Could be but honestly you would be surprised how easy it is to miss stuff in production. Its allot more chaotic than you would think. And to be honest, I would have never made that connection with the plate. Bit of a stretch if you ask me, IMHO.

Some homework for you Patrick. Watch Pandoras Promise on Netflix. Also that design was extremely poor by even 1970s standards, that is why it failed.

Dead on Arrival.

Sigh, so true. I’m still begging for Mazda to bring the 6 wagon AWD manual.

I approve of your E28 choice sir!

All those screens, starting to look more like an aircraft than a car. Not that is a bad thing ...

And no manual.

Tyler, this is awesome. And now I will begin obsessing about converting my 420SEL to a manual! And... I love those wheels. And... respect for the kiddie seat. Thats how we roll at my household also.

Much agrees, but you forgot this one.

My parents had a black 245 turbo manual as a kid. Blew a head gasket at 100k and they sold it. Sad, my mum loved that car.

Agreed, Saab 900 Turbo or SPG (Aero/16 S). Civilized, useful and wonderful to drive.

I spy some w126 in that garage. Kudos on that purchase!

Only before breakfast, usually.

Agreed, the 90's. White sneakers and ill-fitting closthes, and boring cars. The 90's got nuttin’ on the 80's.

But will it manual? No? Boo-urns.

His podcast(s)(because he has many), make money. He has his own empire on the podcast world, plus he does allot of shows. Thats where the $$ comes from and the legions of fans and sponsorship.

I has a sad.

Looks more like a car that would have been seen around the soviet housing block. I mean look at the interior... what is this... 1995?

I agree. Allot of these phrases that corporate management uses to cover up a deficiency of their vocabulary. These terms spread like wildfire until meetings are mostly just sayings like this. “Line of sight” “Low hanging fruit.” You start to go mad hearing these terms on conference calls. Then you realize this is why…

1st Gear: I was really thinking about buying a Focus St in a few years. (Because I can’t afford an RS) and I was stoked to buy something I like that was made in the US. So this news sort of sadens me. I hope quality will remain the same in Mexico?