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      07-23-2020, 01:10 PM   #45
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I DEFINITELY got the feeling driving friends’ E92/3 Ms. I never got that feeling in the E90 sedan. I actually felt just right, but could notice a tangible difference hopping in a coupe or convertible.
interesting! I didn't know that. I only had experience with an e92, never an e90.
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      07-23-2020, 01:50 PM   #46
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My '92 MR2 Turbo. Certainly not fancy, but it FELT special. Everything was in the right place, especially the shifter. I really want another MKII MR2. It's as close as I'll get to a Ferrari on a cop salary.
I had a 93 Turbo and those were the days when Toyota quality was a legit thing as opposed to today where they are getting by on reputation only. The carpet was thicker and more plush than anything you will find in today's BMW, MB, Audi vehicles. Soft touch plastics everywhere and perfect interior ergonomics. My only gripe was that the 3S-GTE engine wasn't as good as the 4G63T or SR20DET engines of those days that were smoother and easier to make big power.
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      07-23-2020, 02:04 PM   #47
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I had a 93 Turbo and those were the days when Toyota quality was a legit thing as opposed to today where they are getting by on reputation only. The carpet was thicker and more plush than anything you will find in today's BMW, MB, Audi vehicles. Soft touch plastics everywhere and perfect interior ergonomics. My only gripe was that the 3S-GTE engine wasn't as good as the 4G63T or SR20DET engines of those days that were smoother and easier to make big power.
Agreed. I bought that car when it was 2 years old and put 168,000 miles on it. With basic maintenance it was as solid, quiet and smooth as when I bought it. They just don't make 'em like that any more. I had the stock 3s-gte replaced with a brand new gen 3. Little bit of work done for 300 wheel HP. Perfect for that car. I've had my share of MR2's - '87, '88 supercharged, '92 / '93 Turbo's. Absolutely loved them all. Toyota ruined it with the convertible.
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I'm partial to a couple of my Jaguar interiors.
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      07-25-2020, 12:41 AM   #49
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My current ride (after mods). Just the right amount of minimalism.


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^ I like that a lot.

The e46 m3 has always been my favorite. All black CSL with the cloth bucket seats.

The f30 interior also looks nice, though actually owning it a lot of the materials are sub par. There's the wind noise, thin glass, and about 12 death rattles. The interior quality is the worst thing about the car.
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I like this, but, what's with that stupid divider piece on the already huge center stack? I would want to cut that thing off.

I guess if you always have a 5 year old in the passenger seat it serves a purpose. But seriously I want to get the angle grinder every time I see that.
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The e46 m3 has always been my favorite. All black CSL with the cloth bucket seats.

The f30 interior also looks nice, though actually owning it a lot of the materials are sub par. There's the wind noise, thin glass, and about 12 death rattles. The interior quality is the worst thing about the car.
The problem with the E46 is the interior trim plastics degraded and looked horrible after a few years. The design however was on point.
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Now that i think of it, i don’t think I’ve owned an interior that looked truly exceptional. This one probably looks the best, but i don’t like it as much as the OP’s Exige.



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I like this, but, what's with that stupid divider piece on the already huge center stack? I would want to cut that thing off.

I guess if you always have a 5 year old in the passenger seat it serves a purpose. But seriously I want to get the angle grinder every time I see that.
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I think on the market right now, the 992 might be the best designed interior. It is so luxurious and screwed together so well. The Porsche cars also always feel like they were chiseled from one solid piece. No other car I’ve owned or been in exuded quality along with quality materials as well. Lamborghinis are always very nice looking as well. Really like the pilot themed approach.

A couple favorites that I have owned (still have the 991 CS).
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      07-28-2020, 12:23 AM   #57
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The nicest car I've ever owned in any category is my e92M. So that's my answer here. Mine is a stripper car with ZCP, so it has speed cloth, no nav, and a manual. It's the perfect spec for me. Although it's not my dream car, it's been such a great experience to own. And yes, I dig the simplicity and functionality of the interior. It's not the prettiest, but it's unoffensive as well.
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My Lexus interior felt very high quality until you started tapping on all the plastic bits. Soft touch items are really nice, but hard items aren’t even matte finish. It’s all shiny scratch able plastic.
I've always strongly disliked the interior of the 3rd gen IS because the design is so immature and boy racer looking. It looks totally out of place in a luxury vehicle. The Germans are able to blend a sporty and luxurious design but Lexus just can't figure it out. There is no option for real leather either so the interior materials aren't much nicer than a Honda Accord.
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I still have a soft spot for the 96 Prelude VTEC I owned. It was ahead of its time with the electro luminescent gauges, the seats were very supportive and it had a nice low driving position. Everybody who rode in it always had compliments on the dash. The interior materials aged very well.
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I still have a soft spot for the 96 Prelude VTEC I owned. It was ahead of its time with the electro luminescent gauges, the seats were very supportive and it had a nice low driving position. Everybody who rode in it always had compliments on the dash. The interior materials aged very well.
So funny I was going to say the same thing in my original post! I had two 4th gen Prelude VTEC and absolutely loved the interior (especially for the time...everyone who came in my car thought it looked like a spaceship interior lol). Mine looked the same but had the black leather seats option. I had a 92 and a 94.
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I still have a soft spot for the 96 Prelude VTEC I owned. It was ahead of its time with the electro luminescent gauges, the seats were very supportive and it had a nice low driving position. Everybody who rode in it always had compliments on the dash. The interior materials aged very well.
I remember those bolsters, so huge. And how low the seating position was. When I got my Exige it brought back memories of those Preludes.
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Not mine, but my dad's Cadillac had the best interior of any recent cars that I've been in.
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So funny I was going to say the same thing in my original post! I had two 4th gen Prelude VTEC and absolutely loved the interior (especially for the time...everyone who came in my car thought it looked like a spaceship interior lol). Mine looked the same but had the black leather seats option. I had a 92 and a 94.
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I'd say my F80 for the exact same reason. I have full leather which certainly ups the overall look and feel, but it is otherwise no frills.

If we're being nostalgic, I remember when my mom got a 1985 C4 Corvette and I thought the digital dashboard was next level futuristic.
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So funny I was going to say the same thing in my original post! I had two 4th gen Prelude VTEC and absolutely loved the interior (especially for the time...everyone who came in my car thought it looked like a spaceship interior lol). Mine looked the same but had the black leather seats option. I had a 92 and a 94.
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So funny I was going to say the same thing in my original post! I had two 4th gen Prelude VTEC and absolutely loved the interior (especially for the time...everyone who came in my car thought it looked like a spaceship interior lol). Mine looked the same but had the black leather seats option. I had a 92 and a 94.
Love the Japanese cars from that era
Indeed it was the golden decade for the Japanese, German cars have been on fire ever since
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