PM

For me, the BMW M5, or the Cadillac CTS-V are the way to go. Six speed manual transmissions, 400+hp V8s, rear wheel drive, honest to goodness handling, critter comforts up the wazoo...true fun. Sure, the BMW is a $70k car, and the CTS-V is around $50k, but both cars are excellent, both cars are built on a proven platform, with proven hardware.

I agree that the Acura is a solid car, but honestly, it's an overpriced Honda, with a few extra little goodies here and there. I saw one in person the other day...can't say that I was impressed. I haven't driven one yet, maybe that would change things. It didn't sit well for me...the ergonomics just weren't quite right.

Oh, and personally, I'll take the traction of RWD, as under acceleration, it's more apt to stick than front wheel drive, as the weight shifts to the rear. In the winter (where I am, and you're not, of course), rear wheel drive is equally as capable in most circumstances with a judicious right foot. With today's traction control systems, FWD has no advantage, although, all wheel drive does.

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DEI37 Go faster! Location: Wisconsin	For me, the BMW M5, or the Cadillac CTS-V are the way to go. Six speed manual transmissions, 400+hp V8s, rear wheel drive, honest to goodness handling, critter comforts up the wazoo...true fun. Sure, the BMW is a $70k car, and the CTS-V is around $50k, but both cars are excellent, both cars are built on a proven platform, with proven hardware. I agree that the Acura is a solid car, but honestly, it's an overpriced Honda, with a few extra little goodies here and there. I saw one in person the other day...can't say that I was impressed. I haven't driven one yet, maybe that would change things. It didn't sit well for me...the ergonomics just weren't quite right. Oh, and personally, I'll take the traction of RWD, as under acceleration, it's more apt to stick than front wheel drive, as the weight shifts to the rear. In the winter (where I am, and you're not, of course), rear wheel drive is equally as capable in most circumstances with a judicious right foot. With today's traction control systems, FWD has no advantage, although, all wheel drive does. __________________ Generally speaking, if you were to get what you really deserve, you might be unpleasantly surprised. Last edited by DEI37; 05-28-2004 at 03:02 PM..