I mean...they made the Panamera to begin with. So.

He was one of us.

I’ve gotten a lot of “Cars aren’t semiconductors/electronics” replies.

That’s been my “beef” with current EVs, which is really a symptom of an immature, early-adopter technology stage. EVs are either crappy econo boxes with barely enough range to get to work, or 6 figure super cars that regular people cannot afford. EVs are inevitable, and eventually everything will get sorted out, but…

Face it.

I check authors anymore.

ICE engine + transmission + increasing complex equipment to reduce emissions are sure to increase cost of ICE cars. On the other hand, prices of batteries and electric motors is going down.

I get that, but if you're on a tight budget and need cheap hp LS swap is the way go.

You can hate on the LS all you want. It is the best $/Hp you can buy, combine it with its massive after market it is a great engine. It is the Lego of engines, there is an LS swap kit for every car you can think of. There is a reason why it is popular.