Good point, it didn’t even get an experiment type number like the earlier ‘vette prototypes (XP-882, XP-987 GT). Another nit: the four-rotor engine was probably not gigantic. 6.4 liters is a lot of displacement, but the engine itself probably occupied half the space of a 5-liter V8.

Yes, that’s the part that’s being overlooked. As a Saab owner I see the occasional Turbo X or Viggen go for double KBB—or more—because it’s a rare configuration or simply rare period.

The Type-S also gets a mechanical LSD, which is kind of nice with a biggish V6 up front. The Accord will feel softer, as well, because the suspension is also different.

The sweet spot for the 9-5 is probably the 2005 model year Aero. I always recommend the later 9-5s because of the early cars’ oil sludge issues. The later cars almost all had the B235R engine, which is great, and a better suspension.

I’ve seen a vinyl wrap on the headlight surrounds on a black 9-5 and it looks pretty good. I don’t mind the chrome that much, but it’s definitely a “what were they thinking???” move. Not history’s best refresh...

Oh wow, I have never seen one of these in person. The Sportback, yes, but not the Evo Lite. It could be fun, but those old DCTs have to be ticking time bombs.

The Vortec V8 and 4L60E are a super reliable combo. Not nearly as fun as the Aero but nice enough. Gas mileage is wretched, but it’s the same with every true SUV.

The Flex EcoBoost is a fun drive, but the regular V6 not so much. It’s hard to argue with 83 cubic feet of cargo, though.

I’m not aware of a E91 335i in the U.S., but he could go for a 328i wagon with a stick if he can find one.

The 9-3 sportcombi could be gotten with AWD, but they are rare and only sold for a few model years. And pretty much any 9-3x is hard to find; I have yet to find one nearby with a stick.

The Saabaru is a hoot, but you take a big hit on interior space. Even the 9-3 longroof has more cargo space than the Impreza platform.

I have a sedan with the same LK9 engine and while it’s not as smooth as the old H-engine used in the 9-5s it’s very reliable and understressed. I just wish the manual transmission was a little smoother.

I believe they were. Rambler Motors in London imported them. I believe many of them, including Gremlin, Hornet, and Javelin were converted to RHD and might have all been badged Rambler, but I’m not sure.

Exactly. And back when the Supra/Z4 was being designed, both companies were on team “no-Android-Auto”, so the inability to easily change that in the Supra is not surprising. I gather that Toyota is also adopting Android Auto, but not for all models.

I agree with you on many fronts, although I do think that VW has figured out a good model lineup a few times, only to shoot itself in the foot...

Driving in Michigan, I’ve had two springs on two different cars break. It’s made worse by the incessant corrosion you get from driving on said Michigan roads.

I love the photo of the e-hybrid Panamera out front. That’s more or less the car the still-born EB112 wanted to be.

True, his designs were still contemporary—his Maserati Kyalami was very ‘70s and almost ‘80s—but with his proposals for BMW Frua really stuck to his guns on the fastback, fat C-pillar design aesthetic. Hhe did three more concept cars for that brand. Each one was a crisply defined fastback coupe, and it wasn’t what BMW…

Even in Italian design, there’s a lot of bad stuff mixed in with the good. Pietro Frua was a very talented designer, and some of his stuff just oozes class, especially when seen person (mostly Maserati, and mostly the ‘50s and ‘60s). But it’s not for everyone and Frua couldn’t—or more likely wouldn’t—adapt to the more…

There’s a bunch of stuff other than the head gaskets that can go wrong with a car this old, never mind the mileage. I’m thinking it’s not a bad price for an OG Outback in good shape, but as a daily driver, the later cars offer a better experience. Condition more than miles govern the asking price for older Subarus.