Thinking about buying a Coupe

[[NOBODY]]

I am really intrigued with the cost to value ratio of this car. I would be coming over from a unamed (in order to protect the innocent from flame wars) great, almost brand-new, almost 400 hp car that handles very well, rides nice, can cruise at 120 mph without breaking a sweat but whose company has made some dubious choices in vehicle production (leading up to, but opposite of this car) resulting in their ultimate demise. But the car was universally touted in the auto press as fantastic car & a great value for the $$. But now it's the fantastic child of dead parents.

Which is why I'm now looking at another great cost to value car, the GC coupe. Which is also getting great (and some a little mysterious) reviews in all the raggs/blogs. I really, really like it. Handling is great. Acceleration is okay, but enough to keep me interested, I think. Interior is in some ways much better, and in some ways not quite as good. I think I will really miss doing 4.8 0-60s (great tune, bolt-ons). Any reasons why a semi-reformed muscle car guy will hate OR love the GC? Getting close to making a purchase....

 

[apyung]

Let me take a stab, 09 Challenger RT?

 

[Mayhemm]

Pulling the trigger on one next week myself.

The only things that spring to mind is the fuel economy may be too good (jab jab) and you may get razzed a bit initially by your muscle car buddies for buying a Hyundai (there's a surprising amount of hate out there).

 

[michow87]

I'm assuming you're talking about the GTO or possibly the G8. either one is a bit heavier than the GC and as far as i know, there is going to be a decent amount of aftermarket support for the GC, especially the 2.0T. So i think that you'll be very happy with this car, especially if you're into modding cars and all. personally, i plan on getting a 2.0T very soon and making it a personal project/toy for e to play with/build. if you have a similar mindset then i think you'll love this car. GC=modern 2g Eclipse