The mid-80s Mercury Capri is my favorite Fox-bodied Ford. It’s the size of the Mustang, but with a big glass window over the rear hatchback to balance out the weight distribution and improve aerodynamics.

That thing is awesome. Kudos.

None of this week’s staff choices are terrible, but the Isuzu Axiom sold in the U.S. in the 2002 to 2004 model years would make a better daily driver than the VehiCross. It’s a more upscale vehicle and still plenty funky. A second-generation Isuzu Trooper - available here through 2002 - might also work.

Though I don’t know the newest Guzzi lineup very well, the brand has traditionally been known for reliability and overbuilding its bikes for longevity.

Errr... I own a 2006 PT Cruiser GT convertible. I like the styling, and find it plenty fast (0-60 comes in about 6.8-6.9 seconds, which was good performance for its day).

You missed the Infinity G37 - https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/JN1CV6FEXCM203188 - but make an excellent case overall.

GTIs aren’t forgotten, but the other cars on your list are stupendous choices.

The extremely rare early 90s Isuzu Impulse RS should get a nod. They had an intercooled turbo, all-wheel drive, superb handling and super-rad semi-covered headlights.

The electric version has a claimed 0-60 time of 4.0 seconds, which would make it the fastest front-wheel drive production vehicle ever sold.

The Isuzu Axiom... a sporty SUV with body-on-frame toughness and one of the first direct injection engines available in the U.S.

Agreed. The Mirai is stunning. The surprisingly aggressive-looking Avalon is also pretty decent.

Great shot. It gives viewers a sense as to how much space there is inside the Delica... all the more impressive, considering it’s not even 67 inches wide. The over-built seat mount is also impressive.

It looks like an alien wearing a 911 as a skin suit.

It sounds better too, and has a higher quality interior.

That’s a sweet ride. I love the slant-six.

My parents got a 1972 Plymouth Duster in the mid 80s and ran it to 250,000 miles. Its slant-six never gave us any trouble, but the car had a myriad of issues, including a rust hole through the floor under the driver’s seat bigger than a dinner plate. My dad covered it with sheet aluminum for a bit, but then gave the…

These aren’t exciting vehicles, but they’re competent and have excellent warranties. The plug-in version’s 43 mile electric range would make it a great commuter.

My family bought a used 1972 Electra 225 sedan in 1976. We felt so fancy!

The 2017-2019 Buick LaCrosse is a good option. It came with a hybrid or a 310-horsepower V6.

Watching the boat part separate and rejoin to the van is fascinating. These must have been extremely difficult to build. Great find!