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John R @ May 7th 2008 10:55AM
I'm kinda suprised by this.
Say what you about the GT-R, but that motor has virtually zero turbo lag. Everything I've read about the 911 turbo and GT2 say that, when compared to the GT-R, the lag is noticable.
Braden @ May 7th 2008 11:24AM
Have you been in one?
I wasn't driving, but from the passenger's seat I didn't notice lag at all, there was just a constant onslaught of power.
OTOH, when I drove the 2008 STI and experienced lag for the first time, I was really disappointed. Totally ruined that car for me. Now I'm looking at N/A cars again because I can't realistically see trying to autocross and have to deal with the stupid lag as well. Totally upsets the car when the turbos come on...
IK47 @ May 7th 2008 2:51PM
take a look at the 135i or 335i
not really a sports cars, but fantastic engine!
no lag
make sure you get the auto transmission btw
naggs @ May 9th 2008 4:07PM
if you get the auto, then you cant feel the lag because it is hidden by the time it takes for the transmission to find the right gear...
it is a great engine though and the 335 is one of if not the best car for sale today. just get a manual for gods sake.