because in 85+ years nothing awful has happened. Sightlines are much better too.

No longer need a direct mechanical linkage to the transmission underneath the selector. Putting it on the stalk increases room in the center console for other stuff.

I think the no A/C was an effort to offset the added weight of the roll cage.

Wasn't he also just in Oakdale, MN (~20 miles from Target Center) for some Buffalo Wild Wings promotion?

Door sills the same height as the driver's shoulders? Looks like sitting in a bathtub.

I embrace the fact that my TSX is simply a rebadged JDM/Euro Accord. Reliable, sensible sedan with a peppy 4 cylinder and heavenly 6 speed gearbox? Not bad. Reliable, sensible Euro sport sedan with a peppy 4 cylinder and heavenly 6 speed gearbox? Awesome.