It is short-sighted. Without such a “halo” car, BMW assumes the attitude of GM in the 70s. That is: “people will keep buying them, because that’s what they did last year”. Even GM sells a semi-super Corvette. If they don’t do another M-1, maybe they could make a 3-series that didn’t cost a fucking fortune to maintain…

“Here are cars you can’t get” is pretty much the theme of every auto show.

I’m truly concerned that 170k is too much milage for people to consider. Honest question: How long do today’s Euro-luxomobiles typically last? My DD is a 2007 Volvo S-60 (purchased Tavarish-style for a fraction of the MSRP) and my dealer seams surprised that I still own it and want to keep it running.

Unless you live in Minnesota like me. Then it’s “Zipper Merge”! http://www.dot.state.mn.us/zippermerge/ No one knows this is a rule and it will never be followed, but you did say “wish”.

Me too- although what I really want is for Kia to make something like it that I could reasonably afford (and, c’mon- it already looks a bit Kia-ish.

My first ever ever car that I really owned and wasn’t a hand-me-down was an ‘83 GTI. In this color. Needless to say I have a soft spot for it. That said, this example looks to be more trouble than it’s worth, even for this price, which is exactly half what I paid for mine (used, in 1986). CP.

I wish F1 rules were as simple as NASCAR http://www.foxnews.com/auto/2017/08/03/nascar-makes-startfinish-line-new-overtime-race-marker.html

You’re right. F1 is not racing. Now go back to watching your NASCAR like a good boy.

not quite-here is amore accurate pie

No true NASCAR fan would want to watch a race in a state where Kilary won the vote. I mean, they make wine in Sonoma for pete’s sake- NASCAR=beer, not chardonnay, my friend. So slap on some snow tires and replace those stupid “headlight” stickers with high beams and let’s race in America.

If only there was a real Road course in America we wouldn’t need these pretend ones...

What kind of nut? Our kind of nut!

But at least you’ve got, you know, German reliability going for you.

Peter (and all at Jalopnik). I love these sort of stories-keep ‘em coming!

Neutral: Yes, Dieselgate has made me swear off VW. I have owned several (including a TDI wagon), but after years of “giving them another chance” when yet another dashboard light went on, It’s over. Over. Man though, that electric minibus is cool. No, not again...

“You want something that even people who don’t know mule-stool about cars can see and think, damn, what the hell is that?” Emphasis here on visibility. The Lotus is an awesome idea, but these are very low and very tiny compared to your neighbors Nissan Armada. Not only won’t they see you, they may not even realized it…

Currently own 2 Volvos. I like the brand, and the cars are very good, but a big reason: the DEALER has been awesome. From the sales staff to the service folks, I have always been made to feel like a valued customer.

Had something like this happen to me a while back. Ordered an, 05 Subaru Legacy GT Wagon, dealer said it would take a month. After a month they said the factory was already done with 05 and I could get an 06, maybe. For more money. All the while my deposit was with the dealer and I was off the market.

Silver paint