These are the original data miners.

Fuck that, I'm buying a new car like either the GT350 or the M2 when that comes out. Hooray for engineering jobs!

But if I buy a Corvette I can attract a sugar daddy.

-Unlikely
-I wish, would have bought one instead of GTI
-Don't rule this out just yet now that the F150 is sorta light
-Also don't rule this out, I mean the SRT10 was a thing, right?
-Probably never going to happen (See: Flying cars)
-Ram 1500
-Comanche
-Only 2 years away for the past 20 years
-Not sure who that would appeal…

Expect the dealerships to do their usual shenanigans. 52k will be 70k-80k.

They're probably going to have a situation similar to that with the Z/28 and ZL1 where the GT350 is much more handling-focused while the GT500 has higher horsepower but the prices are relatively close. It's not that hard to foresee or comprehend.

The answer is always:

Manual shifting is over rated these days. "Computer is faster than you. Can you confirm you understood that message?" [Bad F1 joke.] Plus, you have the added benefit of having both hands on the wheel. Join us in the 21st century, Jalop! I have 25 years of car ownership under my belt, all being manual. I've finally…

Sit in both then say that. The quality of materials and fit and finish of the VW will be top notch.

The Golf R is the slower but more comfortable and luxurious version of the STi and Evo X. If it were me I'd go for the Evo or STi, but some people want a more luxuries or comfortable sports car, rather then a full blown rally car for the road.

If you think the Golf R in any of it's iterations competed against the STI... Then you are in desperate need of rehab.

993 prices are legitimately stupid these days