I hear you, I really do. I used to think the same way you did. My '95 Integra, which is *still* my daily driver, is a testament to that. That is the first new car that I ever bought, and I still own it. It was my only car for a LONG time (there were times when I had another, and I always had...
I agree with you, I love the BRZ. I got to drive the previous generation a lot. It was always a ton of fun to drive, and the new BRZ / {FRS/86/GR86/whatever they're calling it this week} is even better according to reviews.
However ... why do you think you'll never own one? They should make...
That's actually encouraged for US makes. Both Camaros and Mustangs have been stolen from very lightly guarded/fenced lots near the factories. In fact, I think GM in particular is REALLY encouraging this by refusing to ship completed cars. Lots of good stuff in Lansing if you happen to get up...
"The patent documents describe a shifter and clutch pedal that aren't connected to the electric motor, but can influence its operation through software." "Toyota is even looking to patent simulated stalls."
Yuck. Not interested. Same reason I'm not interested in paddle shifters on...
I'm aware of the engine issues, I monitor the B6G forum as well. Doesn't affect me, although nobody said the 2.3 was perfect. In order to get the manual I had to get the 2.3 liter four. If I couldn't get a manual I wouldn't be buying the Bronco at all. I only buy vehicles with manual...
Yes I am. Believe me, I'm as surprised as anyone (both for the wait and the make). I guess I buy a Ford every 30 years or so, whether I need one or not. If it makes you feel any better, between these Fords I've owned 7 Hondas, including multiple motorcycles. I still own a '95 Integra as a...
Also reserved a Bronco on 7/14/20. Was just delivered to dealer after waiting 660 days since reserved, 468 days since ordered, 41 days since built, and 14 days just sitting in a rail yard waiting for local transport to dealer. But who's counting? ;)
Will be 676 days by the time I get it...
If *this* bugs you, good thing you didn't try to buy a vehicle like a Ford Bronco or a Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing. For the Broncos, Ford has outright lied to buyers, saying initially that reservations would be built first, but in reality taking care of large dealerships and supporting those...
If it's like other manual transmission vehicles with ASS (auto stop start), it's not too bad. Unlike automatic transmissions, which kill the engine every time you come to a complete stop (if other conditions are met, such as good battery voltage, etc.), in a manual you need to be stopped with...