Apples and oranges. A 996 shifter is cable actuated whereas the Miata goes direct into the gearbox (I believe). Miata shifters are (along with Hondas) kind of the gold standard, but compared to the previous rod-actuated shifters in 911s, the 996 is amazing. Also, having brand new shift cables helps too. Read more
*takes bow* Read more
There may not have been room for an inline 6 and they’re not going to extend the front end for an entry-level trim level. Read more
I mean, I’ve seen attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion and meh. 959 is better. Read more
Correct, not in Euro markets. We’re in the US so I default to that, but I clarified things in the story. Read more
Again, this is specifically an issue with the California-style gas pump nozzles with the little accordion boots. Read more
Nissan has been having production difficulties, first with the semiconductor shortage and then Nissan had to issue a stop-sale for roll away risk on the auto models. Read more
I’m with you, but this just works in a way that it shouldn’t. The specific shade of yellow helps too. Read more
Employed to protect property, more like. Read more
Maybe German sanitation workers are more conscientious? Read more
None of those compete on power or price. Also this engine is arguably better than any offered by the Germans. I say that latter part as someone who LOVES the 4.0-liter AMG engine and the 4.0 Audi motor. Read more
Operative word was feel and not look, but I understand and appreciate your sentiment nonetheless. Read more
I didn’t get a chance to see if it was an annular brakes car or not, but I wouldn’t be surprised. Read more
To my knowledge, nobody makes a replica coupe 356. That being said, I kind of agree with you as far as the Speedster replicas go. One from Beck or something, that’s built like a real car makes a ton of sense. Read more
They say that it does, with future versions being electric. Read more
Then why do you work here??
JK, it’s for the love of the game. I know. Read more
Being judgemental about cars is kind of our job. That said, I get what you’re saying though the examples you give aren’t necessarily great ones. For example, Ford sells a hell of a lot more Super Duty trucks than Audi does RS 6 Avants and the truth is that almost nobody needs either, as awesome or capable as they are… Read more
V12 > V8
Though I will say I do like the 458 and I wouldn’t turn down the chance to drive one. Read more
The 575M is arguably a marginally better looking car, but the six-speed manual is a lot harder to find than the F1 gearbox, plus with things like adaptive suspension etc. it’s a considerably more complicated car than the 550. Not worth the tradeoff, IMO.
Now, the Prodrive 550 is the best and we should all bow down to… Read more
It’s about context, right? Like compared to an FJ40 they’re impossibly luxurious but compared to this $107k Defender, they’re kind of spartan. Read more