But why? Not too many of those flathead straight 8's still going.

In the first 5 months of ownership I have come to enjoy the driving experience with my RIO5. The steering is quite light w/o feel. If you use the throttle generously it is great fun squirting around lumbering MBs. The six speed automatic is fine. It downshifts noticeably when slowing. There is a manual option. Gas mileage? I have saved the receipts but not computed mileage. Not that interested actually.