[mstnggt66]

I've got a friend that says you "always have to back in a sports car" in a parking lot. Anyone else hear this "rule" before?

[LOLrance]

Maybe. But then again you should tell your friend that you have a sporty coupe at best and no where near a true "sports car"

[mstnggt66]

Not my car. Just in general. I prefer to pull in front first to parking spots.

[jwed335i]

Originally Posted by l4wr3nc3

Maybe. But then again you should tell your friend that you have a sporty coupe at best and no where near a true "sports car"

I'm Sorry to hear that you don't have a sports car! Maybe you should get a BMW.

[LOLrance]

Originally Posted by jwed335i

I'm Sorry to hear that you don't have a sports car! Maybe you should get a BMW.

sorry to burst your bubble but i have a bmw. And if you consider a 335 a sports car, you must have not driven many cars in your time.

Our cars are maybe a sporty coupe at best.

[GreenThree]

I would just ask my friend why he says that. LOL

[Taittinger]

Originally Posted by mstnggt66

I've got a friend that says you "always have to back in a sports car" in a parking lot. Anyone else hear this "rule" before?

Yes or otherwise the Sports Car Parking Authority will beat you with a rubber hose and revoke your machismo.

[jwed335i]

Originally Posted by l4wr3nc3

sorry to burst your bubble but i have a bmw. And if you consider a 335 a sports car, you must have not driven many cars in your time.

Our cars are maybe a sporty coupe at best.

If you say so.

http://www.yourdictionary.com/sports-car
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sports%20car

[FirstClass]

Originally Posted by jwed335i

If you say so.

http://www.yourdictionary.com/sports-car
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sports%20car

Originally Posted by Merriam-Webster

a low small usually 2-passenger automobile designed for quick response, easy maneuverability, and high-speed driving

Low? Not particularly.
Small? Not even close.
2 passenger? Nope.
Quick response? Have you checked our steering ration lately? Nadda.
Maneuverability in a car that weighs 3600 pounds? No again.
High speed driving, yes.
1/6 does not constitute a sports car. Stop deluding yourself, a 3er is a sporty car at best, not a sports car.

OP: I've never pulled head in to a parking space that I could back into. i.e. unless they're tilted so that you have to swing over 90 degrees to back in, I always back in.

[koreancow]

ARE YOU KIDDING OF COUrse you have to. shows the True beauty of the car. especially the new bmw coupes.

[Tommy420]

If I were you, I'd go punch the friend in his face.

[asdflkijd]

Originally Posted by l4wr3nc3

sorry to burst your bubble but i have a bmw. And if you consider a 335 a sports car, you must have not driven many cars in your time.

Our cars are maybe a sporty coupe at best.

sorry.. I'm bored in class......

[vinlikesred]

Originally Posted by FirstClass

Low? Not particularly.
Small? Not even close.
2 passenger? Nope.
Quick response? Have you checked our steering ration lately? Nadda.
Maneuverability in a car that weighs 3600 pounds? No again.
High speed driving, yes.
1/6 does not constitute a sports car. Stop deluding yourself, a 3er is a sporty car at best, not a sports car.

OP: I've never pulled head in to a parking space that I could back into. i.e. unless they're tilted so that you have to swing over 90 degrees to back in, I always back in.

let's talk about the car in the picture.

low? looks pretty low to me
small? hell yeah
2 passenger? more like 1 and a half
quick response? i didn't check the ratio but i bet it can outmaneuver 911 in the Safeway parking lot
maneuverability in a car that weighs "1600lbs"? not again
high speed driving? probably not, unless being towed by gallardo

so... for smartfortwo, 5 out of 6 makes a better sport car than our 3 series?

i would agree that anybody who think 3 series is on par with 911 is delusional. just as delusional are those who think 3 series is a mere SPORTY coupe. SPORTY coupe is the word reserved for the likes of Mitsu Eclipse or Hyundai Tibu...whatever the name is - that are based on econobox FF.

3 series is the sport coupe at its finest, and it easily beats at least half of the car that are claiming to be a legit sport car. and it's got the back seat and the trunk.

what more can i possibly want?

(okay...maybe a lower engine temp, better oil cooler, better REGULAR tires, more reliable electronics, and so on and so on...)

[asdflkijd]

Originally Posted by FirstClass

Low? Not particularly.
Small? Not even close.
2 passenger? Nope.
Quick response? Have you checked our steering ration lately? Nadda.
Maneuverability in a car that weighs 3600 pounds? No again.
High speed driving, yes.
1/6 does not constitute a sports car. Stop deluding yourself, a 3er is a sporty car at best, not a sports car.

OP: I've never pulled head in to a parking space that I could back into. i.e. unless they're tilted so that you have to swing over 90 degrees to back in, I always back in.

+1 , its a sport luxury sedan/coupe.... sports car = evo/sti/lotus, luxury car = Lexus LS46p, BMW 7, and MB E......

[PaulBailey@ltbmw]

Originally Posted by mstnggt66

I've got a friend that says you "always have to back in a sports car" in a parking lot. Anyone else hear this "rule" before?

I'm assuming you're friend is suggesting this because the car is much higher in the back and you'll scrape in the front.
I usually try to back in because i don't want my front lip getting destroyed on the curb or parking block. . .

[FirstClass]

Originally Posted by vinlikesred

let's talk about the car in the picture.

low? looks pretty low to me it's 7 inches taller than our cars
small? hell yeah agreed, it's small
2 passenger? more like 1 and a half ok
quick response? i didn't check the ratio but i bet it can outmaneuver 911 in the Safeway parking lot what about the throttle? it gets up and goes when you get on it? How's that 13+ second 0-60 time?
maneuverability in a car that weighs "1600lbs"? not again it gets .72g's on a skidpad, that's pathetic
high speed driving? probably not, unless being towed by gallardo 90 mph max lol

so... for smartfortwo, 5 out of 6 makes a better sport car than our 3 series? I count 2 out of 6

comments in bold

[beefybmer]

Originally Posted by FirstClass

Low? Not particularly.
Small? Not even close.
2 passenger? Nope.
Quick response? Have you checked our steering ration lately? Nadda.
Maneuverability in a car that weighs 3600 pounds? No again.
High speed driving, yes.
1/6 does not constitute a sports car. Stop deluding yourself, a 3er is a sporty car at best, not a sports car.

OP: I've never pulled head in to a parking space that I could back into. i.e. unless they're tilted so that you have to swing over 90 degrees to back in, I always back in.

Actually the term "Sports Car" is VERY general and generic. When you have specifications in mind for comparison, you are on a more specific class...like Indy car, NASCAR, Formula.....What are you using?

[FirstClass]

Originally Posted by beefybmer

Actually the term "Sports Car" is VERY general and generic. When you have specifications in mind for comparison, you are on a more specific class...like Indy car, NASCAR, Formula.....What are you using?

There is no hard definition, I merely used the one he linked to prove him wrong, I disagree with the definition he linked. It's not a "pure" sports car if the engine is in front of the driver, there, I said it. The ZR-1 and GTR are not sports cars, nor is the 599. At least the 599 admits it's a GT, the other two are just rejects.

[TurboFan]

Originally Posted by jwed335i

If you say so.

http://www.yourdictionary.com/sports-car
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sports%20car

I dont think BMW really makes a true sports car. Lots of sport sedans, in fact many would argue they originated the market. But a TRUE sports car? No way. When I think sports car I think light, nimble and fast, in that order. A 3'er is hardly light or nimble. There aren't many true sports cars around these days - most are too heavy. IMHO anyway.

And just becuase your e92 isn't technically a sedan, it's no sports car either. It's a sedan with 2 doors.

[jwed335i]

Originally Posted by FirstClass

There is no hard definition, I merely used the one he linked to prove him wrong, I disagree with the definition he linked. It's not a "pure" sports car if the engine is in front of the driver, there, I said it. The ZR-1 and GTR are not sports cars, nor is the 599. At least the 599 admits it's a GT, the other two are just rejects.

I guess I am waiting for you to prove anything. Like the other person said, it is a general term just like the REAL definition states.

I really don't care either way. But when the second poster attacked the OP for using "sports car" when he posted his question, it set me off.

BTW it says usually 2-passenger.

[Krueger///M3]

Most 'sports cars' like the Lotus Elise are easily beat out by so-called GTs like the 599 or the GTR, so sports car doesn't necessarily denote speed, does it?

[SpecC]

Everyone's definition of a sports car is different... However, our 3ers are not sports cars by any standards

Also no a sports car does not have to have a ridiculous amount of power. IMO, it's more about the feel of the car