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Old 09-26-2018, 04:27 PM   #595 (permalink)
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Acura TSX - '06 Acura TSX
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I've dreamed of the Lotus Elise, but I'd kill myself for sure, at least if it handles anything like it does in Gran Turismo. Seems to be very unforgiving when pushed past the operating limits, but then again the same can be said of my motorcycle.

I chose my TSX since it's a 4-cylinder engine with 200+ HP, but returns 30 MPG, has good handling, many amenities, Honda reliability, and a beautiful (but too close ratio) 6-speed manual. It's very good at most things, and master of none.

Where does the Model 3 land? Is the suspension stiff enough to be considered sporty? I know people say the Chevy Bolt has a firm suspension. Is it sporty? Maybe it's just a "hot hatch". Many ways to classify something.
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