Subaru’s SGP can’t be modified for RWD, based on what I’ve read, so Toyota will have to supply something.

LOL yes I would agree with that wording. BMW knew last summer it was ending i8 production early this year, so I’m sure BMW financial services has already run the numbers on what it would cost them to keep the incentives high.

It’s not ungainly, but few agree this is among Pininfarina’s best work. The headlights simply don’t work that well with the bodywork, and the two-tone paint jobs didn’t help much either.

Which would have been even less good since the NSX is only a fraction of i8 sales.

I’m not really buying the “meant to be leased” argument. BMW didn’t intend for the i8 to have terrible residuals, or to have sales propped up after collapsing in 2017 by offering lease terms that match or undercut Model S terms.

I wouldn’t be surprised if poor road conditions accounts for the majority of accidents. Drivers in MI don’t like to slow down for icy conditions, which are frequent in the winter.

MSRP? No.

Same caveats apply to the other engines, to a lesser degree, though I don’t know much about the K20 engine.

It’s a little early to write Mazda off. Sure, there are aspects that don’t make sense, like why Mazda invested so much in making a 6-speed auto more efficient while competitors are using even more efficient CVTs or 8+ gears.

The primary distinction with the Miata’s engine is that it’s much cheaper to make. Honda splurged on the F20C in the S2000, giving it forged internals, chain-driven cams and other goodies. The ITR didn’t get the forged pistons, but it did get the special cylinder sleeves that helps these engines rev so high.

It certainly had a lot more soul than the only comparable car, Scion’s dull iQ. A shame smart didn’t give the roadster or the forfour a try here.

WRX is firmly 27.5 to 32, and you’d have to be okay with the base model to find one under 30.

I wish the fuel economy wasn’t quite so bad, but that’s just about it’s only vice. Still looking for a manual with less than a gazillion miles.

According to various reports she was reunited with Carlos in Lebanon on Monday. This warrant amounts to a punishment in that it will likely prevent either of them from attempting to visit the U.S.

There’s so many variables with the 928 that it is hard to price them. Mostly, it’s about condition, and this one looks pretty good. It’s had recent major maintenance, the exterior/interior looks good, and it has the X-factor of having the revvy Euro engine. I would want that verified for sure.

That’s a huge drop for Europe. It’s no wonder they want to abandon it. The local dealer has almost 300 Fusions for sale, but almost all of them are mid-range or stripped-down models, which indicates that anything priced near a competitive crossover will simply not sell. Most are way under the average cost of a new car.

I like that we got a left-field winner, but the Frontier.... important? Hmmm. The 4Runner/Taco comes to mind. The formula didn’t change, and the Frontier also went through cosmetic and drivetrain changes. Also Mitsubishi’s product line. They committed to static better than anyone, and almost died from it. The Ford…

Good one! I totally agree on the Sprinter.

What? Subaru has a lot of association with the eco car movement. PZEVs, highest fuel economy for AWD brand, zero landfill factory... the list goes on. Its average fuel economy isn’t as high as Mazda’s, but with every vehicle being AWD that would be a surprise.

I think the Mustang deserves the mention. The retro styling was definitely pandering and not that innovative. But it really did revive excitement in the car, and it didn’t take that long before Ford actually had engines that matched that excitement.