This is well priced. The X1/9 is stunning, brilliantly packaged, and corners well. If the low power is an issue, that can be fixed - https://www.midwest-bayless.com/

You’re the hero we need.

Exactly. Car and Driver averaged 27 mpg with the 2013 GLK’s 2.1 liter diesel, and the testers there tend to drive aggressively. 

Those are gorgeous... and yeah, 1.8 liter V6s are awesome. 

I think the Chrysler Crossfire (a restyled Mercedes SLK available with a stick) might be closer to their stated needs, but your Jaguar is lovely. 

Well said.

I shall cast my finest star at your feet, while bowing respectfully.

It’s great looking from the front and sides, or when viewed from above. Pity that the rear resembles a prolapsed rectum. 

True - TT should be cheaper to fix. The SVX seems like a cooler choice though. 

Schrader’s answer - the SVX - combines the best qualities of the two of those. She nailed it this week.

The first-generation Neon hit 60 in 7.9 seconds. It was the fastest sedan in its price class at the time.

When the folks at FCA were putting their mark on the sheetmetal they should have given it a larger and more useful trunk. (It is a tiny bit bigger than the Miata’s, but barely enough to notice.) No one buys cars like this for storage or functionality, but at least it would have better differentiated the two. As it is,…

It works for Ferrari, which is sort of like an Italian version of Kia.  

The wood really does make a difference. The colors for the leather and plastics on the second car are also more pleasing.

Holy crap. That’s awesome.

The AWD hybrid version of Acura’s flagship RLX is roomy, luxurious and handles well. Plus, it’s relatively rare and well in his budget. Kia’s new K900 also fits the bill, and is even more luxurious. Both of these cars will hit 60 in about 5 seconds, and should have no problem accommodating taller gents. They’re not as…

Thank you for this great post. Very informative. I always loved the Avanti. It broke 170 mph back in the early 1960s... incredible for its day.

In keeping with the “build your own theme” maybe build up a Shamal tribute from one of its forbears. Here’s a very nice Biturbo for $11,000 -https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/maserati/biturbo/2141678.html

What might it cost to find a non-running Montecarlo/Scorpion and modify it to look like that? It’d make a quick and great-sounding restomod if you swapped the original mill for one of the tiny turbocharged inline fours they use in the 500 Abarth and 124 Spider.  

Good points. I was surprised the sole luxury marque on the top list was Lincoln’s Navigator. Those are good trucks, but it seemed like the Lexus LX and GX should be up there too... but maybe owners of those vehicles simply hang onto them?