He is right and wrong. Forced induction engines lose less at elevation than their naturally-aspirated counterparts. Simulated atmosphere greatly helps overcome rarified air. Whereas the average atmospheric loss at 6,000 ft for a NA engine is around 30-35%, FI engines sit around 8-12%. Obviously the higher you go…

Exactly my sentiment. An MX-7 is the answer. I am a fan of Mazda (owned 3 so far, including an RX-7) and would be in line to place an order for an MX-7. It would be the answer to those disappointed with the under-powered BRZ.

The Crosstour isn't pretty at all, but it's wonderful as a vehicle. Practical, has tons of options, and it can really move if you get the 259hp AWD version.

3 years old = not a baby

This would be good enough reason.

Because Fuck You, that's why.

Is ground clearance really that useful? I've had Jeep Wranglers and Audi S4s and they all seem to perform the same in deep snow (which is pretty good).

Count me among the people who doesn't like infotainment and navigation systems.

I have heard this about QNX as well. I have often wondered why Blackberry thought that an operating system such as QNX (whose main focus was interoperability between machines), would also make a good operating system for mobile phones, for which user interface was so crucial. I wasn't at the initial meeting at RIM,…

As much as I agree with you, I think we're in the minority on this one.

Oi. Treo 750wx user here...

Agreed. I deliberately ordered my 07 Saab 9-3 without the navigation package. It used a disc based system and I know that buying a cheap Garmin GPS every couple years will be cheaper than buying new discs every couple years.

I agree, I end up arguing with sales guys all the time...

Not for much longer with that company puking cash left and right.

I went to the dealer and had them hook up the 'puter to turn mine off in my Abarth. I move ten feet and it was going off as I put on my belt. I always use seat-belts, I don't need to be reminded of it ever.

DING

My biggest automotive grievance is the proliferation of crappy touchscreens in vehicles. Can automakers please either make them better and more responsive, or stick to buttons and knobs? It's bad enough that I don't have any tactile feedback and have to take my eyes (ever so briefly) off the road to use a touchscreen.…

Still... And this guy too.

Why did you post a picture of the same car over and over again?

Mazda 6?