Oh boy.

:Reads up on Andrew’s developments:

Whatever it is, I know it’ll be awesome. Just trying to make sense of it, and– although it sounds fun –a rear-engined ‘Vette is fucking stupid and unrecognizable.

Cannibalization, that’s why. They’d be kidding themselves to treat this as a Huracan/R8 copy+paste job and enjoy the same success.

Unpopular, Dark-Horse Opinion™ time:

GM got burned the last time they tried to hide the details of the C7. In order to make sure they fool everyone this time around, they’re trotting out this thing as a sure-as-sunshine C8 that completely reimagines the ethos of the Corvette.

Turn signals are really more of an Easter egg on all BMWs, my dude.

I love me some Tom. 

Yup. Headrests were the giveaway for me immediately.

Nothin. But. Net.

THIS GUY FUCKS, AM I RIGHT?

I forgot about hospitals/medical facilities. I’m honestly having a tough time thinking of others!

Right. But they still want to partake! And save for at the flea market, antique mall, or during a home purchase, auto dealerships are really the ONLY places where haggling is an expected ritual.

Everyone hates haggling over price

I like this.

A horse is a horse, of course, of course, unless it’s Monsieur Ed.

I will always associate the ‘Fins with Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. It doesn’t matter how well they do during any given season, as I’m convinced the first action that hits Tannehill waking up in the morning is chuckling at “EXCUSE ME. I’D LIKE TO [pause] ASS YOU A FEW QUESTIONS.”

Semi-related: does the G20 3-series get rid of the model designation on the trunk lid? I’ve noticed all photos of this new car void of the alphanumerals.

Solid NP. If it’s in-fact still running well past 200k, it’s probably due to a combination of (1) common maintenance items that have been tended to over the years, and (2) neglecting some maintenance items that have congealed into a goo that just so happens to be holding this car together. Even if it proves to be a…

Doug Demuro is already working on the review video.

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