What options would have you running to the dealer?

[MrH]

Is there anything that an OEM could release now that would have you drive straight to a dealership to try out?  A few ideas that came to mind for me:

- 2018 Accord w/ 2.0 Turbo + stick + AWD + fully loaded.  I'd get there even faster if they offered it as a wagon too.
- ND Miata with the new HCCI engine and Winning Blue color
- Current Outback with the fully loaded 3.6 H6 + manual.  Also, the 2.0T from the WRX + manual in the Outback would work too.
- Current 4Runner + Manual
- Current 4Runner but with a V8 and an automatic with 6+ gears.
- STI with a new turbo motor based off the WRX.  Bonus points if they offered it as a hatch again.

[MexicoCityM3]

- A BMW that was really competitive with Tesla's model 3
- A Tesla model 3
- The new Z4 with a manual

[Payman]

-VW Up! GTi
-Scirocco
-The Miata ND you mentioned
- Fiat 124 Abarth with 220+ hp

[Payman]

A new city (Kei car) segment, with lower insurance rates. Then...

Honda S660.

[giant_mtb]

A new Tacoma for $0.

[Payman]

Bring back the inexpensive coupes, and I'm not talking "4-door coupes".

Us empty nesters still like our 2 doors.

[Lebowski]

6th gen 4Runner, assuming implemented right.

Have said before, wish Toyota had a smaller SUV that was not as girly as the rav4, not as cheesy as the FJ. 

[Cookie Monster]

Anything AWD + manual + wagon (not a hatch) would have me checking it out ASAP.

[CaminoRacer]

A new Tacoma for $0.

Yes. Anything for $0

[2o6]

An Awd manual Citroen c4 cactus.

[RomanChariot]

Yes. Anything for $0

At that price I would spring for more than 1.

[Payman]

Oooh...

A small 4 cyl pickup. Like they used to make. Except more rust resistant.

[Cookie Monster]

^Yes

A true compact pickup would be amazing.

[MX793]

A3 Quattro with a manual transmission.  Even better if a hatch.
Mazdaspeed2 hatchback.  Hell, even a Mazda2 hatch (if cheap enough, would make an enticing 2nd/winter car)
Mazda3 or Mazda6 2-door coupe (bring back the MX3 and/or MX6!)

[giant_mtb]

^Yes

A true compact pickup would be amazing.

Agreed.

[2o6]

Hell, even a Mazda2 hatch (if cheap enough, would make an enticing 2nd/winter car)

You can! You just have to put it on a boat back from PR

[MX793]

You can! You just have to put it on a boat back from PR

Probably can get a deal on a salvaged one right about now...

[Cookie Monster]

You can! You just have to put it on a boat back from PR

Is that actually allowed?

[Xer0]

-Current Civic Si sedan with a K24 pumping out like 225/230hp.
-Current model 230i but as a Gran Coupe with a 6-spd.
-A hypothetical Fit Si with the 1.5L turbo.
-A Mustang GT350 like package for the V6.  Call it the GT250 and give it like 365 hp to go head to head with the V6 1LE.
-An SLK45AMG that is fitted with the CLA/GLA's engine and a 6spd.

[12,000 RPM]

Hell, there is stuff I want to try now. Auto GTI & 340i are pretty compelling dailies

But as far as shit that doesn't exist yet:

- BRZ with a ~220HP 2.5L
- I like the Fit 1.5T idea. Regular Fit was shockingly good.
- ILX based on the new Civic with the 2.0T, 9DCT and SH-AWD
- Golf R with a ~330HP 3.6L VR6
- New Charger built off the Giulia platform w/an aluminum V8
- Murano with the Maxima's 300HP engine and a stiffer suspension
- MKC (Escape clone) with the 2.7EB
- F150 Lightning

As for some of the previously mentioned ideas:

- HCCI Miata- yes... matter of fact, any HCCI Mazda period, though I think they need some more gears in their AT
- 2 Gran Coupe would be nice but I already drove my buddy's 2.
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[ifcar]

Is that actually allowed?

Cars sold in Puerto Rico have to meet U.S. certifications, so I would assume so.

[r0tor]

4 door M2
New RX7 or RX8

[Cookie Monster]

Cars sold in Puerto Rico have to meet U.S. certifications, so I would assume so.

I'm assuming in California, it would have to have at least 7500 miles on it. That's what's required for any other vehicle that's only 48 state compliant

[Raza]

Hmm, not really sure. Maybe an Outback with a WRX engine and transmission.

[Cookie Monster]

Hmm, not really sure. Maybe an Outback with a WRX engine and transmission.

Yeah, basically an '03-'09 Outback XT.

I've been very tempted to price out a Crosstrek many times, but it's just not enough space.

[Raza]

Yeah, basically an '03-'09 Outback XT.

I've been very tempted to price out a Crosstrek many times, but it's just not enough space.

Those were crappy inside, though, right?

[2o6]

I'm assuming in California, it would have to have at least 7500 miles on it. That's what's required for any other vehicle that's only 48 state compliant

Scion/Toyota Yaris iA was federalized under the Mazda 2 moniker, so it's good to go.






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In all seriousness, if GM put the new 1.5T in the Sonic, and turned up the boost to at least 180HP - I would buy one. I've always thought the Sonic was a sharper and better platform than the Fiesta.

[2o6]

Also - I would buy a Civic Si hatchback.

[MrH]

Also - I would buy a Civic Si hatchback.

Ooooo that's a good one.

Seems like I'm not the only one that wants a modern Outback XT either.

[CaminoRacer]

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