Don’t buy one. I won’t. But “effing the brand” for spiffing up a vehicle? Really? If I needed to replace our Tribeca, I’d sure as heck get the ST over the lesser models.

The co-developed transmission is a ten-speed, made for front engine, rear drive vehicles (Mustang and Camaro each have it, F150, etc.)

I certainly haven’t ignored the Flex ... my 2014 Limited Ecoboost with every single option sits in the garage as I type. Roomy and comfortable, tolerable fuel mileage, gets out of its own way, and I happen to love the “hearse-like” styling. Big ole’ station wagon.

Gee, it was an FAA certified airplane, not exactly a “hot rod” (it was a small and slow seaplane).

There was too much energy in Bianchi’s crash for a halo or shield to have helped much. He run under a multi-ton vehicle. The same is likely true for the crash that injured - and again ultimately caused the death of - María de Villota. These devises are to prevent road debris injuries (such as the errant suspension…

The drain covers were supposed to be secured pre-race, one was apparently missed.

And that E39 will likely have much better steering feel. Heck, I’ve found that a 1999 Camry has better steering feel than most new cars.