Someone please give this entire thread COTD!

I knew this day would come.

I haven’t heard of that being the case with the NC retractable hardtop. The technology is mature and electric motors tend to be pretty reliable these days. The old “Just one more thing to break!” objection comes out with any new tech, including a lot of features we take for granted now I.e. power windows/locks.

The CX-5 actually has more interior space than the CX-7 did.

I have a 2012 Mazda3 hatchback, and it’s the combination of a hundred little details that make it fun. It feels so nicely coordinated to drive, agile yet comfortable, practical yet attractive. It’s red and I think it looks fantastic. It has a huge rascally grin on its front end that I think matches its character…

I think you’re right, looking at the shape of the car. Does anyone else run a mid-engine V6?

Pfff, I was doing this at age 6 with thumbtack-tipped Nerf crossbow darts.

I still have my copy of Stephen Biesty’s Incredible Cross sections that I got when I was a kid. It inspired a fascination with all things mechanical and I still absolutely love a good cutaway.

Ha!

P.S. Can I get an un-grey?

What you’re describing is commonly known as “marketing”. It’s super effective!

So basically, an extremely slow cruise missile.

Thanks, I just ejected Raisin Bran through my nose all over my phone. COTD for sure!

I don’t know if it’s intentional, but I love how in the first picture of the B-2 refueling, the shadow of the boom seems to overlay the silhouette of Tacit Blue perfectly.

“Lady Driven.”

This is not so bad. I picked up Gran Turismo 2 when it came out, and I remember being so excited to start winning races and see what new and exotic cars awaited me. Beat the first series and proceeded to collect my well-earned reward... a Pontiac Sunfire. I dropped the controller right there, turned off the…

Saw the top picture with the sheet, and the warning, and looked anyway. How bad could it be, right? I was not prepared.

TL;DR: Do some research before you go car shopping, and bring a knowledgeable friend with plenty of common sense for a second opinion.

Not safe...just safer.