People can do what they want with their money, but there is something to gained from driving an entry level car. If you want to drive Formula 1, you don't start in an F1 car. Mr. Hammond demonstrates thusly.

Nice! I was at the Autobarn in Evanston. Wish I had the space for another toy.

"For those of you who look at this car's $29,500 price tag and scoff that you would rather just buy 15 Miata's (Miati?) for that price, well, yes you could probably do that."

They can brag all they want. Americans with Bentley money won't shop in a dealership where they sell Golfs and Jettas. It's called "branding" and it's the reason Toyota, Nissan and Honda spent millions developing a new dealer network to sell their upscale models. "Volkswagen" is not equated with "luxury" in America…

I had a 79 Corvette. Even if the price of late third generation Corvettes have bottomed out or are now on the rebound, there are better choices to be had on the used market. A used Corvette with an aftermarket turbo in your garage means more wrench work in your future. You can start your project with a much better…

I debadged my 1st gen Miata after making some significant modifications. Looks way better without 'em.

Bruce Wayne's grocery getter.

Sick McVick has him beat.

I bought a TL in 2005 and it's some of the best money I ever spent. I have the opposite of buyers remorse. Literally needed nothing but gas, tires and oil for the past decade.

Gilberto Lima: Jalop trailblazer.

I applaud Kia's ambition. Watch it flop.

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*Cough, cough*

Leasing isn't a solution either. You're paying for the enjoyment of a new car without any of the equity. You make a small down payment, and a monthly fee to use the car. You're limited to around 12,000 miles a year, which is horribly inadequate for many people. Once the lease is up, you give up the car and the…

Meanwhile, on board…

It won't be long before you'll be able to buy a Kia K900 for 20 grand new from the dealership.

I hope the powers that be see the light and keep the Warthog. That thing is just bad ass. Aircraft equivalent of the Incredible Hulk.

Of course this begs the question, if Kia can't sell a $60,000 luxury car, how is Volkswagen going to sell a $70,000 one?

You want to shock me? Tell me the story about a hardworking history teacher or construction worker who worked and scraped and saved his way into buying a new Bugatti. Regale me with stories about his sacrifice and survival on generic macaroni and cheese. Not the fancy Kraft brand. I'm talking store brand you're so…