all electric cars are depreciating rapidly but i think this is temporary.  There are demand issues as those who want to switch mostly have already. There is a lot of ignorance around EVs so people are reluctant to buy used ones. But the biggest is that the expanded tax credits and the tesla price wars where tesla has…

it also depends on the electric car and its efficiency. other studies ive seem show its more like 15k but regardless the clear takeaway is the electric cars are much cleaner

I disagree that we are not ever getting sub $20k cars again but if we do they will be completely different. As battery tech improved and battery cost continues to plummet, i think there is an opportunity to sell cheap short range EVs intended as commuter cars. Think something like a honda fit style car with only a…

The only thing worse than spending too much money you cant afford to part with on a car, is borrowing money to spend way too much money you cant afford

Not so much a future classic as an instant classic. That would be the Porsche Cayman GT4 RS and the Porsche Spyder RS.

I had a kid and drove a 2002 WRX. My advice....
DO NOT BUY A $60K CAR! Take $40k and invest it in a broad market ETF then use that $20k. Either get a minivan to replace the truck or a medium SUV. But kids are expensive dont spend that much on a car even if you think you can afford it now. Get something older used and…

There arent many for sale right now that need one because there arent many cool EVs out there id want a performance model of. Obviously a performance hatch or wagon would be great like a Mini-cooper performance EV without FWD, or a Golf R EV. But for the cars that exist id most like to see the Hyundai Ionic6 get its…

I think it looks significantly better if you black out that bar

Any of the new Toyotas that are rumored to come with a turbo.
The new GR-86 with a possible turbo 3
The new Celica with a turbo4
The new MR2 with a turbo something (maybe that turbo4)
not sure if any will hit 2025 but these three are at the top of my next car list.

For anyone who wants fast, practical, cheap, and efficient, the car i recommend that does all of these well is either the GTI or the Golf R. But they are best with some small mods. With a Cobb AP and off the shelf tune from someone like EQT you can really make these cars surprisingly quick. And the GTI remains quite…

My first car ever was just a fun car. A 1986 Mr-2 manual in silver. But prob the first one i really waited on and purchased and really loved was the 2002 WRX bugeye when it made it to the US. Still have a soft spot for that car

without question it would be the Boxster Spyder RS

Personally im impressed by the used car deals you can get on a Kia EV6 GT.
Thats the 576hp high performance version
0-60 in 3.2 (5-60 in 3.4)
0-100 in 8.0
1/4 mile in 11.6@119
You cant get more performance for less, especially with daily practicality

2023 models with very low miles can be had in the high $30k range. The Non…

for me it was the pontiac Vibe/Toyota Matrix
Great little wagony hatch thing. underpowered but still lots of fun to drive. I owned two with manual everything including locks and windows. First gen was best but both good. Bulletproof reliable, handle great especially if you make some minor changes. And dirt cheap. Plus…

I think my favorite is the 2016 GTI 2dr. S model comes with plaid seats, performance package gets you LSD and big brakes. Mine had a manual and lighting package. As a 2dr it was just right under 3000lbs, and its FWD setup can handle a lot of power without torque steer. I purchased mine brand new, having special…

Better yet give us the Golf R wagon

it exists, we dont get it

for me i think the ideal wagon is one that has performance and handling and isnt insanely heavy. Wagon lovers are practical people they dont really want $100k luxury wagons. What they want is a well priced fun and practical wagon. With that in mind i think the ideal wagon would be a GTI wagon. Plaid interior, enough…

It till be much better once i finally finish the mods.  Right now the suspension has coilovers, RSB, front strut tower, roll control knuckles.  Ive added wireless android auto and some other tweaks but up next are engine mods.  just a tune is 235hp.  but ill be going is38 turbo after that. that golf r turbo with DP,…

they can you do have to make sure the drains are clear and you dont buy one that has a leak.  you can also get them without the moonroof