I’d like to think it’s a marketing ploy, but I have to agree. When they drop the manual option in new GTI that’s more of just a mid cycle refresh, you have to believe this is for real going away. Quite a shame. I taught the next generation (my kid) how to drive one, though she’s not really interested. I have two…

Burke’s fate has remained a puzzle ever since. The society said that some reports from the time indicated that he was seen near the pilothouse of the ship and waved to the Collingwood as he sank to the bottom.

1. I think MINI needs to keep it chic, young, and stylish in their advertising. A MINI is as much a fashion accessory as it is a car.

20% of a 100 grand?

“This boy is a hero!”

I sense an opportunity for someone, somewhere to prove something...

It’s funny how the BAT effect brings new cars into the “collector” spotlight. They take a chance on a low mile rare condition CRV, people flip out, bid it up, and then 6 more show up. I’m waiting for the next Honda Odyssey to come up after a recent low mile on sold for about $20k.

It’s cool, but I have a feeling we all run around with that one person in the crowd who would constantly call it a “Grand Pricks.”

Wondering about a BMW 3 series long roof or Mercedes wagon in this price range to fit 3 kids but still have some sporty appeal.

Yes! I’ve seen the mel gibson one.  There are some high level creators/artists out there.

Miniatures are a great way to have fun in the car hobby when garage space or budgets are otherwise constricted.

Take your star. Heroes don’t always wear capes.

“Gee Doc, I don’t know how that plug got stuck in my fuselage.”

fair and honest assessment.  Thanks for taking the time to share. 

Great writeup on the LC500. Yes, I was on the FJC forums for a few years and remember you from there (and here). You..don’t...remember...me? (Just kidding, I was a seldom poster there).

Good to know.

Very sad. Kind of avoided the Speed Racer movie for a lot of years, not knowing much about it. Daughter and I watched it and it instantly vaulted into our top 10 list. I think I read somewhere that Speed Racer (the ‘60's original) was pretty much responsible for introducing mainstream North America to/popularizing…

Now I’m just picturing the VB team, lol.

I recall reading somewhere they dropped also, but not as drastically (? maybe like ~13%)

We might be related. There’s something real about a car that punches above its price—feel like getting more than I deserve. On the pricier ones, just kind of expected: “well, it should be good for what i paid.” That being said, I do think a Supra gives a lot of punch for $55-60k, just don’t know if I’d call it twice th…