I was amazed because I have driven nothing except Rack and Pinion since the early 80's. (mostly British and VW) I thought I would hate the so called slower recirculating-ball l but love the feel. They sure do it much better than the Americans ever did it! My BMW 7 series is also very nice especially at speed. My Miata is still going strong at about 120 MPH but you do not want to sneeze at that speed! Even the German R&P seems to have a better on center feel. Give me a real twisty road and I do prefer the Miata Rack and Pinion though.

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Currently
1991 Mazda Miata 174000
1991 Subaru 189,000 Winter beater

got rid of:
1984 VW Vanagon 195,000
1976 350SE Euro 185,000 KM
1973 280SE 4.5 (boy do I regret that)
1980 280SE European W126 4 speed manual (miss it)
1989 BMW 735iL 119000 (good riddance)