12-16-2007, 04:32 AM
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Originally Posted by fpv_gtho
Furthermore, should these awards be given to specific models, or a complete range? Even Wheels Magazine, who famously award a range (unless its a Leyland) always seperate cars like a Golf GTI, WRX STi, EVO, M3 etc from the rest of the range.
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Yes, I note that this year Wheels has nominated the Civic Type R. Interesting nomination. It is a 3-door whereas more nomal Civics are four door, but I wouldn't have thought it much more than a very hot range topping Civic.
In the case of the Golf GTi a few years ago, Wheels refused to nominate it saying it wasn't different enough to the standard Golf to justify inclusion.
They have nominated the M3 this year - and it is a strong contender. They say that it is 80% different from normal 3-series. I guess next year they will nominate the Evo X for the award as well on the same basis.
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