Whats the most rewarding car at legal speeds?

[livi]

We all have our favorites based on personal experience or from reading magazines. Being a Porsche forum I suppose many of us regard models like the GT3 and RS iterations as some of the best drivers cars period. Problem is you pretty much need a track to take full advantage of such cars. I gather most of us spend most of our mileage on common roads at speeds around 30-50 mph. With a GT3 that is just frustrating.

What cars are really rewarding, fun drivers cars at legal speeds? I suppose a lot of people will cry Miata and some a Boxster. We have a very large area with country roads were I live, many of which 50 mph is an upper limit with responsible driving. I find that even with my plain jane 3.2 Carrera its rather frustrating not to be able to really explore its limits. I actually remember having more fun in my old 924 from 1976 probably lacking more than a few of its original 125 ponies. It was good fun however, great balance and pedal to the metal almost all of the time.

Whats your sentiments and experience on the topic? Thanks!

[nynor]

is there such a thing?

[oldschoollear]

I drove a vw gti with dsg, it was a hoot! Fast, but not insane. I'm looking for an e90 335i manual to test, seems like it would be fun.

[HardDrive]

Sc

[craigster59]

My Audi A3 was a pleasure to drive, even in bumper to bumper traffic.

[Zeke]

Sorry to sound like a Jaguar version of Paul, but yes, an XJ. Always wanted one and it exceeds my best expectations.

[peppy]

I have always enjoyed the torque of the diesel engines.

[mossguy]

Back in the day, my 54 MG-TF was loads of fun. IMO, there is nothing like driving a slow car fast, and it can be done more often and in more places.

[mossguy]

Also my original Mini, in Europe.

[DanielDudley]

Fiat spider, Miata. Just fun cars. TR3. Bugeye Sprite.


But I have news for you. Even my old Fiat would double the speed limit. I run my Miata on 195 tires for the street. Plenty of fun, and supercharged for a little extra zing. My last Fiat was an old 72 1600 with dual webers. A real drift car. Very fun.

[porsche4life]

BMW 3 series.....

[Oh Haha]

My Mazda Protege 5.








Seriously, I have a blast in the car just going to/from work.

[Arizona_928]

Originally Posted by peppy

I have always enjoyed the torque of the diesel engines.

+1! Plus you hear the turbo spool. It's pure sex for the ears...

[porsche4life]

The turbo spool in our dodge trucks is intoxicating, but not enough to make you forget you are driving a 3/4ton 4wd truck....

[ted]

C5Z 3200lbs, V8 torque Chevy parts.
2002 Corvette Z06 - Corvette - Jay Leno's Garage

[UconnTim97]

An old Jeep CJ. No top, no doors....now that's fun!

[masraum]

Originally Posted by ted

C5Z 3200lbs, V8 torque Chevy parts.
2002 Corvette Z06 - Corvette - Jay Leno's Garage

too easy to go too fast.

[VincentVega]

SC 911 or modern Mini Cooper S

[EarlyPorsche]

Diesel powered trucks

[id10t]

356, 912, 914, Karmann Ghia, or if you want modern Miata or similar.