I’d say companies like Waymo and Cruise are a lot more above-board in their approach to autonomous vehicles. Any and all liability lies squarely with them, since they don’t sell cars to the public, and also file for permits in the areas that they operate. With GM, Ford, Mercedes, and especially Tesla, the liability is…

Not wanting to give Musk money aside, they want an executive class vehicle, and absolutely nothing about the Model 3 is luxurious. In fact, it’s probably the most relentlessly dour and spartan car on sale today. 

The Model S is great for interior space and practicality, but absolutely nothing about that interior says “executive class”. The facelifted version is better, but even the 2020 has a decade-old interior and is going to feel pretty cheap and dated. TBH the original Model S felt a bit cheap inside when it was brand new.…

I bet Mazdas 2.5T would fit in the Miata just fine. They’d just have to retune it for a sportier feel. As it is right now all the torque dies off after 5500 RPM, which is a real bummer if you try to wind the engine out. 

Forget the SUV angle. A factory Safari Miata with a lift, skidplates, mudguards, knobby tires, and plastic fender flares would FLY off dealer lots.

I think the Miata will be fine. With Mazda going upmarket and making vehicles with higher margins, it’s not like they need the Miata to be a huge moneymaker in the first place. They keep it around for the enthusiasts and for the brand image. Compared to all the CX-5/50's and CX-70/90's, losing a couple thousand Miata…

Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet

It makes a pretty big difference, especially in noisier, less balanced engines. I've taken off the cover on my 4 cylinder cars just to see how much louder it would be, and it's a noticeable difference. Also, direct injection is a LOT louder than port. There's a lot of higher frequency clatter that can make it through…

I’ve always had a soft spot for Bentley. They’ve managed to maintain their character, unlike Aston Martin, especially in the interior. Cover up the logo on the steering wheel, and I would still guess it was a Bentley. Aston Martin’s interiors are lovely, but VERY generic looking. I think part of it that AM had a lot…

Probably just for a clean look. That big cover over the engine also has sound deadening underneath it, which helps with noise, vibration and harshness. 

I’m 4 years into a 72 month loan, and I put $5k down at 8% (my credit is shit). Currently my car is worth more than double what I owe on it, which is weird because it’s just a Mazda 6. KBB quoted me $19k for a private party sale value, and about $17k for a trade-in. I don’t know if I trust the trade-in value though.…

My only issue with this answer is how far down I had to scroll to find it. The Ioniq 5 N is the ultimate embodiment of the hot hatch ethos (maybe at a bit high of a price), and the only EV I’ve ever actually WANTED. 

On the NSX take:

Thanks, now I can never un-see that. 

$40k gets you a loaded Mazda CX-5 turbo. Just look for the signature trim. You can even get it with the best red in the automotive industry. Sorry, Ferrari. 

Maybe...

Yeah, the tires that Mazda specs are pretty crappy. They use some weird SUV tire even on the sedans to limit road noise. Even the cars they made before their 2018 upmarket shift had terrible Yokohama tires. I swapped them for some Hankook summer tires that I’ve been VERY happy with on my 2015, and I’ll probably get…

You can also get the Mazda 3 with AWD and a 2.5 turbo engine with 250HP. Doesn’t sound like all that much, but it also has 320lb-ft of torque, which is a LOT for such a small car.

And PLENTIFUL on the CPO market. 

They punch FAR above their weight when it comes to build quality and interiors.