Take the total number of car true enthusiasts:

- Minus those who can only have one car and need something that can do it all.
- Minus those who love MORE POWRRR!!
- Minus those who can afford to spend over 30K on a car.
- Minus those who never buy new.

They are selling quite a few of these between the two companies; and sure sales are going to drop as it ages. It’s a cool little niche car; but “sports car enthusiasts who buy cars new” just isn’t that big of a niche.

I know what you mean about “big numbers”.
I’m not one of them though and I still cant see putting out that much money for this car compared to what I could get on the used car market.

I don’t get it either, the left is for passing. You pass then move back right.
In all fairness though; most of the US is pretty good at this. Some areas, like where I am, Chicago area IL, truly suck though.

The work truck looks to have intentionally sped up cut the Camaro off, then blocked the passing lane. The Camaro is just an idiot for trying to pass on the shoulder.
I’m glad the two a-holes crashed, the semi wasn’t doing anything wrong though.

Seriously; this isn’t a “joy ride”; its just a test drive; he didn’t beat the car or do anything reckless. This is hardly an outrage, much less a criminal matter.

310 HP I4 is amazing. It seems like yesterday a 5.7L V8 was producing that HP.I agree, the EcoBoost Mustang is an amazing thing; with the proper amount of power and decent looks. It actually kinda makes the V8 version kinda silly unless its going to be raced for real. That said; I will miss the sound of the Mustang…

Ya that's the problem. Women are intimidated by sight of prettier women, therefore don't race cars. I'm sure this will fix everything.

Ya Stef; no one agrees with you.

I'm 38; I quickly forgave Ford, Pontiac, Corvette, Chevrolet, Dodge, and began looking at American cars again once they became lighter and faster sharper handling, better interiors and had muscle again.

The problem is that American prosperity is now associated with anything BUT American brands. They did it to themselves; what young man growing up in the 70s, 80s or 90s lusted after grandpa's Cadillac?
Even American mussel was shit for 3 decades; but at least those brands were salvageable because they had so little…

I think your assessment is spot on.

I'd take the Miata due to the fact that the top comes down.
I agree though, it does need a bit more power.
How much could be added without ruining the car is hard to say.

Top Gear may survive; but they will need a whole new group, and may have to change up the format.
They cant just pretend that nothing has changed because the whole chemistry of the cast has changed.
I suspect 2016 will be a lot like American Top Gear if they don't - just a crappy imitation of the original.

I see your point; and I'm not saying that Clarkson should get a free pass; but I honestly don't see it as a big deal either. If I was on the receiving end of that I would have walked away from the belligerent attitude immediately without escalation. That's the adult thing to do. When fights escalate their are always 2…

I don't think its a big deal at all; just a bit immature. He should have outgrown this behavior by his age, but at the same time I honestly have no idea how society and men have become so sensitive. It's pathetic that ever little negative human interaction requires lawyers and HR departments to blow them way out of…

Same with my wife; she watched for the entertainment value, and now she loves cars almost as much as I do.

Great article Chris.

I’m going to cut Clarkson some slack on this. This isn't a 9-5 job; it's long days including what would be down-time and drinking time in a normal job. These guys spend a lot of time together, hotels and traveling constantly. Tensions rise, shit happens; apologize and move on without lawyers. It’s not a big deal.…

If you're looking to buy a car to restore, focus on body, frame and paint first.
Repairing these problems are FAR more expensive and time consuming to fix and far more difficult to DIY than mechanical issues.
That's my 2 cents.