(Feb 07, 2008)
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.
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2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG
I've driven a few AMGs, and found they tend to be too big and powerful for public roads, but the C63 AMG changed my opinion. This car has the proportions of an M3, and more power. Enthusiasts might fault it for the automatic transmission, but AMG tuned most of the slushiness out, making it a fun, fast, and nimble car.
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2008 BMW M3 Coupe
The fourth generation of the M3 from BMW has arrived, and it is good. The M3 is a car that works on the track, in the daily commute, for running errands, or on weekend pleasure drives. It combines excellent power and handling with cutting edge cabin electronics. And it gets even better with the optional double clutch transmission, improving fuel economy and shift times.
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2008 BMW 135i Coupe
I generally like to mix things up in a list like this, but I can't help putting both the BMW M3 and BMW 135i here. Along with the M3, the 135i just puts a big old grin on my face when I'm behind the wheel. The 135i is a mini-rocket, able to shoot up to amazing speeds quickly. Its handling is excellent, letting you step out a bit without getting sideways.
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2008 Cadillac CTS
Cadillac hit the sport luxury mark with the new CTS. The car is fun to drive and has great tech options for onroad entertainment, avoiding bad traffic, and finding your way around. I particularly like the unique design language Cadillac employs, and think it is the one American car brand that has been doing the right things. Hopefully the rest of GM will follow its lead.
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