Everything you say here is true. When I had one, a friend named it the “redneck Miata”. Small, light, slow, and hilariously fun to drive

Beat me to it.

I’m gonna guess she drive off without the fob in the car. Most, if not all, once they are started, will continue to run and drive even if the fob is gone. Until you shut off the car, that is.

Water based lube is a huge help with tire changes, so... Yeah.

Thank you for the reminder. I’m pretty sure I need a new one for this season

There has been more than one post in the comments here that this is the wrong place to look for someone to talk you out of an irrational automotive purchase.

And if I remember correctly, the Ford has a way smoother transition between regenerative and mechanical braking.

Thank you. I didn’t have the energy to post that, but DAMN is the “I just read the title” crowd busy today

This is only somewhat related, but now that we’re seeing promising hybrid sport cars, when do we get manual CVTs.

Bonus points if that clutch pedal locks into a dead pedal that I can rest my foot on or just idly push in and out while the car does its thing.

This is it. I have a 4 speed auto that lets me select 1 or 2 and lets me lock out 4 with “o/d off”. In a roundabout way compared to more modern transmissions, I can tell it what gear to be in at any given point.

I’ve done this many, many times

Getting the fuel mixture richened up a bit might help your hot running situation a bit too.

Next step is the Fit in the bed of a Ridgeline to create a Russian nesting doll of Hondas for every occasion

Since there’s been some response to this one, I’ll give what little story I can.

You’re doing important work, sir. I tip my hat

This Syncro pickup comes to mind.

I’d pay to watch that episode of Roadkillopnik

You’re avoiding the real question: