I agree, but the S2000's lack of auto option is what kept it from being more mainstream. Honda would probably have sold exponentially more with an auto in them.

So... This is for those of us that wanted a less pretty, more “hairdresser” version of an F-Type?

Cars from the 80s and 90s were genuinely interesting - they came in many shapes and sizes, they had quirky characteristics, splashy graphics, and early electronics. Some didn’t age well but it was all interesting. Also, these cars were still dangerous - many would willingly kill you for a driving mistake, and that…

You can’t listen to an investor - they are “invested” in the issue and will have obvious bias. The Tesla dashboard is designed for a world with autonomous vehicles, where looking at the road is not a necessary activity while in a car, but that world is not here yet.

Like most things in life, there is a spectrum with extremes, and you’re going to get the most enjoyment from the stuff in the middle. For horsepower, around 400 is the sweet spot if you ask me.

Life-size Micro-machine!

Of course that’s a tape deck! Didn’t you ever watch Iron Eagle?

Has anyone checked to see if Chris can drive stick?

“No Mr. Bond, I expect you to fly.”

I think the biggest problem is that for a hundred grand, many people want a fancy badge on the car, and “Dodge” just isn’t shiny enough.

This Scout is a good option, or the Triumph America/Speedmaster. Triumph has a great engine and good clearance for a cruiser you can get over on.