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Casey
I'm planning on getting a sports car, but I'm not quite sure which one I want..
I would prefer a Honda, Mitsubishi, Nissan.. but anything else is fine to.
Please answer some suggestions. : )
Answer
As stated by other posters, you need more info here. Most essential is your budget. You can get a sports car for anywhere from $10K (like a Mazda Miata) to $1M for some Super Cars.
It would be also helpful to know if you are looking for a true sports car (typically 2 door/2 seater) or a sporty car (which could include sedan and hatchbacks). Here is a breakdown by price for you though, in my opinion these are all great cars.
Super Cars - way expensive - McClaren 12C GT3, Koenisegg Agera R, Mercedes SLS AMG, Bugatti Veyron, Lexus LFA, Porsche 911 GT2, any Lamborghini, any Ferrari
Super Cars - expensive - Ford GT, Corvette ZR1, Audi R8, Nissan GT-R, Mid level Porches, Viper, any Mercedes with AMG engine,
Sports Cars - expensive - Other Vettes, Low level Porches, BMW M series, Audi RS4 (sedan - Last production year was 2007 in USA), Cadillac CTS-V coupe, Lotus Exige/Elise
Sports Cars - Mid Range - Mustang GT (New model only), Nissan 350/370 Z, Subaru WRX STI (rally), Ariel Atom 3, Infinity G35 Coupe, BMW 135i, Audi S4 (sedan), Audi S5, Audi TTS, Camaro SS, Challenger SRT8
Sports Cars - Cheaper - Honda S2000, Audi TT, Mitsuibishi Lancer Evolution (rally), Subaru WRX (rally), Mazda Speed3 (hatchback)
May have missed some but that's a good list.
As stated by other posters, you need more info here. Most essential is your budget. You can get a sports car for anywhere from $10K (like a Mazda Miata) to $1M for some Super Cars.
It would be also helpful to know if you are looking for a true sports car (typically 2 door/2 seater) or a sporty car (which could include sedan and hatchbacks). Here is a breakdown by price for you though, in my opinion these are all great cars.
Super Cars - way expensive - McClaren 12C GT3, Koenisegg Agera R, Mercedes SLS AMG, Bugatti Veyron, Lexus LFA, Porsche 911 GT2, any Lamborghini, any Ferrari
Super Cars - expensive - Ford GT, Corvette ZR1, Audi R8, Nissan GT-R, Mid level Porches, Viper, any Mercedes with AMG engine,
Sports Cars - expensive - Other Vettes, Low level Porches, BMW M series, Audi RS4 (sedan - Last production year was 2007 in USA), Cadillac CTS-V coupe, Lotus Exige/Elise
Sports Cars - Mid Range - Mustang GT (New model only), Nissan 350/370 Z, Subaru WRX STI (rally), Ariel Atom 3, Infinity G35 Coupe, BMW 135i, Audi S4 (sedan), Audi S5, Audi TTS, Camaro SS, Challenger SRT8
Sports Cars - Cheaper - Honda S2000, Audi TT, Mitsuibishi Lancer Evolution (rally), Subaru WRX (rally), Mazda Speed3 (hatchback)
May have missed some but that's a good list.
What Lexus is fast but is not considered a sports car?
Scott
I want a nice car that goes fast but is not classified as a sports car.
Answer
The only Lexus I would classify as sports cars would be an IS-F, the LFA and perhaps an SC, which they don't even make anymore.
A fast Lexus that I wouldn't consider a sports car would be an IS 350, although I would call it a "sport sedan".
That said, don't worry about it. It sounds like your question is based upon worry over insurance costs, and contrary to popular belief, there is no simple classification of "sports car" that makes a car more expensive to insure.
Insurance costs are based on many complex factors, to include coverage limits, where you live and where the car is kept, how much you drive, your age, marital status, sex and driving record, and finally, the characteristics of the car itself.
The car characteristics that matter most include its value, how often that model gets stolen, what kind of safety features it has that lessen the chance of a wreck or lessen the chance of injury should one occur, and what typical reapair costs might be.
The risk factors for how it might be driven (i. e. "is it a sports car") are more about you (marital status, age, sex, driving record), not the car itself.
Finally, you can always get an insurance quote on a car, regardless of whether or not you own it. If you're considering a couple of different cars, just call up your insurance company (or go online) to get quotes for each car you're considering. You'll then have the info you need to understand if the purchase makes sense for you.
You're being smart to consider all costs of ownership in advance, not simply just the purchase price. Car ownership costs are mostly about the long term (gas, insurance, maintenance), not simply the purchase price.
Good luck!
The only Lexus I would classify as sports cars would be an IS-F, the LFA and perhaps an SC, which they don't even make anymore.
A fast Lexus that I wouldn't consider a sports car would be an IS 350, although I would call it a "sport sedan".
That said, don't worry about it. It sounds like your question is based upon worry over insurance costs, and contrary to popular belief, there is no simple classification of "sports car" that makes a car more expensive to insure.
Insurance costs are based on many complex factors, to include coverage limits, where you live and where the car is kept, how much you drive, your age, marital status, sex and driving record, and finally, the characteristics of the car itself.
The car characteristics that matter most include its value, how often that model gets stolen, what kind of safety features it has that lessen the chance of a wreck or lessen the chance of injury should one occur, and what typical reapair costs might be.
The risk factors for how it might be driven (i. e. "is it a sports car") are more about you (marital status, age, sex, driving record), not the car itself.
Finally, you can always get an insurance quote on a car, regardless of whether or not you own it. If you're considering a couple of different cars, just call up your insurance company (or go online) to get quotes for each car you're considering. You'll then have the info you need to understand if the purchase makes sense for you.
You're being smart to consider all costs of ownership in advance, not simply just the purchase price. Car ownership costs are mostly about the long term (gas, insurance, maintenance), not simply the purchase price.
Good luck!
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