( https://www.alltfl.com/ ) Check out our new spot to find ALL our content, from news to videos and our podcasts! In this episode of TFL Car Chat, Roman, Tommy, and Kase sit down to tackle the ocean of outdated car advice, old wives' tales, and automotive myths that drivers just refuse to let go of. From classic garage wisdom passed down for generations to bad buying habits, the guys look at what actually holds up in 2026 and what is complete nonsense.

The crew dives headfirst into the great maintenance debate, questioning whether standard practices like the ancient 3,000-mile routine or the habit of idling your car on a cold morning actually do your modern vehicle any favors. They share stories from engineering experts and fluid analysis labs to reveal what your powertrain actually needs. Then, they pivot to the dealership lot, shattering long-held beliefs about how cash influences a sale, whether a low-mileage odometer is always a good sign, and if buying used is still the ultimate money-saver in today’s volatile market.

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In this episode of TFL Car Chat, Roman and Tommy unpack a massive week of first drives and new garage additions, starting with a deep dive into the highly anticipated 2027 Rivian R2. Roman traveled to Park City, Utah, to get a first look at the brand’s all-new, smaller electric SUV. The R2 aims to take on the popular Tesla Model Y with a much more affordable starting price around $45,000. Roman chats with the chief engineer about the vehicle's cool features, including a giant glass roof, clever clickable steering wheel controls, a roll-down rear window just like a Toyota 4Runner, and an awesome custom "Treehouse" rooftop tent. While the R2 delivers a remarkably smooth ride and plenty of backseat space, the hosts wonder if looking so much like its bigger, more expensive sibling will help it stand out or make it blend into the crowd.

The conversation quickly takes a hilarious turn into a classic father-son debate: do all electric cars ultimately feel the exact same to drive? Tommy argues that weight, steering, and suspension make EV's unique, while Roman doubles down on the idea that without the sound and shifting of a gas engine, they all just feel like heavy, fast-accelerating appliances. Moving away from electric power, the guys celebrate a brand-new addition to the TFL fleet: a beautiful, bright red 1977 Fiat 124 Spider classic convertible. They debate the merits of buying a flawless, shiny weekend cruiser versus keeping their rugged, beat-up green project Fiat, setting up a high-stakes road trip to see if their new Italian classic can survive the grueling climb over Colorado's highest mountain passes. Finally, Roman wraps up the show with his thoughts on tracking through the red rocks of Sedona, Arizona, in a luxurious GMC Sierra off-road truck.

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( https://www.alltfl.com/ ) Check out our new spot to find ALL our content, from news to videos and our podcasts! In this episode of TFL Car Chat, Tommy and Kase dive into the newly unveiled 2027 Ford Bronco Filson edition, an ultra-premium, outdoorsy collaboration inspired by rugged Pacific Northwest style. Built to feel more like a high-end luxury cruiser, this version focuses heavily on premium comfort, featuring plush leather seats, durable fabric accents, and a much quieter cabin that blocks out annoying wind noise.

Switching from trail rigs to high-end speed, the hosts react to Audi's striking new supercar concept. Packing nearly 1,000 horsepower from a hybrid engine, its sharp, blocky angles look completely different from the smooth luxury styling Audi is famous for. Kase shares his firsthand experience driving Audi's latest high-performance electric car, explaining that while the dizzying acceleration is almost stomach-churning, the coolest feature is an advanced suspension system that automatically pops the car up when you open the door to make climbing in and out easy. Finally, the guys wrap up the show by laughing through their own ongoing garage disasters, venting about the absolute nightmare of fixing tangled wiring and the endless frustration of installing, removing, and rebuilding old parts on Tommy’s classic Jeep and Kase's project Land Rover.

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( https://www.alltfl.com/ ) Check out our new spot to find ALL our content, from news to videos and our podcasts! In this episode of TFL Car Chat, Roman and Tommy pull back the curtain on the studio garage for a massive, long-overdue fleet update. Roman just bought a new to us classic and had to use several TFL favorites to do so, find out what they are in this episode!

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( https://www.alltfl.com/ ) Check out our new spot to find ALL our content, from news to videos and our podcasts! With national average gas prices violently surging past $4.50 a gallon (and creeping closer to $6.00 on the coasts), filling up your tank is officially painful again. In this episode of TFL Car Chat, Roman and Tommy throw out a massive lifeline for your wallet. They are breaking down a huge master list of the best, most affordable new and used "gas sippers" on the market today—completely bypassing the high purchase costs, long charging times, or range anxiety of a full EV.

The guys go back and forth covering dozens of brilliant commuter options across every single budget and vehicle class. They touch on the obvious used hybrid heavyweights—like older generations of the bulletproof Toyota Prius, the incredibly clever plug-in Chevy Volt, and family-sized haulers like the Toyota Highlander Hybrid—before diving into a mountain of alternative options like the BMW i3 REx and the turbocharged VW Jetta GLI that can absolutely crush a highway commute. From cheap subcompact hatchbacks to surprising highway cruisers, this episode is packed with dozens of fuel-efficient ideas to help you completely slash your fuel budget!

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( https://www.alltfl.com/ ) Check out our new spot to find ALL our content, from news to videos and our podcasts! In this episode of TFL Car Chat, Roman is joined by Jen as they dive into the frustrations of modern automotive technology. Before getting to their "Top Ten" list, Roman shares the absolute chaos of trying to sell the TFL Honda Ridgeline on Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace. From "perchance" cash offers to buyers trying to lecture him on Kelley Blue Book values, Roman breaks down why the used car market is more exhausting than ever. They also reminisce about the office "furniture"—the 1971 Fiat 500—and the relief of finding a buyer who actually understands the charm of a classic car.

The main event focuses on the technology that feels more like cost-cutting than innovation. Jen and Roman debate everything from the "river dance" required to trigger kick-to-open tailgates to the infuriating trend of moving basic air vent controls into touchscreens. They also touch on the reliability nightmares of retractable door handles and the questionable decision to remove the rear window entirely on the Polestar 4. Whether it's the lack of physical buttons or "phantom draining" panoramic roofs without sunshades, the duo asks one simple question: Why are manufacturers solving problems that didn't exist?

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( https://www.alltfl.com/ ) Check out our new spot to find ALL our content, from news to videos and our podcasts! In this episode, the team is back from opposite ends of the world with a massive update on the future of Scout Motors and a grueling head-to-head comparison of today's most popular crossovers. Tommy just returned from Seattle, where he got the inside scoop on the new Scout Traveler SUV and Terra pickup, including the truth about production timelines and the controversial "Harvester" range-extended powertrain. Meanwhile, Roman shares his first impressions of the all-new, all-electric Volvo EX60 and the high-performance Nissan Z Nismo.

We also put the industry's most popular compact crossovers through a brutal, mid-hill stop test to see whose AWD system actually works. The results were shocking: while the Toyota RAV4 Woodland and its E-AWD system left Tommy stranded, the Volkswagen Tiguan—on standard street tires—managed to crawl up the incline with ease. We also discuss the unique driving dynamics of the Lucid Gravity, the rowdy farewell of the Jeep Wrangler 392, and the national security concerns surrounding connected car cameras.

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( https://www.alltfl.com/ ) Check out our new spot to find ALL our content, from news to videos and our podcasts! In this episode, Roman and Nathan reunite to break down the latest data from iSeeCars, and the results are a total shock. While used car prices remain stubbornly high and the overall market is slowing down, certain models are vanishing from dealer lots in record time.

You’ll never guess what took the #1 spot—a vehicle often criticized for its reliability and quirky features, yet it’s currently the hottest commodity on the secondhand market. We also dive into the "death" of the flagship Teslas as production for the Model S and Model X officially winds down to make room for Optimus robots. Plus, Nathan shares some... unique observations from the West Coast, including why the "Furry Car Culture" is becoming a legitimate (and very clean) sub-section of the automotive world.

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The off-road landscape of 2028 is looking crowded, and in this episode of TFL Car Chat, Roman and Tommy break down the five (or six!) serious dirt-munchers that are about to battle for your driveway. We kick things off with a massive bombshell: the return of the Nissan Xterra. Roman recently flew to Japan and got an exclusive look at the upcoming 4x4, and while he’s sworn to secrecy on the fine details, we dive into what Nissan needs to do to win. From body-on-frame construction and a sub-$40k price point to the departure from "lifestyle" crossovers, we analyze if Nissan is finally ready to reclaim the throne from the 4Runner and Wrangler.

The conversation gets even deeper as we look at the competition. We discuss the delays surrounding the Scout Traveler and why its launch is getting kicked down the road, plus the arrival of the all-new Hyundai Boulder—a concept that looks suspiciously like a mix between a Defender and a classic Bronco. We also touch on the rumors of a GM "Jimmy" revival, the upcoming refresh for the Jeep Wrangler (will it be the JM?), and why Ford might be skipping a mid-cycle Bronco refresh to go straight to an all-new generation. Is the market ready for six serious lockers-and-35s off-roaders, or are the legacy brands moving too slowly compared to the rapid innovation we're seeing globally?

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Recording from the middle of nowhere (literally 40 miles outside of Moab, Utah), Roman and Kase dive into a 3-day rugged adventure that pits two off-road legends from the same era against each other. Is the Land Rover LR3 actually as unreliable as the internet says, or is it a $4,500 bargain? And does the legendary 100 Series Land Cruiser still live up to the "million-mile" hype when you're dragging its stock sidesteps over slickrock?

We’re breaking down the pros and cons of these 20-year-old rigs, from the LR3's surprisingly sturdy air suspension to the Land Cruiser's "Achilles heel" front differential. Plus, we address the elephant in the room: Modern Toyota Reliability. Are the new hybrid and turbo powertrains in the Tacoma and Land Cruiser 250 failing because of tech, or because people are "off-roading them wrong"? We discuss why "Low Range Recommended" needs to be more than just a suggestion.

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