If you're in the market for an affordable sports car, this is an invaluable guide. Read complete background information on popular sports and GT cars, including quotes from auto magazine tests, "for" and "against" comments, and a report card rating system for everything from performance and reliability to resale value. Showcased cars include the Mazda RX-7 and Miata; Toyota MR-2 and Supra; Pontiac Firebird; Ford Mustang; Honda CRX and Prelude; Alfa Romeo Spider; BMW 3-series, and more.
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Matt Stone is an editor at Motor Trend and the author of MBI's Viper (0 7603 0149 2) and Mustang 5.0 & 4.6 1979-1998 (0 7603 0334 7). He lives in Glendale, California.
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This review is from: Illustrated Buyer's Guide: Modern Sports & GT Cars Under 20k (Paperback)
I am constantly dabbling in the idea of getting myself a sporty car that I can have some fun with but like most of us, I don't happen to have a large disposable income to blow on the hot new Ferrari 575. That is why this book is most fabulous for even the most fund-deficient of car enthusiasts that just want to have a pedal stomping, gear shifting good time.There is a large collection of moderately priced sports cars that have been rated for various attributes. Each car has a few pages dedicated to the pros, cons and specs of the car, along with pictures and some history behind the car. I felt that this book covered a very nice variety of domestic and imported sports cars and offered almost all the basic information anyone would want in narrowing down their search for a new toy. I still haven't gotten myself a car yet, but that doesn't stop me from dreaming.
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This review is from: Illustrated Buyer's Guide: Modern Sports & GT Cars Under 20k (Paperback)
Most of the reviews read like a casual fan of sports cars from the 1980s. While there is some decent technical data there is not enough background on the cars nor is there enough technical data provided. The title dates the book as many of these cars can be bought and restored for significantly less than $20,000 now. However, it is a nice global review of all the cars you probably forgot about. Worth about $15 in my book.
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conventional trunk, carryover year, handling attitude, interior styling, rear fascias, front fascia, convertible body style, hot pick, curb weight, removable roof panel, dual air bags, dash design, suspension bushings, suspension tuning, variable valve timing, rear differential, cargo capacity, alloy wheels, sport seats, full instrumentation, equipment levels, handling package, front engine, rear wing Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Club Support, Everyday Usability, Exterior Styling, Fun Factor, Interior Function, Market Availability, Resale Value Potential, Motor Trend, David Newhardt, Sport Roof, Active Aero, Ram Air, Dodge Stealth, Toyota Supra, United States, James Brown, Acura Integra, Dodge Neon, A-arms Steering, Chevrolet Corvette, Ford Probe, Klaus Schnitzer, Mazda Miata, Miata Coupe, Mitsubishi Eclipse New!
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Cars are where you find them. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
conventional trunk, carryover year, handling attitude, interior styling, rear fascias, front fascia, convertible body style, hot pick, curb weight, removable roof panel, dual air bags, dash design, suspension bushings, suspension tuning, variable valve timing, rear differential, cargo capacity, alloy wheels, sport seats, full instrumentation, equipment levels, handling package, front engine, rear wing Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Club Support, Everyday Usability, Exterior Styling, Fun Factor, Interior Function, Market Availability, Resale Value Potential, Motor Trend, David Newhardt, Sport Roof, Active Aero, Ram Air, Dodge Stealth, Toyota Supra, United States, James Brown, Acura Integra, Dodge Neon, A-arms Steering, Chevrolet Corvette, Ford Probe, Klaus Schnitzer, Mazda Miata, Miata Coupe, Mitsubishi Eclipse New!
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