An MGB - preferably from the late 60s - early 70s. It’s much more accessible and easier to drive than an MGA, an Austin Healey, classic Jags, stuff from the 50s and early 60s, etc. But it still gives you all the same feelings as those other vintage British roadsters. Certainly not something everyone should own - but…

You were talking about average people buying RAV4s, not the 1% of 4Runner owners that take them off road. I thought that was kind of obvious. Subaru also doesn’t have a pickup in its line up. Though they do have a wagon - which Toyota doesn’t. But for the average person buying a CUV or hatchback, for regular car…

Conversely, I struggle to think of a single thing Toyota does better than Subaru. Maybe people just buy what they like for reasons known largely to them?

Yeah - that XKE coupe take needs to be reevaluated.  Normally I say looks are subjective, but here you’re just objectively incorrect.  

Came here to say ‘Subaru’ - but was late to that party.

I’m not really talking about the GLA. Or really most entry level / mid level Mercedes or BMWs or those kinds of vehicles. I’m thinking more about the kinds of vehicles that tell the world that you have ‘fuck you’ money and you want everyone to know it.  Bentley’s, Rolls, Super Cars, etc.  Just the complete opposite of…

I can remember a time when there were no US constructors, no US drivers and no US races in F1.

End of the day, I find the most embarrassing thing is the need to impress on others your superiority through the things you buy. Whether it’s wealth, masculinity, morality, etc.

I don’t know if the comparison to the Queen Mary is apt at all. The British Government had the same requirements for the QM (and QE) as well - including that they be fast, and strong, and able to contribute to the war effort. Which, they both did to incredible success.

Not my area of expertise, but I suspect it’s largely due to diet. Has there been a rapid increase in fiber intake?  Perhaps through cruciferous vegetables?

There is nothing on this planet more hilariously depressing than someone who is both incredibly wrong and incredibly confident at the same time.

Came here to say this exact thing. I’m having a hard enough time reconciling being 42 years old. I don’t need mathematical errors further messing with my existential crisis.

I have seen way more of Elon’s pasty, flabby belly than can be considered even remotely appropriate. Can we put a pause on photos of him jumping around on Trump’s stage like a lunatic?

If there’s one thing EVs have confirmed for me - it’s that 0-60 times are in no way tied to a car being interesting or fun.

I bought a WRX a year ago - had they still offered the Crosstrek with a 6 speed I’d have probably gone that route. But the very idea of a 6-speed Crosstrek with the WRX’s 2.4L engine... oh man, what a fantastic car that would be.

of course he was. He’s a major public figure that was incredibly influential in charting the course of a Presidency (granted the worst Presidency in history - but still). Dude had influence. And the fact that he owns (owned) a Madison Ave luxury condo and a Palm beach condo - in addition to all sorts of luxury items…

Trump would already be framing this as a ‘third attempt’ on his life by some crazed democrat from Commiefornia.  

I have to admit, I am somewhat genuinely shocked to see one of the wealthy, powerful, elites - actually - face real consequences for something that they said.  

I can’t even express in words how much I would love this car.  I’d take it over any super car out there.  Of course no doubt it’s also super car priced...

As long as you can find one unmodified, the last generation WRX STi (VA). Particularly if, as suggested, any new STIs are going to be either hybrid or full EV.