In real life, does it come with a manual transmission?

Neutral:

1st Gear:

That is certainly true. That said, it has become an accepted industry standard for how to assess safety in vehicles.

“I actually didn’t realize crash tensioners largely aren’t a thing on rear seat belts.”

“... best CVTs in the business.”

Don’t worry, the CVT will likely come with ‘Sport-Mode’ which provides pre-programmed ‘shift’ points for a more sporty and less rubber-band-y driving experience.

This post should be followed up with another called “All of the other cool cars you can get with a warranty for less than $85,000".

Erik needs his membership card revoked. That shit-box is about as close to a 390 Hp Cobra as my 93 Accord.

I think the real question that needs explanation first is what do you consider ‘relatively well’ to be relative to?

First, I understand the concept of a vehicle platform and wheelbase is not my concern. 3/4 ton trucks used to have three of four wheel bases but that doesn’t have anything to do with my point. You are ignoring the fact that each generation of almost ANY vehicle has a larger footprint than its predecessor. For example,…

Well, there’s nothing wrong with my 4Runner, I like it quite well. I would, however, enjoy an updated version that is similarly sized and equipped (which does not exist).  

3rd gear: Does this mean Toyota will end up making the Tacoma even larger yet? I guess I’ll be sticking with my 85 4Runner for eternity.

This take is about as hot as a steaming turd.

I think you missed the real story here...

That is a good idea. That said you are an asshole for suggesting I’m brain-dead. I’m quite capable of blinking on command. Everyone that ‘hopes’ for a large refund isn’t consciously making an “I’m not responsible enough to use a savings account” decision. Some actually are equating the size of the refund to how much…

How so?  Did your state lose some of it’s ability to use you as a pawn via the SALT deduction?  

This is exactly my point.  

Right, I am brain-dead because I think it is dumb to listen to someone say they got screwed when they actually don’t understand how it works.

I would argue that people you claim got ‘screwed’ by SALT deduction changes did not get screwed. SALT deductions are a slick way for high-tax states to subsidize their high taxes with federal money. States just use citizens as the middle-man to extract more federal money from the system. Someone pays high taxes to the…