While that is an interesting topic, it’s probably too complex with too many moving parts to really make sense in a post about an unrelated car winning a prize.

A lot of people acting like Raph wants to disqualify any MBZ of the era from classic competition and so must do the same with any models or marques that could be argued as complicit in any injustice, because: LOOK AT THIS SLIPPERY SLOPE BEFORE US.

I would wager the Borrego’s failure was less because of the styling and all because of the timing. You note how it was released in late 2008 but fail to mention that is also precisely when the economy tanked, gas prices started rising, and nobody wanted a real body-on-frame, truck-based SUV, with a beefy 4.6-liter V8.…

I only ever used Tumblr for adult content so I guess I’m never going back.

I was gonna say, Subaru (for the most part) seems pretty determined to maintain easy outward visibility, especially in the Forester.  Sit in a Forester and then go sit in a CX5, CRV or Rav4.  Sitting in the Forester feels like sitting in an ATC tower compared to sitting in a pill box.

Evora.. but it’s more 2 + 1.3 seating

Sure... I tried to make the point that I thought that was a good idea. The cayman is a great platform and would be amazing if they really let it loose.

For people who didn’t get the reference, here’s how you back up a Countach.

Back up like a Countach!

Well, the coffee comes with a lid. The real challenge is drinking a beer - or a decent Martini - while operating a manual.

POO, SEX and ASS are excluded in Kansas? What else is there to do there?

Sure. Sometime after we stop dehumanizing entire ethnic groups.

Yes, he’s a steer...

I was worried people wouldn’t see it.

In 2019, you can buy, new:

Dark blue on the graphite/blue and off white interior is what I am currently thinking, manual of course. :-)

Amen.the old S series used to be great cars. The newer ones have so many bells and whistles that can and will go wrong that used models out of warranty are money pits (as are ALL Audi’s)

I had a turbo Legacy GT 5-speed.

Original post was supposed to be sardonic...

EVERYBODY claims they’ll buy one if it “just came with a manual” but few ever do.