I think EPA MPG and range ratings are most useful for comparing multiple different models to each other. You know they were all tested under the same highly controlled conditions.

As flawed as real-world testing can be, these kinds of tests are important for accountability. Real-world independent testing is what kicked-off the Dieselgate scandal, which cost VW $21B. Researchers were studying NOx emissions among various diesel passenger cars and comparing them to the manufacturer’s claims. Some…

CR performed these tests in the real world using a fair amount of controls between models. I would expect there to be some variation between CR’s results and a lab-controlled EPA test.

CR detailed their testing controls in the article.

Maybe both. These people sound sketchy:

It’s pretty clear that ammunition and fire were involved.

I am shocked there aren’t ANY Mazdas on this list. The current versions of the CX-90, CX-50, Mazda3 and Miata usually receive great reviews.

Americans DO want wagons, they just want them to have a couple extra inches of ride height and a different name.

In terms of VW USA sales and product lineup, I always assumed the Golf wagon stood no chance against the Tiguan. That is why we never saw cool wagon variants.

The current Merecedes models all look like slightly melted jellybeans

“Babe, why do you spend so much time cleaning that fancy new car?”

I think the Solstice Coupes were targa only.

FWD Jeeps and FWD BMWs belong in the same circle of hell.

Even with all the cool features like integrated fog lights, power rear window, switches on the gauge cluster surround, targa top storage system and stereo head unit door, the del Sol did have a few odd misses. My 1993 Si did not have power door locks, a remote trunk release or a headlight warning chime. In particular t…

At any price, an imported del Sol TransTop is worth it purely for the Gee Whiz factor at local car meets, or because you are a die-hard Honda enthusiast with lots of money.

Fun fact: in some markets, it was called the CR-X, and in some other markets it was called the CR-X del Sol. Only in North America did Honda drop the CR-X name and simply call it the del Sol. Either way, it was not exactly a faithful CR-X successor in the eyes of most reasonable Honda fans.

Yes, the del Sol came standard with a manually removable targa top. I think the motorized TransTop feature was offered as an upgrade in certain markets, and did not come standard.

Also note: the Trans Top was not offered in the USA and the del Sol was already a low volume car.  That makes the decision even more strange.

I drove a 1993 del Sol for a few years. One of the most surprising things about the car was the trunk space. For a fun 2 seater car, the trunk was pretty big. The targa top was removed manually and was stored on this clever rack in the trunk that could pivot up out of the way for trunk access. Even with the top stored…

There’s several red flags in the ad but look at this one: “These are recent pictures. I did not have the date set in my camera”. In 2023, who is selling cars on Craigslist with a point and shoot camera that date stamps the images?