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We're broke. We like cars. And we're snobs about it. Three gents talk everything automotive, from muscle, to Euro, to JDM, to electric. Car stories, technology, Driver's Etiquette, modifications, se... more
FAQs about Broke Car Snobs:How many episodes does Broke Car Snobs have?The podcast currently has 84 episodes available.
April 20, 2022AJ has haikus, Bruce likes Mothman, Adam hates NY's SLEEP Act | BCS Ep S02E12In this week's episode, we start the first half by getting our regular Muskla talk out of the way immediately. The weather is looking like it'll be trash this week - mid-April and snow? Really? Our movie this week was 2002's The Mothman Prophecies, where we got to witness the floating physics of cars. Honda issues a cease and desist for 3D-printed car parts. Toyota decides the Supra needs a third pedal (noice). Hyundai and Kia are being targeted by a lawsuit regarding their engine's excessive oil consumption. We round out the first half with a post from Reddit (https://www.reddit.com/r/cars/comments/u0hizo/_/) or what incorrect assumptions about cars have you heard non car people make?In the second half, Adam talks about what he had planned for the Allroad (which didn't end up happening) including cabin air filter, brake flush again, engine air filter cleaning, and possibly an oil change. AJ then quizzes Bruce and Adam on their car knowledge, starting with technical questions, followed up by guessing some haikus, and ending with some general questions. Adam remembers the big topic he wanted to bring up - New York's SLEEP Act, or "Stop Loud and Excessive Exhaust Pollution" ACT. NY's latest attempt at reigning in excessive exhaust noise. Yeah. Really....more1h 29minPlay
April 13, 2022Adam and AJ drive The Glen, Bruce drives The News | BCS Ep S02E11In this week's episode - Watkins Glen 2022 Opening Weekend. Quite a different experience than last year. DeLorean is coming back? Some notable cars that were on the manifest of the Felicity Ace. And then we talk F1 - how different teams' cars are different, rule changes for 2022, and more.In the second half, Porsche's synthetic fuel is gaining traction. The Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer are driving significantly differing demand from consumers. BMW is developing an "RS3 killer" (yeah right). AJ brings us the history of dealerships, plus trivia, plus plus car jokes....more1h 19minPlay
April 06, 2022Bruce blows a hydraulic line, Adam hates Pacificas still, AJ is mad about libs | BCS Ep S02E10In this week's episode, we all offer an update on how the past week went. Bruce had hydraulic line issues on his truck, Adam's brakes might have air in the line still, and AJ doesn't want us to talk about Will Smith. Besides the slap heard around the world, we talk about our upcoming return to Watkins Glen for the 2022 Opening Weekend. This spawns discussion as to whether a certain RS4 or Allroad will be making the trip. We round out the first half with some empassioned car video game talk.In the second half, a bunch of news. From Audi's "paywalled" HVAC functions in the new e-tron, to Audi and Porsche possibly joining Formula 1, to Tavarish finally making the Hellcat Pacifica a thing (why tho?). We play a game of mad libs, and then AJ brings us a solid few rounds of trivia surrounding car statistics....more1h 25minPlay
March 30, 2022Our 1 year anniversary! AJ has a weekend, Bruce has a new truck, Adam has brakes | BCS Ep S02E09Behold! Our one year anniversary, amazing how time flies ain't it? In this episode, Bruce brings a new truck to the table. The weather went from pretty okay to garbage in pure Central NY fashion. Adam goes into detail about his no good, dirty rotten weekend doing the S5 brake retrofit on his Allroad. In better news, the Watkins Glen Opening Weekend 2022 is on the horizon - and we will probably be attending. Our movie this week was 1995's Clueless, as if. Then we segue into AJ's no good, dirty rotten weekend as well. Please people, have some consideration for your fellow drivers when you're out and about.In Part Dos, gas prices are still elevated, but we think they're coming down? Then, a critical look at the awful design of seemingly every Dunkin Donuts drive-thru ever. AJ brings us some dealership talk, from their dwindling inventory which is presumably chip shortage related, dealership markups that are out of control, and sales people that ya just can't trust. But speaking of untrustworthy shops, Adam has nothing but great things to say about A&K again - they helped tremendously with the Allroad. And finally, the worst traffic accidents on record, and more car anagrams.As always, we're looking to interview regular car owners! Hit us up!...more1h 18minPlay
March 23, 2022Adam talks brakes, AJ talks in anagrams, Bruce talks to Wednesday | BCS Ep S02E08This week, we three talk about the wondrous weather we had last week. Adam plans on doing the brake project on his Allroad, replacing the standard four-pot calipers with Akebono six-pot calipers in bright red, off of a 2019 S5. Will the project go as planned? Our movie this week was The Addam's Family, where Bruce's glee was on full display. The chip shortage is leading Ford to not include rear climate controls in their Explorers. And some more gas price discussion.In the second half, we talk about modifications people do to cars that should never happen - from stick on reflectors to fake caliper covers. If it's on our list, please don't do it. Subaru dropped a bombshell regarding the STI. The world will test negative, at least for a bit. And finally, AJ brings us a could great bits of trivia. Car model anagrams - phrases made up of all the letters in another phrase. And car acronyms - ABS? CVT? ESP? See if you're as up on your lingo as we are (or aren't)....more1h 18minPlay
March 16, 2022Bruce doesn't drive, Adam gets a ticket, AJ asks a good question | BCS Ep S02E07In this week's episode, we offer our thoughts on the biggest trend in the media - soaring gas prices. Bruce doesn't drive, so he doesn't care, but Adam and AJ do and they still don't care. Our movie this week - 1988's Beetlejuice. AJ asks a good question - what's the most and least comfortable cars we've even ridden in. Ford is suspiciously up there. We talk about how Chevrolet is really biffing it at their offroad offerings.In the second half, Adam gives us an update on the Allroad's brakes and asks some questions of his own. This leads into a major discussion about one of us getting a ticket. A ticket that really appears to be a blatant money grab. What do you think? AJ brings us this week's trivia in the form of having us guess the notable car person. From owners, designers, engineers, and journalists, we try to guess 'em. Finally, we talk about what makes a gasoline engine different from a diesel, and just how much faith we should put in Kelley Blue Books....more1h 20minPlay
March 09, 2022Bruce likes Porsches, Adam drives a Charger, AJ speaks in tongues | BCS Ep S02E06In the first half of this week's episode, we discuss the cinematic masterpiece that is 1992's Sister Act starring Whoopi Goldberg. Adam brings us up to speed on what it's like to drive a base model V6 Charger. The Felicity Ace cargo ship has sunk, taking with it 4000 cars. We discuss electric car longevity and how our generation has witnessed several technological revolutions. Lastly we bring up the possibility that Audi transmissions aren't as bulletproof as we though, with an online user's B9 A4 suffering an exploded differential while drifting in a snow-filled parking lot. Adam realizes doing one's brakes doesn't require doing all four wheels at once.In the second half, we talk about a van built on Ford's GT40 platform - it was called the Supervan. Bruce realizes he loves Porsche. GM bought a Ferrari 458 V8 to reverse engineer and to learn the intricacies of a flat plane tech. Adam spies a new Toyota GR86. Dodge's Hellcat is no longer offered with a manual. And finally we try to guess the famous car person based on AJ's biography of them. Also, guessing car statements made in different languages....more56minPlay
March 02, 2022Bruce has a beard, Adam has fog lights, AJ has jokes | BCS Ep S02E05In this week's episode, our thoughts are with those in the Ukraine first and foremost. Our movie this week, the car-centric Zootopia. We've got February's PetrolBox to open and review as well. The cargo ship in the Atlantic is still burning, and it turns out Lamborghini is restarting Aventador production following the fire. We discuss more Elon Musk shenanigans, then move on to discuss a game we all got back into - Cyberpunk 2077.In the second half, Yamaha is producing a 450 HP hydrogen V8 that might shake up the alternative fuels industry. Adam gives us an update on the Allroad's tail lights and suspension. And then AJ brings out some car jokes and car lingo in other languages.PS! We're looking to interview you! If you have a car - whether it be a racecar, shitbox, daily driver, domestic, foreign, or exotic - we've got questions for you. Hit us up on our social media channels or via email if you're interested in having a chat with us!...more1h 7minPlay
February 23, 2022Bruce trashes Elon Musk, Adam talks engine design, AJ talks cheap new cars | BCS Ep S02E04In this week's episode - we talk about the Super Bowl car commercials and whether they hit or missed their mark. Our movie this week, 1982's "The Secret of NIMH" which was chock-full of cars obviously. Adam brings us some garbage that New York City is up to - enforcing exhaust sound levels by autonomously recording audio and images of your car and sending letters. We also discuss the news that corn-based ethanol production in the US is actually worse for the environment than gasoline. Not ethanol itself, mind you, but the costs associated with producing ethanol from corn. Adam also talks various engine designs over the years, from single-cylinders, to VR6s, to W12s. Also we talk about the cargo ship in the Atlantic that is ablaze while carrying VWs and Porsches.In the second half, a certain Allroad is definitely not getting Bilstein coilovers. Bruce trashes Elon Musk's various endeavors. AJ brings us the history of Super Bowl car commercials followed up by the cheapest cars you can buy brand new today. We round out the episode with your weekly dose of car trivia....more1h 40minPlay
February 16, 2022Bruce thinks Dr. Dre is dead, Adam contemplates suspensions, AJ likes trivia | BCS Ep S02E03In the first half of this week's episode, bring you some news regarding Lincoln pushing back their EV offerings, as well as covering Elon Musk's gradual progression into evil villain territory (Neuralink abusing monkeys). Our movie this week? 2003's The Rundown, staring The "Dwayne Johnson" Rock, while he still had hair. The bigger discussion in this half - Adam talks about the Allroad's suspension and what problems he's been having. Will it be resolved by going to Bilstein coilovers? Or is going to OEM Avant suspension parts a better option? We continue on to more Tesla talk, from Elon buying Mercedes (?), to the new Plaid having a four-motor setup (??), to the Boombox feature being recalled, to The Tesla Phone (???).In the second half, Bezos is also progressing into evil villain territory (or is already there) with the dismantling of an antique bridge in the Netherlands. But more importantly, a message from one of our dedicated listeners King - automated car washes might not be a good idea if you're ceramic coated. Good information if you made the investment in such a thing, for sure! Bruce brings some more news of Hyundai and Tesla (noticing a trend here). Adam brings us his thoughts on the 2022 Syracuse Auto Expo. And finally, AJ brings us a boatload of trivia/whatnot....more2h 5minPlay
FAQs about Broke Car Snobs:How many episodes does Broke Car Snobs have?The podcast currently has 84 episodes available.