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Originally Posted by CAPTAIN CHAOS
What can be expected with a 3-series, manual tranny BMW with a conservative driver on a 90% open hwy (no traffic, few stops) commute.
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Can expect more expensive repairs, offsetting most of your MPG gains.
A new rear-wheel drive car available in America, excluding Porsche/Benz etc:
Hyundai Genesis & Equus
Ford Mustang
Chevy Corvette & Camaro
Chrysler 300/Challenger/Charger
Mazda Miata & RX8
Nissan 370Z
Scion FR-S
Cadillac CTS & STS
The Mustang V6s are advertised as 300HP/30MPG. Hyundai Genesis is interesting, I believe a forum member just purchased one, should track him down. Corvette and Camaro, I wouldn't waste your time on new ones, but a 2000ish Camaro is an interesting base due to the swapability of S10 parts and decent aero, plus a 6 speed trans. The Chrysler and Cadillac selections are not what you're looking for. Someone else will have to chime in on the Asian models.
For older cars, these are some highlights of the RWD list:
92-96 Buick Roadmaster/Chev Caprice/Impala
04-08 Chrysler Crossfire
92+ Ford Crown Victoria
92-95 Ford Thunderbird
93-98 Lincoln Mark8
2000-09 Honda S2000
06-09 Pontiac Solstice/Saturn Sky
92-95, 2000-05 Toyota MR2
92-98 Toyota Supra
Hope this helps.