Classic GM parts bin engineering. I’ll use the Saturn Sky as an example:

If this were my thing, I’d have a hard time not going with the absurdly and nearly-offensively ugly Seville bustleback. That said, I think the seller is right on what they should be asking (and will probably need to knock it down for the actual sale). At 7k I think this is a fair buy.

Maybe I’m not reading this right, but isn’t this just inverting the calculation? If policy is set at say 50MPG across a brand, that equates to 2GPHM. If you set a policy that requires 2 GPHM across all models, how is that any different? Your SUVs that get 20mpg (5GPHM) still lag behind and your more efficient cars…

Aside from the ABC this is a pretty reliable car. The ABC suspension isn’t even all that hard to replace, but will cost a bit if you have a shop do it. 

The biggest problem with these tends to be their drivers’ reputation these days. I guess I’m getting old but I’d rather be labeled a boring appliance driver than a street takeover enthusiast.

Fix the dents, rust, bumper trim and then maybe it’ll be worth 5k. ND.

they mention in the comments that it’s been leased through Toyota Financial.

I had a JDM 93 Delica that I really liked. I really dig the idea of a modern PHEV version. I did really enjoy the rawness of the old van though, it was a diesel and a manual that See-Sawed on its cabover short wheelbase. I imagine this new one will be “refined” and “safe”, maybe even “economical”....PFFFF

Tbh I feel they’re a really underrated SUV. They’re not the most exciting, but for their segment they offer a lot for the money.

These are great looking little crossovers -- I still do a double take when one passes, it’s got some Lambo Urus vibes going on from some angles. As an appliance, seems like a great deal.

I had a CT70 in college and the gearbox exploded...at the time had no money or space to store or work on it so it got scrapped. Man....

I really debated a turbo version but realized I needed at least one reliable car for my wife to drive and not worry about. So we got a grand cherokee...but if we ever need a second car (towing, beach 4x4, light offroading, hauling) a silly tuned turbo cayenne is up toward the top of the list.

Szechuan chicken tax?

I hope this nailbiter moment is included

“Show winner” is exactly the type of scene this thing will remain in. Looks like the work was done decent but the safari miatas are pretty played out at this point.

We had this in our s60 as well. A very specific intersection would confuse it to the point of slamming on the brakes every time we’d cross it. There were trolley tracks, which must have had a weird reflection point or something.

2003 Audi a4 3.0. It kept fouling O2s on one side, figured it would be something simple. I’ve replaced virtually everything at this point:

So how quickly are hertz gonna dump these at 1/3 asking price?

In a similar vein, I liked these because of the taillights too:

I would hope with all of that work that its had its timing chain/tensioner service done (requiring engine-out). This is one of those cars that -- unfortunately for the seller -- falls into a gap. It’s a special edition which implies (arguably) collectibility and rarity. The owner has since significantly modified it so…