Forgot to add... this was one of the more detailed reviews that I've read on this site. Very well done.

My level of interest just peaked knowing the 2.5l will have the standard transmission option. I'll be waiting a few years until my 2005 Mazda 3 hatch dies or rusts out, but this will seriously be a contender, as long as rust doesn't show up on our 2014 CX-5 in that time period. The seats in the CX-5 are one of my…

Congrats to the obviously very happy couple! She is a keeper. I knew I recognized the field... man, I have to go back to Devens and destroy some cones!

I've heard rumors that no standard will be available on the 2.5L, which makes me very sad if that is true.

If The Road Warrior is not on this list... granted they are not 'traditional' cars but there are some epic crashes in that movie.