While this is a fun story to keep running over & over, the whole “unsold LFA” thing is not based in reality and has been a recurring myth for years. A review of Lexus’ sales numbers alone does not mean anything without context.

This is true, but Toyota is sweetening the deal here by making the plug-in option also the performance variant. I wasn’t really interested in the RAV4 before, but I would be open to considering this version for our next family hauler because the power & economy mix is just so compelling.

There is a guy who lives near me and daily-drives a 2nd gen R8. These cars are easy to drive now, so if one has the means, might as well use it daily and leave the family hauler at home unless needed. There is definitely a case for this versus the more hardcore, non-daily drivable sports car that you only experience…

I think you’re spot on. Going to a 2-door for any sport compact car in today’s market that puts big value on practicality seems foolish. 

That’s the GT-R Nismo front bumper, which by memory is made from carbon fiber unlike the normal GT-R. The normal GT-R front bumper for 2011-2016 (FBM22-KB60H) is around $1,500. 

Not sure if you’re referring to the halogens, but the LED headlights that are shown in this story are incredibly good. I love them on my Golf R, and the full high-beams are truly incredible for dark curvy roads. 

Always wanted a Fit, bought a 2017 6-speed manual and spent 2 years with it.

I always felt the RX-8 was a brilliant car, aside from the fuel mileage and relative lack of power. The reliability thing doesn’t really bother me, since it seems to be mostly dependent on the owner knowing how to properly care for the engine.

My Mk7 Golf R is not the most exciting or dramatic car I’ve ever owned, but it simply cannot be faulted as an all-around daily driving tool for an enthusiast. I really find it difficult to come up with things I don’t like about this car. 

I disagree with the quote given by the SVP of Sales. When I bought my 2018 Golf R, the crazy warranty was a big part of my enthusiasm to pull the trigger. My 2015 GTI never gave me issues, but I still wouldn’t want to be caught out of warranty with a VW if I can help it.

Porsche actually do offer “Lightweight” headlights on the GT3s which are worse than the standard units, but they are at no cost to my recollection.

Guys, this is not the successor to the LaFerrari, and is not in the top Ferrari supercar line. This is a regular production car slotted between the standard V8 cars and the top-line, limited hypercar which will eventually come after the LaFerrari.

The best 1997 & 1998 (Championship White) Integra Type Rs can sell privately for more than this. I know owners of ultra low-mile cars who have turned down offers in the $60,000 range and above.

You can commute in the ITR, but it would actually get a bit tiring by modern standards. There’s virtually no sound deadening and the engine is not awake at normal RPMs. And on the highway, you’re cruising at close to 5,000 RPM. I love the car, but it truly is a track focused experience only as opposed to the duality…

Glad you got to drive the ITR, Andrew! Fun day.

I think she pretty clearly said towards the beginning, “If I flip the top, will I drown?” There was a chance to open it at that point but I’m guessing she was scared and they didn’t hear her or think of that option.

What are you talking about? The S2000 is one of the most reliable cars out there, sports cars or not. There are plenty with over 200k miles on the original engine.

I’ve driven an F40. The clutch is significantly stiffer than any other car I've ever driven, second on the list being a 997.2 GT3 RS. I had to shift my whole body weight on the seat to press it down fully. So yeah, this is impressive.

It makes for great headlines to say that these differences are big, but in reality they would not be noticed by the average consumer.

Beautiful car, and probably an investment. Just please lose the Rotas!