Comments by "Stephen Hendricks" (@stephenhendricks103) on "" video.

  1. A more or less expected review of a vehicle that comes as close to meeting its design objectives as one is likely to find. There are many good cars available these days and there are some that deserve to be called "excellent." But very, very few that deserve to be labelled "iconic." For those of us who loved (and still love) post-WWII British sports cars, who believe the Austin Healey 3000 and the E-Type Jaguar were among the most beautiful examples of automotive art ever built, the "Miata" is a descendant that shares almost everything but Lucas Electrics (Thank God) and production in Japan rather than small towns in England. The MX-5 is iconic and near perfect. Here's my problem. I'm a "Family Guy." Thankfully not resembling Peter Griffin but with a wife, a teenage daughter, and a big dog who, like "Monty", loves to ride in the car. I love 'em all and like to have a place for them in my version of a "recreational" vehicle. My GTI is ideal. It accommodates everyone and even has room for some luggage and gear on extended journeys. I'd be willing to leave one at home on occasion but having to select only one passenger is an automotive version of Sophie's Choice. (Well, not quite but you get the point.) That brings me to a dilemma if I want to add a $30K sports car to the family garage. As much as I find the MX-5 appealing, I have to weigh its charms against that of the 2022 Toyota GR86 or the Subaru BRZ. The new 2.4L engine has apparently eliminated the 86/BRZ's infamous mid-range torque dip. And though a roadster option isn't available, I might well be willing to forego topless motoring for the benefit of "plus 2" rear seating. (It would be ideal for "Fido" and my flexible teenage daughter could fold herself into the back seat.) So as much as I lust after an MX-5, my attention is increasingly drawn to the new generation 86/BRZ twins.
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