[SLacKer-320]

Only ricers give a crap about 0-60 times. Who cares?

I was in getting gas a few weeks ago (happened to be driving my 944 turbo at the time, which IS a fast ride - over 325 RWHP and <3,100#). Some sideways-hat jackhole kid with a riced-out Honda or Acura or some such thing (couldn't tell, didn't really care) starts in about "what kind of car is that? Is it fast? Want to see who's faster 0-60?" I put the pump nozzle back and looked at him and just said, "0-60 races are for chumps, if you want, I'll be happy to meet your at Buttonwillow some afternoon and race you 0-160 though". Vacant stare. Didn't compute. I just got in the car and drove off, leaving him standing there.

Unless your car has monster meaty slicks in the back, bicycle tires in the front and burns alcohol, I fail to see why 0-60 matters. Handling, balance and overall completeness is far more important.

My neighbor has a highly-modded 1970 El Camino. Beautiful car and fast as holy hell in a straight line, but I wouldn't want to be anywhere near it on a curvy road. It's all about what's important to you. If 0-60 matters to you, go to the ricer forums. You can participate in their lap-pinky measuring contests over there.