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Inexpensive and practical performance cars are becoming a harder find than we'd all like to believe. At $28,395, a V8-engined Ford Mustang GT is by no means practical and not all that inexpensive, either. Yet you wouldn't dare doubt its inherent value. 315 horsepower and looks to kill? Bam. Over at General Motors, the hot-selling Chevrolet Camaro offers over 300 horsepower for $22,680 and can be had in V8 form for a smidge over $30K.
- The Good 12 V4.0 Part 6 - Ford Mustang V6
FORD MUSTANG V6 Remember when a V8 wasn't deemed necessary for the BMW M3? Those times can be remembered fondly. Look back to the moment when a smooth inline-six was considered downright lovely in a Jaguar XJ; no V8 required. Do you recall...
- Price Comparison Of Every Mustang, Camaro, And Challenger
Pony cars, or muscle cars if you prefer, are selling rather well of late. What better time is there to buy a sporty new American car than in the lead-up to the summer of 2010, as the American automotive industry reinvigorates itself, when the deals and...
- American Muscle Car Sales In The Usa - May 2010
For the first time in what seems like forever and a day, the Ford Mustang beat the Chevrolet Camaro in monthly sales. More than half the Mustangs sold in America in May were of the 2011 variety; substantially more powerful than their 2010 brethren. Ford...
- Ford Adds 65 Horsepower To The V6 Mustang For 2011 - 3.7l Features In Gallery
There's something innocuous but terrible about most V6-engined pony cars. From the start, you know it won't be all that sporty. It really won't be very fast. Embarrassing situations will arise every time its V8-engined equivalent pulls up...
- Camaro Vs Mustang Vs Challenger Vs Corvette Vs Viper: (october 2009 Sales)
The Good Car Guy has already hosted a hypothetical debate on the classification of America's "sports cars". That was a month ago when it was becoming increasingly apparent that more people wanted a Chevrolet Camaro than a Ford Mustang. While that...
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8 PRACTICAL & SPORTY ALTERNATIVES TO THE CAMARO & MUSTANG
Inexpensive and practical performance cars are becoming a harder find than we'd all like to believe. At $28,395, a V8-engined Ford Mustang GT is by no means practical and not all that inexpensive, either. Yet you wouldn't dare doubt its inherent value. 315 horsepower and looks to kill? Bam. Over at General Motors, the hot-selling Chevrolet Camaro offers over 300 horsepower for $22,680 and can be had in V8 form for a smidge over $30K. Where does that leave the practical performance cars? There's certainly room beneath the Ford Mustang GT and Chevrolet Camaro LS for quick, nimble, high quality cars to shine. How many performance cars fall comfortably into that price bracket? Keep scrolling for a look-see.
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#1 - NISSAN SENTRA SE-R Spec V: $20,800 - Cheap in more ways than one, this performance-minded Sentra is active when on the boil. The chassis engineers, however, lost the plot. That's not to say the Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V isn't worth the money; only that you get what you pay for.
#2 - HONDA CIVIC Si: $22,765 - Here then is as obvious a choice as can be found for buyers who want big speed but understand the responsibilities of adult life bring about other crucial expenses. 197 horsepower doesn't sound like much in 2010, but this high-revving 2.0L provides plenty of fun.
#3 - MAZDASPEED 3: $23,945 - Big horsepower and a hunger for the twisties build on Mazda's already dynamically talented 3. Less refined than the GTI, quicker than the Si, more capable than the Spec V; the MazdaSpeed 3 is tantalizing to say the least.
#4 - VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI: $24,414 - This Good 12-winning nameplate provides more thrills than its modest output and appearance would have you believe. High-class in every way, the GTI isn't lighting in a bottle, just fun and mature.
#5 - MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN: $25,250 - She ain't pretty like the regular Mini. Still, some say the extra wheelbase length helps the Clubman's ride and handling. No problem at all, there. A rather indirect alternative to a Camaro though, don't you think?
#6 - CHEVROLET COBALT SS: $25,255 - Although likely $2,000 cheaper with discounting included straight from the Build It Now section of Chevrolet's website, the Cobalt seems strikingly expensive compared with the more powerful V6 Camaro. Fun and surprisingly competent, the Chevrolet Cobalt SS isn't the traditional choice but would be interesting.
#7 - SUBARU IMPREZA WRX: $25,690 - The least-expensive all-wheel drive member of the group, Subaru's 265-bhp Impreza has heritage on its side. Rally wins and gold wheels won't make up for the need to spend an extra $5K over the Nissan in the non-enthusiast's mind. For those in the know, nothing but the Subaru WRX will do.
#8 - MITSUBISHI LANCER RALLIART: $27,935 - Fitted with much, but not all, of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X's tech, the Lancer Ralliart demands much, but not all, of the Evo X's MSRP. Power is down substantially when contrasted with the Subaru. Way, way down compared with the Ford Mustang GT.
- The Good 12 V4.0 Part 6 - Ford Mustang V6
FORD MUSTANG V6 Remember when a V8 wasn't deemed necessary for the BMW M3? Those times can be remembered fondly. Look back to the moment when a smooth inline-six was considered downright lovely in a Jaguar XJ; no V8 required. Do you recall...
- Price Comparison Of Every Mustang, Camaro, And Challenger
Pony cars, or muscle cars if you prefer, are selling rather well of late. What better time is there to buy a sporty new American car than in the lead-up to the summer of 2010, as the American automotive industry reinvigorates itself, when the deals and...
- American Muscle Car Sales In The Usa - May 2010
For the first time in what seems like forever and a day, the Ford Mustang beat the Chevrolet Camaro in monthly sales. More than half the Mustangs sold in America in May were of the 2011 variety; substantially more powerful than their 2010 brethren. Ford...
- Ford Adds 65 Horsepower To The V6 Mustang For 2011 - 3.7l Features In Gallery
There's something innocuous but terrible about most V6-engined pony cars. From the start, you know it won't be all that sporty. It really won't be very fast. Embarrassing situations will arise every time its V8-engined equivalent pulls up...
- Camaro Vs Mustang Vs Challenger Vs Corvette Vs Viper: (october 2009 Sales)
The Good Car Guy has already hosted a hypothetical debate on the classification of America's "sports cars". That was a month ago when it was becoming increasingly apparent that more people wanted a Chevrolet Camaro than a Ford Mustang. While that...