Sports Cars

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Sports cars include two-seaters and such as coupes and hatchback models combining sportier performance, handling, and looks with practical considerations. Most sports cars have good acceleration and braking, agile handling and varying levels of fuel economy. Rides are usually stiff, depending upon the suspension package you buy. Interiors are noisy and cramped. Sports cars are expensive to buy, service, and insure. But nothing beats that feeling of the throaty roar of the exhaust or the accelerations’ push into your seat.

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Features

The market offers many different models and choices. Two or four seater? Automatic or manual transmission? Convertible, hardtop or sun roof? Alloy wheels of every description and design. Engine placements in the front, rear or mid-sections. Colors as bright as hey come. Options add up quickly. Prices start at a mere $22,000 and top out at $500,000.

Engines packed with horses eager to get out of the gate make zero-to-60 in mere seconds and power these vehicles in the nearest experience to flying on the ground known to man.

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Insurance premiums

Not that you’d worry about this when your buying, but insurance premiums will differ greatly from carrier to carrier. Factor in your age--younger is always more expensive, driving record, safety record, city you live in, sports car driving experience, police reports on how popular your car is with thieves, and you’ll soon could be paying insurance payments equal to or exceeding your car payments. It pays to shop around.

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Take that test drive

This is the fun part, so do it right. Most sports cars don’t even begin to perform until traveling well over posted legal speed limits. You may want to find a test track and a strong-hearted salesperson. Check operable safety features of the car before driving. Many sports cars lack adjustable head restraints that prevents whiplash. Most have limited rear visibility. So check for blind spots. Sports cars tend to be light weights that bounce off other sturdier vehicles so drive safely.

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