I know how it's supposed to work and read.

Actually, correct me if I'm wrong, but I recently read that gauge is a real oil pressure gauge on Miata's from 1990 - 1994. In 1994 they replaced the inner workings and it just became an idiot gauge. It's not a super legit source, but I've read that in many places.

As always, the answer is...

This is possibly my favorite thing about any Camry ever made.

Me, too. I wish I could dim all the useless info in my cars to black, save a speedo and tach. That would be awesome!

BOOM. Makes sense, now.

Jason,

This Beetle GSR is a hell of a lot of fun to drive. It's surprisingly easy, too, with a light but not overly sensitive clutch, hill-holding (which I've grown to love), and an easy, satisfying shifter. It's quick, pretty nimble, and generally defies you not to have fun while you're driving it, unless you're in a…

I'm not guilty of this (not that I haven't considered it).

My noise isolating (not noise cancelling) headphones work pretty well.

Frustrating.

Wanting to put the armrest up because you can't fit in your seat.

Agreed. It's just like any other transportation.

Agreed. I'm 6'2".

Yeah, but coming from English, it sounds like the middle syllable is emphasized.

Yeah, but, for example, in Japan, you say:

In Japanese, "Subaru" is "suBAru".

I wouldn't say it's so ugly.

Does it have to be an XT?

I've yet to drive a CVT.