WRX vs Megane Turbo vs Cooper S vs 147 GTA

[jcp123]

So it doesn't really matter about the class leading dynamics and handling?

No, not really. I like space and straightline speed. Don't give a lick about handling. And being a traditionalist, I just can't do the speedo-in-the-middle thing.

My ma almost bought a WRX for herself...

[Coventrysucks]

well i dont know if it was done also for the UK market, but here Subar fitted i think its a keybad ignition alarm or something like that, and its cut WRX thefts down from like over 200 or so a year to only 6

Yes, but here they just break into your house and steal the keys.

[jcp123]

here in the states, i think most SUV's, Camrys, Accords, and Civics still have a higher theft rate than the wrx. but i could be wrong.

[RS6]

The 147 GTA is made by Alfa Romeo, so that rules it out.

That leaves the Cooper. There are far too many about, and using anything but the front seats is rather optimistic, but since when were performance cars practical?

You could say that since when were performance cars reliable.
That is why I like the Alfa Romeo, sure it is unreliable and its handling is terrible but it is a magnificant car. It looks wonderful and it has one of the greatest engines.

[Coventrysucks]

You could say that since when were performance cars reliable

Why is it considered acceptable that a performance car is unreliable?

The 147 is hardly pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology. It should be as reliable.

[RS6]

Why is it considered acceptable that a performance car is unreliable?

The 147 is hardly pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology. It should be as reliable.

It isn't I know but many performance cars are unreliable.

TVR, Ferrari and Lamborghini are very unreliable. They're much better now, but in the past they were useless as far as reliability was concerned. Being unreliable didn't rule them out as unacceptable cars.