I know this is a joke, but I hope not too many of you guys *really* think this way... Im new to the forums since I just bought the RA, but I can tell you for perspective that I bought this thing because I *genuinely* liked it.

You might be surprised that the RA doesnt only have to be a "consolation prize". I like the Evolution obviously, but the trunk is unusable, seats don't fold and suspension is too stiff to drive daily. As a daily driver, the RA is great and I am going to try to keep it as long as I can. I go through cars fast also though, so who knows.

My "toy car" is a heavily modified, SC'd and lightened, 1999 NSX. She's my baby and I'll be buried in her I've had three of those over the years, a C5 Corvette and a 911 C2.

I've allowed my wife to bounce back and forth between baby Benz, baby BMW, medium BMW and back to baby BMW.

I traded my beloved TRD Limited FJ Cruiser in for the RA because my wife wanted my DD to be something she could use as well in a pinch and she just never got used to the monster FJ. I refused to go back to a "little truck" (our last was a Freelander) and in the AWD "quick" sedan (mid 5's or better to 60, decent handling or better) that is usable category, there is *not* a lot. Once you've had a 330xi for years the 335xi is just intensely boring. The Audi S4 is ridiculously overpriced IMO and the Infiniti and Lexus offerings were a bit tempting, but I just find the styling on them too bland personally. I buy all of my cars cash which is good, because it makes you *really* think about value before you fork a chunk of green over.

It *is* possible to own an RA because you *want one* guys, even if you're "successful". Have some pride damnit!