I’m all for shitting on Tesla any day of the week, but this is a non-issue. Light bars ARE illegal for on-road use. No OEM even offers them. Off-road focused vehicles do come with the auxiliary switches for them, but the purchase and installation is up to the owner. 

The old one? Sure, it’s basically just a Lotus Elise with an EV drivetrain swap. It’s already a collectible though, and I think the spirit of this article is NEW cars that will be collectible in 25 years. If you’re talking about the “new” one, then no, it doesn’t count because it doesn’t exist. 

The powertrain and I think the interior are Fiat parts-bin stuff, so I think maintenance and repairs shouldn’t been TOO difficult. The problem comes if it gets crashed and needs body or suspension work. 

True, but there’s also the “lightweight” part. EV’s are very heavy, so the sporty ones have to rely on high horsepower to combat the weight. We don’t have any real 2 door EV sports cars right now, but even the lightest EV that’s considered sporty, the Tesla Model 3 Performance, weighs about 4000 lbs. 

GR86. Lightweight sports cars are not long for this world. In 25 years it’s gonna be even more sought-after than its predecessor, the AE86 Corolla, is now. 

Adding onto the sedan section, if you want a sedan that WON’T bore you to tears, then the Mazda 6 is a great pick. The Mazda 3/CX-30/CX-5/50 all use the same powertrains, so parts will be available for a long time to come even though the 6 is now discontinued.

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.