That’s fair. A WRX can get you into trouble quickly in the summer. And that much more quickly in the winter (see the dude who got into a one-sided disagreement with a snowplow).

Absolutely - getting going is tremendously helped with AWD - and we live on a fairly steep hill - so on the few days it snows, full time AWD is amazing. I know there are plenty of arguments out there about AWD not helping you stop, or being much better for cornering - particularly on ice. But starting moving is an…

This is increasingly an issue everywhere there’s water - and is problematic not just from a public health / pollution stand point - but also for the safety of people living on the boats. Responding to emergencies on boats - like a fire or the vessel itself sinking - is far more difficult than responding to an…

When it’s -40 out with windchill pushing -50, sweaters, hoodies, etc aren’t going to cut it.  You need a big coat, and the warmest ones do tend to be at least a little puffy.

The Series 1 E-Type has always been my favorite. A wonderful exercise in form over function while still looking beautiful. I particularly loved it when they have those great toggle switches, before safety concerned had them replaced with far less beautiful rockers. Looks just like something out of a mid-century…

Winter-tires are fantastic, and are probably the single best thing you can invest in if you want to drive safely in winter conditions.

Why non-WRX / non-STI?  

Honda does seem to be more serious about keeping stick shifts around - even if it is a cost they could eliminate. And I suppose if they do become one of - if not the only - manufacturer that allows a person to buy a reasonable, affordable, family car with a stick they might actually corner a small, but very passionate…

Challenger is done

I think the WRX looks great. I mean, no, it’s not a masterpiece from Pinifarina. But I think it’s at least as good looking as most of it’s competition. I get not liking the cladding - but I’ve never understood people that don’t like the rear end. The rear lights are fantastic. It’s actually one of my favorite parts of…

As a recent WRX owner, currently driving the car in winter conditions on 4 winter tires - it is one of the most confidence inspiring cars I’ve ever owned for bad conditions like this. If feels unflappable - it goes when you want it to go. It stops when you want it to stop. It turns predictably. Frankly it almost feels…

So this is it - these are the last stick shifts you can buy. And many of them probably won’t be around much longer.

This is doing them a bit of a disservice.

I love Subarus - and it was an obvious choice for us when it came time for a new car. I just wish I could have had more choice besides a WRX if I wanted a stick shift. Still, It’s snowing like hell right now - and there isn’t a car I’d rather be in than our manual transmission, AWD with winter tires. Calmly maneuvering…

I’m hard pressed to think of a situation where a person would be stuck in their car long enough to play a video came, where they also don’t have to be watching the road.

While it’s obviously not what they planned - and I get the disappointment - don’t discount Newfoundland in the winter.  People pay very good money to go there and storm watch.

Watching the video, I’m stunned that there’s a chance they all end up making it through that alive.  I’d have assumed some were gone before the SUV stopped moving.

So what’s the takeaway here?

Are you being serious with this title and this comment?

It’s Morgan. it has to be Morgan. There’s no other option than the one offering three wheelers with painted sharks mouths and designs that date back to the best of the 40, 50s and early 60s - but with all (most?) of the modern safety and performance requirements that come with a new car.