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RYNO_s13 · 12-03-2002, 08:17 PM

Even though there's at least 2MILLION answers to that question, I would personally have to say that from the drivers point of view it would depend really on package. I'm not really that familiar with the USDM s14+, but in respect to the 13, base model and LE were really not "sports cars". The SE, however, even with the VLSD as opposed to mech. comes closer to being a true "sports car" than anything sold at a reasonable price in the US in years. In stock form, the SE has performance #'s that SMOKE many of the imports of that time. In fact, if you consider the average HP of most cars at the time, they were secondary to the MPG. most car companies at the time were so concerned with fuel efficiency that they didn't even advertise HP. So, 155+ in a USDM car was very respectable. With performance becoming acceptable again, Detroit isn't the only place to find high HP. That's why 240's seem a bit under-powered. I defy you however, to find a car with the all around performance capabilities of an s13 in sport trim. Non-USDM cars not included. BUT, if the insurance company ever asks my opinion, then NO, it's not a sports car, it's my grocery getter. Nuff said.

12-03-2002, 08:17 PM	#9
RYNO_s13 Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 59 Trader Rating: (0)	Even though there's at least 2MILLION answers to that question, I would personally have to say that from the drivers point of view it would depend really on package. I'm not really that familiar with the USDM s14+, but in respect to the 13, base model and LE were really not "sports cars". The SE, however, even with the VLSD as opposed to mech. comes closer to being a true "sports car" than anything sold at a reasonable price in the US in years. In stock form, the SE has performance #'s that SMOKE many of the imports of that time. In fact, if you consider the average HP of most cars at the time, they were secondary to the MPG. most car companies at the time were so concerned with fuel efficiency that they didn't even advertise HP. So, 155+ in a USDM car was very respectable. With performance becoming acceptable again, Detroit isn't the only place to find high HP. That's why 240's seem a bit under-powered. I defy you however, to find a car with the all around performance capabilities of an s13 in sport trim. Non-USDM cars not included. BUT, if the insurance company ever asks my opinion, then NO, it's not a sports car, it's my grocery getter. Nuff said. __________________ Sure, I can go fast, but can you CORNER? '92 fastback, currently awaiting spinal transplant.