It may be "the dumbest car... in the world," but it has seating for 5. That makes it more practical than many, many alternatives.

I disagree. It's like someone realized how totally awesome Audi's "Aviator Gray" was, and then hired a 3rd grader to re-create it.

First thing I thought was, "Wow, Missouri has no state or local gas taxes?"

That's OK by me. I'll befriend the mechanic in picture #6, just so I can listen to all those Alfas belch smoke at me several times a month. What a glorious garage.

Front view: "Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the Mazda Elise Catfish Edition"

Human Machine Interface...?

Starting conversations, and continuing a one-on-one thread, are both things that Kinja facilitates. Is this all that the comment section aspires to be? The previous commenting system used to allow easily *browsing conversations*, primarily via the use of scrolling, and javascripty reveal things, without jumping into…

Stories like this make me glad to be alive, proud to be human, and grateful that I'm not Australian.

Really? Are HMI or user experience not valid grounds for complaint? So what if it's technically possible to view the comment threads by clicking here or there? The point is, "Kinja" has placed enormous friction in the way of the Jalopnik (or Gawker in general) readership from engaging in open conversation, whereas the…

Good point. My first impression (http://jalopnik.com/5942243/?post=52577177) makes sense to me again.

That was my inclination, too. It apparently didn't stop them from *threatening* legal action, which is the real world version of forcing the little guy to go all-in or fold.

I saw the title pic, and thought, "Miata hardtop? Good luck finding one of those under $1000."

A bold claim. Here's some SCIENCE to back you up:

I think the wagons had the same drivetrain, right?

If there were an Olympic athlete factory that would spec and sell them, yes.

And I'm allowed to click the "reply" button, and type a message, and they are allowed to gauge readers' opinions utilizing such feedback, and make editorial judgments.

As a former owner of a metallic-teal Escort of similar vintage, I can confidently say that the car deserved it.

Is it the left column or the right column on KINJA that we're supposed to post editorial complaints about relevance and such? I'm so confused.

I'll drink to that!

How is it consistent with GM's claim to be a successful business, and their company being good for the country, for them to advocate the government selling their stake at a loss to the taxpayer? GM, I want the government out of your business too, but earn your way out, please.