What? Are you honestly stating that used cars depreciate faster and more than new cars? Notwithstanding the past couple of odd years, this is one of the most inaccurate takes I’ve ever seen on this site. Aside from a few vehicles that hold values really well (example: Wrangler), new cars depreciate something like 30%…

Accidentally roll over grass when they misjudged a curb... fixed that for you.

I mean... everything you said is dead on true. Yet, do you think it’s going to stop? Or, do you think it will continue and even get worse? (We both know that answer).

I think there is a big issue with people underwater though, and the interest rate doesn’t help there. I believe the average person keeps a car something like 8 years, but that still leaves a ton of people replacing cars much earlier. Heck, one reason these long loans became so popular was to “help out” a trade in that…

I would think even if those are true (and I don’t have enough experience with these to know for sure), it’s still a deal to me. I just looked at 2008 GTIs to get a price comparison (and not like VWs are exactly known for reliability), and you are looking at mileage well over 100k to get under $7500 right now. So, to…

A fairly recent car purchase for me was between the Mazda 6 and Acura TLX. (Which is where these fit, not against BMW/MB/etc...) The 6 was more premium and luxurious than the Acura in nearly every way. 

I think Mazda has visions of survival. I mean, after all this time, do you think they can compete with Honda and Toyota? (I’ll help: the answer is no). So what are the chances of them going all the way up and competing with MB or BMW? (also no chance). So they are recognizing that they will never have the volumes/image…

I don’t know if doing this is under 2 minutes is actually good or bad. I mean, professional security firm and expert hackers? Isn’t this kind of like saying, “The FBI secured the compound in 2 minutes”. I mean... isn’t that their job? And is that fast... slow?  If the headline was “KCyclone hacked the Tesla in 2…

You bring up a good thought in your post. To me, this is a Nice Price (by a little, not a lot), but that’s comparing it to other S2000s. If I compare this to other cars around the price point? Well, nobody would ever buy one anymore... their prices are simply too high. It’s an interesting thought though, and I agree,…

I have to argue with the “Plenty of them for sale”. Not because you can’t find an S2000 for sale, but one that is stock? That’s a damn near unicorn, at least at anything considered a reasonable cost. I agree with a lot of what you posted though... although I’d be a nice price if it passed an inspection. I think it’s…

There have been a few themes that went from one line to another, but then it changes with the next redesign. I’m sure you can find some exceptions to my comment, but mostly their cars are different. Just look at the SUV line-up and if the H wasn’t on the grill, most people would have no idea they are related. (i.e.…

I hadn’t thought of this, but could be. Wouldn’t this go the same for Kia though? (which has been much more consistent).

It’s better, although the grill is still a bit of a mess lower down. What I find odd is that Hyundai keeps making changes and trying different things, but when they have a well-received look, they then change it again. There is no Hyundai look or brand. Kia tries to at least give it’s cars some familiarity so they…

Price is right on that line, I agree. The age and mileage really aren’t a concern to me (well I also own an E46), so it’s down to maintenance and an inspection. The interior does look pretty worn too, the wheel was mentioned, but those seats might need some attention too. I went NP, but I agree with your “ok-ish”…

If it was smoked in, I get it. But so many of these had that package, which was nothing more than the lighter and a tiny light in by the ashtray. 

Doesn’t this (or something similar) happen in every state where inspections are required? Last state I was in where they had them, you could just slip the inspection station a few extra bucks and you’d pass no matter what shape your car was in.

I always think these surveys are worthless. How many people drop $50k plus on a car and then immediately tell people it sucks? Doesn’t happen. Even if you hate it, rarely will people admit they made a massive multi-thousands of dollars mistake. Reliability scores based on actual maintenance on 5 year old cars...…

Exactly the one I pictured!

The Tracker just needs the graphics on the side... like Suzuki did! (Maybe they started that in the 80's though. hmm).

Please warn us before posting such images... damn that’s gorgeous. I’m not sure this sums up the 90's for me though, it’s far too nice!