The Truth About Cars

APRIL 17, 2024

It’s less boy-racer than the Honda Civic Type R and slightly more civilized than the Subaru WRX but not as commuter-friendly as the Volkswagen Jetta GLI or Acura Integra A-Spec. Get the latest news, features,& TTAC& takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by& subscribing to our& newsletter.

Hyundai 105

Hyundai Exhaust Acura Fuel Economy 105

The Truth About Cars

MAY 5, 2023

The official price tag for the 1986 325es was $21,950, which comes to about $60,450 now. The cheapest possible new E30 that year (and therefore the cheapest available new four-wheeled BMW) was the 325 two-door, which cost $19,560 ($53,868 today). There wasn't much direct competition for this car.

BMW 98

BMW Colorado Acura North America 98

The Truth About Cars

MARCH 4, 2024

That year, American car shoppers could buy a new 1996 Honda Civic DX coupe with five-speed manual for just $11,720 ($23,411 now), but that car had a mere 98 horsepower. The Civic's Integra sibling had three more horses than the SC2, but its price tag started at a daunting $15,460 ($30,882 today). This car has neither.

Saturn 105

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