Mini’s are British cars. Built in Oxford, and styled to look like the original Mini. Also, Vauxhall is a British brand, even if the Corsa is made in Germany and Spain. They even go as far in the adverts as say “Vauxhall, British brand since 19-whatever.”

So I assume we can apply that same logic to the quality of most American cars based on the most popular cars sold in America....?

Because they are useful and inexpensive. And they do not look like trucks.

Yeah I know. I’m American. If Chevy was bought by a foreign company, I’m not sure I’d consider it a patriotic purchase even if they started putting the stars and stripes on the roofs of their cars. (I don’t buy based on patriotism, but if I did, I’d want to buy something actually American owned to qualify.)

Ford of Britain is basically a British brand. Many of the models made by Ford in Britain were never available in the United States.

But Jag is a obsession with British car magazines as they and British media in general tend to be uncomfortably nationalistic.

People put Union Jacks on them - how much more patriotic does it get?

Yeah the heritage is British but it’s German owned now so it’s kind of iffy on if that should be considered a patriotic purchase.

Ford UK is considered a British brand.

Interesting that even as we speak, Japanese automakers have not gotten as near to the top of popularity there as it is here. Our best selling car is a Toyota Camry. That’s cars of course and big-ass trucks are the most popular overall. But I’d say a good 40% of the best selling cars here are Toyotas and Hondas. …

Many Brits consider Ford to pretty much be a home-team brand.

Mini’s not a British brand? I know they are owned by BMW, but the heritage is in England, and they are still built there.

Jaguar isn’t an obsession of the British at all.

They ARE consistent.  It’s just weird.

There are three constants in the universe:

Interesting. Considering the vestigial back seats, would it give you room to recline some? How tall are you?

Not sure; I sit very upright and close to the wheel, but I’d have to figure something out if I were to use that driving position with a helmet because it wouldn’t fit.

I live in LA in a neighborhood where I see at least 2 Ferrari’s a day and half a dozen lambos. I have seen an Evora once, only one time, in the years I’ve been here. One of the reasons I want one, as they will stand out in a crowd of cars that cost three times as much.

The experience of ownership and driving is going to be worlds apart, C8 vs Evora. The C8 will be well-rounded and more liveable, but it’s not going to feel as extreme if only by virtue of the Evora’s tiny cockpit. And some people will find the hand-made experience charming and interesting.

Counterpoint: 6 speed manual.