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(Nov 12, 2009)
Wayne Cunningham
Senior Editor
Cars excite serious passion, almost all of it completely irrational. I know that any time I criticize a car, I'll hear from plenty of its supporters. When I review a car, I try to keep my judgments balanced by other cars I've driven. But I've got my own automotive passions, too. I favor nimble, quick cars over lumbering behemoths. Here are five of my personal favorites from the cars we've reviewed here at CNET Car Tech.
2009 Nissan GT-R
Big and brutish, super fast but well-mannered, the GT-R is the best toy around. Sure, it's a rough ride, but I felt lucky just to be driving it. The kind of power you get on tap is crazy. You don't need to worry about passing--you will be able to make it. I only regret that I couldn't get this on the track during our review period. This car is an instant classic.
Price:$76,840.00 - $76,840.00 (check prices)
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2009 Cadillac CTS-V
Getting into the CTS-V, I still had a bias against American cars, thinking this would be an ill-handling over-powered beast impossible to keep on the road. It quickly proved me wrong. Sure it has unbelievable horsepower and torque, but the handling in the turns was incredibly easy, seeming even better than the BMW M3.
Price:$58,575.00 - $58,575.00 (check prices)
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2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster
Nissan created a fantastic sports car when it updated the 350Z to the 370Z. A responsive and powerful engine and crisp handling combine for excellent sport performance. And with its extensive cabin tech and comfortable cabin, it works as an every day driver, too. The Roadster version is just icing on the cake.
Price:$36,970.00 - $36,970.00 (check prices)
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2009 Audi Q5
I wouldn't normally choose a crossover, but the Q5 handles like a sports car. Audi does an excellent job with its suspension technology to make this car handle exceptionally well. Cabin tech is also impressive. And sometimes, you just need a little more space for friends or hauling stuff around.
Price:$37,200.00 - $37,200.00 (check prices)
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2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8
Of the three big muscle car reboots, Mustang, Camaro, and Challenger, this is the one I like. Back in the 1970s, I was a Dodge fan, and you don't shake those early impressions easily. The new Challenger looks great and handles well. There's even decent tech available for the cabin.
Price:$40,220.00 - $40,220.00 (check prices)
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