Would you rather?

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I'd take the ISF, it's a bit different, it's rare (I've only seen one!) and it seriously underrated - and because my parents were about to buy one!

Also, it looks awesome.
 
M3 vs IS-F - I will take the IS-F. I've seen quite a few of them on the road and they have such great stance. They have what I call the "GT-R Effect", where a car looks so much better in the flesh than on pictures. You can really tell the IS-F is a sports car (well, sports sedan), whereas when you look at your average M3, all you see is a way of getting from A to B. But hey, that's just me; I know many people will disagree with me on this.
 
M3 obviously. And about the IS F looking more like a sport sedan, isn't that the point of an M3? Its good looking but understated. Thats one of the things that makes it so good, you don't look like you are showing off.
 
Probably the Ford truck I guess. Don't really know anything about older trucks, but the Ford looks better and has moar power. As for IS-F vs. M3, hard to say without driving them. The car magazines and general consensus say the M3, but maybe my experience would be different. I also really like the way the IS-F looks in real life, one of the professors has a blue one and it's gorgeous.
 
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Goshin2568
And about the IS F looking more like a sport sedan, isn't that the point of an M3? Its good looking but understated. Thats one of the things that makes it so good, you don't look like you are showing off.
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I just think they made it look too normal. I hate RICE cars and in general, really massive, brash, show-off cars, but the IS-F isn't like that at all. I've seen both in the flesh and the M3's stance is too normal, too boring; the IS-F has a slightly higher rear end though, and I think that's what sets it aside (along with the sharp front end). I think the IS-F would be a better car than the M3, but that's just my opinion.
 
Since both look like regular commuter cars, I want something dependable and likely the Audi.

With regards to M3 vs Lexus styling, I too prefer the ISF. Non enthusiasts can't tell either, but it's better distinguished to my eyes.
 
Alfa Romeo Alfasud va, Audi 80 GT - You already did this comparo, but I'll just take the 80 again.
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Well that resulted in a 5-5 tie between the M3 and the IS F, so I'll just stop doing these comparison chains now and make random comparisons.

1969 Suzuki Jimny (LJ10)
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1954 Willys M170 Jeep
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Willys, it's the original Jeep.

Alfa Romeo 4C
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Porsche Cayman S
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Lotus Elise
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Jaguar F-Type base model
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Jeeps: Willy's Jeep. It's legendary for a reason.

Sports cars: I'll go with the F-Type. The Elise is in desperate need to be replaced, the proportions of the 4C look wrong for some reason and the Cayman is just too generic.
 
Alfa Romeo 4C vs. Porsche Cayman S vs. Lotus Elise vs. Jaguar F-Type - The F-Type is the clear winner for me here. The Cayman was pretty close, the 4C was not quite there, and the Elise was completely out of the question.

Results:
1. Jaguar F-Type
2. Porsche Cayman S
3. Alfa Romeo 4C
4. Lotus Elise
 
Alfa Romeo 4C vs. Porsche Cayman S vs. Lotus Elise vs. Jaguar F-Type - The Alfa's proportions are just wrong, so I wouldn't pick it. I quite like it as a car, but I would never buy it with my own money because of the styling. The Porsche is just an instant "no", I hate the Cayman with a burning passion, same goes for the Boxter. The Lotus is an astounding car, but it just doesn't stack up to an F-Type! That F-Type is far too overpowered, I don't see anyone choosing anything else (jinxed it)!

1. F-Type
2. Elise
3. 4C
4. Cayman S
 
I couldnt picar Between them Because I have driven none if them and those are all about driving. That said it's quite possible I'd end up going with the cayman
 
Cayman over the others.

M3 over the ISF (though it's a close call on that since I love Lexus interior quality).

I'm really not sure anything could beat the M3 sedan in my book. It has everything I want but the price is just a bit too much, simply can't afford one, otherwise I'd be driving one now (not willing to buy a used car I have to finance).
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Kent
I'm really not sure anything could beat the M3 sedan in my book. It has everything I want but the price is just a bit too much, simply can't afford one, otherwise I'd be driving one now (not willing to buy a used car I have to finance).
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That's exactly how I feel about my Benzy! Can't wait to own one of these :)
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Hispano-Suiza Type H6C vs. Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic - Hispano, :drool:

Results:
1. Hispano-Suiza Type H6C
2. Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic
 
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Neither, in my opinion both are fugly and utterly atrocious but if I had to pick I'd the the Bugatti.
 

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