Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss cars that ride better in odd suspension settings; EVs are fun in the rain; how screens will effect a car's collectibility; bearing technology and the fear that comes with it; and answer Patreon questions including:

• MFK/LBF: Toyota Land Cruiser vs Lexus GX550 vs Defender 110
• Best value/dollar for a RWD V12? (Shockingly cheap)
• Rarest cars we've driven?
• How will the Maybachs age?
• The watches Matt tried and didn't like
• Pontiac G8GXP: the American E39 M5?
• Choose my AWD beater for bikes and dogs
• How would we "Singer" a Ferrari, and which one?
• Should you finance a driving vacation?
• 5 cylinder Golf R thoughts
• How should we explain power under the curve?
• Why are there 5000 tech jobs at Ford right now?
• And more!

Recorded November 17, 2025

Show Notes:

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