All of which are “tremendous.”

Not completely unmolested - you’re forgetting the chimp.

I wonder why they call it the W12 S when it supposedly has a V-12 engine? Hmmm.

They all drive Suzuki Equators instead.

If you’re in Wisconsin, it’s probably because they actually worked on the assembly line for those things.

The car I seriously considered before getting a GTI - a TSX with a stick.

My thought as well. You beat me to it.

One of the Porsche drivers had the same problem I have - you drive Japanese cars for years, then suddenly you get a German car and the wiper stalk works the opposite of what you’ve been doing your whole life.

OK, so since you asked, do you hear wind rushing around the mirror too, or does mine just have a minor air leak somewhere? I think the problem is that I’ve never had a car quiet enough to actually hear wind noise.

“Mr. Jones? This is Bill down at Smith Honda. Yeah, it turns out there’s going to be a longer delay in getting the new airbag for your Civic.”

The number of people complaining about the hyperbole is interesting.

I somehow feel vindicated.

My entire job is helping corporations (including a couple of car companies) comply with governmental regulations. It’s a job creator!

Indeed - I compared getting a new GTI against a used 2013 TSX (stick). Frankly, they’re equally nice inside, although if you like wood in your interior the TSX would win.

Isn’t the answer to #3 always Miata?

“But Marge, look at that hang-dog expression. He’s learned his lesson. Let’s get him a present!”

It’s like autocrossing my 200SX SE-R - one front wheel off the ground, rear beam axle articulating to stay firmly stuck to the pavement, ensuring massive understeer.

In the late 90s when I was autocrossing, it was the VW guys who seemed to think their MKIV GTIs were annointed by God himself and were convince my SE-R was about to spontaneously rust into oblivion. Not sure if they’re still like that (I don’t hang out with them), but the brief interactions I see in these forums make…

Fairly reachable by snow, salt, slush, rain, and dust as well.

With an SR20DE? Swoon!