It wasn’t all that long ago when manual transmission were still superior to automatic transmissions, if superiority is defined as better acceleration, better gas mileage, better longevity (other than the clutch), etc.

That was a damn good race for COTA. Shame about Mags bringing out the double-yellow in S2 at the end, or Max might have made it... exciting. I’m a Ferrari guy, so it sucks to see them have such a bad showing; Vettel’s suspension failure could have been catastrophically dangerous so I’m glad it was just a retirement…

Patrick nailed it. Straight up. Matrix/Vibe is usually my first recommendation. Since “the kids like Hondas”, Toyotas end up being a bit cheaper used.

One thing I will mention though is to also consider the Pontiac Vibe. Since it’s, “not a Toyota”, they are often a bit cheaper. But both the Matrix and the Vibe were…

I think someone should check in on DT. He’s having an aneurysm.

I’ve yet to see one in the wild, but I haven’t seen a new Z4, either.

Well, actually, what you said was „a guy who hasn’t spent that much time on the podium lately“ and lately he has been on the podium. Plus 120 podium finishes kinda makes him knowledgeable when it comes to trophies 

First Gear:

3 times out of the last 4 races; Iwould say lately he has been on the podium often?!?

I have always hated the spindle, and will not consider a Lexus for next vehicle because I find it so damn ugly.  I have a BMW now, and if this grille is the future then BMW is off my list as well.  It’s hideous.

What?  No one praises and loves the Lexus grill.  It still looks like shit.

It’s also only 150k miles...you can put 1m miles on these things, easy.

Yes, clean and LOW MILEAGE. Not 150k mileage examples. Only the best increase in value.

Wait, who likes the spindle?

I’d be more enthusiastic if the top came off like the original Blazer/Jimmy, but I do suspect you’re right about the future value. I’m not sure I;m into a ten year buy and hold at the asking price. 

I miss 2 door suvs like this. As a child free woman and an introvert who refuses to do the whole ride sharing thing I find 4-doors redundant for me. NP

Where's all the people that love the spindle grille? Not counting the ones wearing the white jackets in their padded cells.

And if the mechanic fails to do all those steps, then they’re negligent. And they’re responsible for the damages their negligence caused. And that’s exactly what happened here. For simple negligence you do not get attorney’s fees. So, to overcome this, the plaintiff’s lawyer tried to include a consumer protection law…

I still hate it. It is literally keeping me from buying a GX

I still lothe that grill

The RCF models do it well