Mini too!

Alternate headline: Market continues to confirm Alfa Romeo has most overpriced MSRP of any brand.

I think this is more a recognition that their vehicles are overpriced.

If I ever wanted to see controversial, this is that comment.

I owned both the Gen1 and Gen2 of the CTS and got to drive on the track both V versions. The Gen 1 CTS standard was ok it felt confident on the road but nothing really stood out about it. The Gen 2 felt so much more planted and felt kind of eager to take turns, the interior was great and the styling was just better. I…

I’d argue that the 2nd gen Scirocco was better before it got bloated and became the Corrado. But that’s my opinion. Good choice though.

SW20 MR2 all day

Well, it’s comparing base trim prices, so options aren’t involved. This is more like the new Cayman T costing more than the outgoing Cayman S.

could be worse.  Look at Toyota.  Each generation is “can we hit this vehicle with even more ugly sticks and still sell everyone we make?”

Glen, I found the perfect car for you right there in Jersey. A 2019 Genesis G70 with an honest-to-God 3-pedal manual. While I’ve never driven a G70, the auto press, including more than one Jalop, have raved about it. Its a Genesis, so it it has all the bells and whistles Hyundai can throw at it. Its based on a Kia, so…

As a GTI owner and a dad of 2 boys, this was the first thing that popped into my head when I saw the price range and the guys requirements.

I thought markups were still ridiculous on the GT350s, but Autotrader has a few 2016-17's for under $50k.  

I came here expecting to see Golf R, but then again isn’t the whole point of these questions “Please show me something fun and practical that is not a GTI/Golf R” or “Show me a sporty weekend car that is not a Miata”

Nothing says “fun” like prudent financial decisions.

Wait for the GR Corolla. I know I am.

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My daughter will be of driving age in a couple months so I’ve already been thinking about it. Luckily nearly 2yrs ago I picked up a 14' Focus with only 31K miles on it and in practically new condition. I could sell it today for 30% more than I bought it (and only 36Kmiles on it now) but like everyone else, I’d need to…

My son’s getting our 2016 Outback in a couple months...which is nuts that it’s the equivalent of a $20,000 used car. A 6 year old 85,000k mile Outback...worth over $20,000. What a world.

FWIW, the $5k spent on my first car 20 years ago is only about $7500 today as per an inflation calculator, but based on the hours of work required to save that much up at minimum wage then vs. today gets me buying power of about $11,500. I think the Canadian market is a little more sane (only a little) than the US…

For only $1,200, I bought an 11 year old Saab 9000 off eBay in 2003. That’s about $1,850 today. Non-driveable scrap is listed for that these days.