Well don’t worry as the 8 production models only come in stick.

Well given that it’s hasn’t managed to complete a rally without blowing an engine, I’m not sure I’d call it a functional rally beast, but it’s the awesomest rally beast!

I doubt it will hit your target price point given that it’s a low volume vehicle, but the website FAQ says you can mount a plow to it.

Well I mean, there was the few hours of can’t believe my good fortune Craigslist browsing before I really doubled down and made sure I did what was best for the family.

I would actually probably have one of these now if it was already rolled out. I have inlaws who live in India most of the time, but visit for extended periods and are currently here for 4 months or so and not living with us. A model like this would be perfect for their needs.

How about a used Cayenne? You can get post-facelift first gens (which were more reliable) comfortably in his budget with a stick shift even in GTS trim. Second gens are also creeping sub $20,000. I believe that all but first model years are supposed to be pretty reliable (though more expensive to fix than a Ford).

I’ll disagree. This thing has the same interior space as the Focus while being 10 inches shorter. Entrance and exit is slightly easier, particularly when putting a kid in a car seat ( I own a van and a hatchback so I have some experience). Ground clearance is 7.8 vs 4.7 in on the Focus, which is substantial if you…

Just as I’m finally getting into BMWs they pull this on me. I’m sure it will be a good car in many ways, but it just doesn’t evoke anything for me.

This hits close to home. I have a 2008 Honda Fit that has become increasingly problematic at 120,000.

I like the E30s, but I recently got a (E36) 318ti and am actually loving it. It feels tighter than most of the E30s I have driven but keeps more of their basic feeling than you would expect. With a bit more power, it would be an amazing little car.  So I’m going with E30s, but the E36s are actually pretty fun (esp.…

These things are meant to be aerially refueled.

I literally just bought an older 3 Series just to have a stick shift in my current automotive stable. It’s made me think more fondly of BMWs, but when one of our daily drivers needs replaced, this makes it less likely that the 3 series wagon will get some consideration.

I’m sticking with my 318ti. Unloved at the time, but it revs like crazy, handles well, and contains few extra gizmos. I really like it now.

I actually red this one closer than I usually do, even going back over a few parts. I assumed that I HAD to be missing something as to what might make this even mildly redeemable. 

Make a run for it, Jordan! Take NASCAR back to its roots!

I agree. The photos were of trails that I would drive my car-based 2WD Transit Connect on. Lets see a little more of how the vehicle uses its ten inches.

Yeah I’m not going to buy it either...because of the name...

eventually you’ll likely be able to find the exact right McLaren for you depending on needs, ability, and price point.

I don’t know if I was that guy, but if I wasn’t, I’d like to rectify that now. I’m not sure why you’re the guy to go to for Transit Connect RS requests, but if you can do it, do it!

I’ve really liked it.