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Originally Posted by X25
I honestly don't know of any track ready car short of Ariel atom or KTM X-bow. Every car has an issue or two..
I went to my local dealer to buy a BRZ at the time, but I was pretty disappointed after the test drive. That boxer engine has a huge torque dip, and kills all the fun. I ended up buying a Miata, which feels sweeter despite having even less HP. This experience was also eclipsed by friends of mine.
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You are right, to a certain extent, no car out there is 100% bullet proof. Every single one of them has a quirk or two, and these topics always get a lil
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on virtually all other car forums, as people try to define what is the threshold, when one can call out a manufacturer to pony up via say a recall, when a part fails prematurely..
In order that I can "play" (on the track), I perfectly expect to pay out of pocket, on things like brake ducts, better pads, Dot 4 fluid, upgraded bushings that don't need to fall under NVH criteria, etc. Hell I'll even be OK with ponying up for an upgraded radiator on my own dime if the cars Achilles heel dictates it.
Now if a car needs a complete new clutch kit at the cost of close if not at 4 digits $$$$ (taxes and shipping included
) , oh and then a few hours labour $$$ to install it, a few weeks after purchase and a couple of laps on the track, just as you have begun your monthly payments on a $40000+ car, well, I mean, for some, that is not cool at all.
Just sayin'