I agree with you 100%. Except I think the Honda twin of the MDX is the pilot, which loaded out would still be about 20-30k cheaper.

For comfort: ventilated seats in the summer time. A/C can only do so much when the leather seats are 100*F+

I was also thinking the IS 500 F. Naturally Aspirated V8, 400+ hp:

100% RC F would be a great fit, or at least deserves a test drive. I’d also throw in a Corvette:

Same with our Toyota Dealers here. Other makes have at least a few of each model to test drive. Went to 2 major Toyota Dealers and neither had a single new car/truck/suv. Car Max had many more Toyota’s than the dealer did. Such an odd time...

COTD

Thank you so much for putting this together! Sometimes there are so many options you don’t know where to start, this helps me a ton diving into reddit!

https://letmegooglethat.com/?q=MPGe

In every rental car I have, bloody auto start/stop. More aggravating for cars that reset your selection after it’s shut off. 

GV70

Do you have access to new Rav 4's?

It’s Kia’s badge in Korea

BBS...the rim manufacture?

Adam - I love your reviews. Your writing is friendly, detailed, and focused. My favorite section is the Class and Competition. I wish all the Jalopnik reviews had them; it provides a clear picture for driving homework when comparing this to other cars.

I recently rented one for a week and it is SO much fun to drive. You’re right, the turbo punch made it a blast and the interior felt more upscale than similar luxury cars.

Another trick is to click the filter for owners only. Most of those are posted by scammy dealers. 

2003 Explorer, asking $1,000

I think that’s a fantastic idea! Being that large of a platform, they have plenty of room to store the batteries and motors. In some states you can drive EVs in the HOV lanes too...