Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Meridian; talk about a journey to Seattle; recall the craziest thing they've seen a vehicle do; discuss the twin-turbo Porsche Cayman video; give our thoughts on the new 911 T 70th anniversary; Matt scratched his steering wheel; and we answer Patreon questions including:

• What's the best, fast, used SUV?
• Would the Renault 5 EV sell in the U.S.?
• Is a used SL55 AMG a good buy?
• How does driving at Spa and the 'Ring stack up to U.S. tracks?
• 1996 Evo vs 1994 Celica GT Four
• Where to park your car money for a few years
• And will OEMs embrace hybrid sports cars?

BGB Cayman review

Recorded July 9, 2025

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A crash (everyone is ok) during one of the 'Ring's popular "tourist days" has the internet debating who is at fault; Matt spent a week riding around an electric motorcycle and changed his mind, maybe; a Bentley Bentayga's options surprise us; and we answer Patreon questions including:

• Honda S2000 vs Z3 vs M roadster vs Boxster
• What supercar would a bad Altima driver buy?
• When is it better to buy a more expensive used car?
• How to find a stolen car
• Our WORST road trip snack mistake
• Should Nissan just give up?
• EV Off-roading drawbacks
• Should the new 4Runner have a V8?
• 1 expensive watch or 10 cheaper ones?
• Best car brand to own WITH a warranty
• The New Yorker's new watch
• And more!

Recorded July 7, 2025

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We review the new 2025 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro (and compare it to the Ranger Raptor, Wranger, and Bronco); Zack shows off the progress of his custom interior; take a look at Mercedes new electric super sedan (and the media event that debuted it); and answer Patreon questions including:

•    How expensive is new air suspension?
•    Can I make my old 5 series handle like a brand new car?
•    When do you choose character over reliability?
•    How cheap should an Alfa Giulia be before you buy one?
•    Convincing your mom to race cars
•    The best explosion we've ever seen
•    Gas, steam, or electric?
•    Is a Corvette E-ray the best used 4-season car?
•    Dealership vs private seller: what do you do?
•    How should OEMs pivot?
•    And more!

Recorded July 2, 2025

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#cars #comedy #podcast

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A review of the new F1 movie (without spoiling it); we tested Apple's new CarPlay Ultra; a weird Toyota ad; the DUMB reason we can't have the Alpine A110.

Plus we answer Patreon questions including:

• Would you want to tune the sound of your starter?
• EV off-roading vs ICE
• Underrated car communities that deserve attention
• The fear of wearing a watch
• 2004 Ford GT or 911 S/T?
• Would you want to take a serious stab at racing?
• Is "double-clutching" still a thing?
• Why can't OEMs fix "real" problems?
• 4Runner or Land Cruiser?
• Why you shouldn't replace  fake exhaust tips with real ones
• VQ RX-7 or rotary 350Z?
• And more!

Recorded June 30, 2025

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After 8 years of dreaming, Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the Alpine A110 GT, a car that every European journalist heralds as one of the greats; is it? We also celebrate Zack's 15th anniversary with The Smoking Tire, reminiscing about motel floors and supercharged cars. There's something in the Big Beautiful Bill that affects cars and car makers; plus a new bit inspired by Reddit called "Can I drive this home?" featuring some amazing spontaneous disassembly.

• Then we answer  questions from our amazing Patreon members including:
• What cars we'd bring back
• Chevy Super Cruise vs Ford's Blue Cruise
• How to protect your car from the sun
• Is an R8 a cheap Ford GT?
• Reasons Zack likes the E9x M3
• Why don't OEMs make hybrids with manuals?
• What car is "pure fun" for $65k?
• At what price do a few exotics (MC20, NSX, Jaguar F-Type, BMW i8) become great deals?
• And more!

Recorded June 25, 2025

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Smalls

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Matt is back from an 1,100 mile drive in the Lexus LC500 and has notes; Zack talks about the lawsuit against Toyota regarding its hydrogen cars (something he knows all too much about); some kittens get rescued; and questions from our Patreon members include:

• What has better steering feel than a Porsche?
• Best car to take your dad for exciting rides
• Thoughts on Lexus' new halo car
• Why do some models remain icons for decades while others fade away?
• Our opinion of the GNX
• Why you don't supercharge a C4 Corvette
• Small 4x4 to replace my Miata?
• I need a cheap, cool, warm-weather convertible
•  
• And more!

Recorded June 23, 2025

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Smalls

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Reviewing the Ferrari Roma Spider; the Corvette ZR1X is unveiled; a hint at our drive in the Meyers Manx radial; why Lotus is struggling; a new ultra-light stunner; and we answer a WHOLE bunch of questions.

• Funniest tire names
• Replace my E30 track car with?
• The stunning, ultra-light Shoreline coupe
• What car would we co-own?
• Who most needs a halo car?
• A car book we disagree with
• Best normal commuter
• Brick & mortar vs media businesses
• Why Lotus is struggling
• The best BMW since the E39 M5?
• 3 cars or 1 awesome car?
• The lamest warranty claim we've had
•  
• And more!

Recorded June 17, 2025

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Eric Kendricks is a professional football player who is a true car enthusiast with what might be the perfect 6-car fleet. On this episode we talk about:

• His cars
• Why his mod level is OEM+
• Thoughts on the new Mustang FX wheel
• How to speed up his CRX Si
• What he wants to buy next
• The best and worst cars in an NFL parking lot
• Advice for people about to buy their first cool car
• Other players with excellent taste
• And more!

Recorded June 13, 2025

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Sergio Siderman is an Immigration Attorney whose origin story includes kidnappings, random, and of course, the asylum process.  We invited him on the show to inject some facts into the goings on with ICE in an effort to fight through the noise and pundits. Sergio explains what is really happening to immigrants of varying immigration status, why this whole thing began, crime statistics, the effects it will have on your community, and what people with green cards, visas, in-process immigration, or not status at all, should do to prepare for the future.

It's an incredible enlightening episode and even if you don't have any immigrants in your family, you surely know some, and this hour will help you better understand their lives.

We also talk about the race that Matt, Sergio, and Jonny Lieberman will be participating in at COTA later this year. 

https://sidermanlaw.com/?lang=en

The study on immigrant crime statistics:

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Recorded June 11, 2025

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Zack Klapman has tales of attending poor man's Goodwood in a sauna; Matt notices cars in Italy; Ford unveiled a new Foxbody-inspired Mustang GT that has us confused; and we answer Patreon questions including:

• Why we would only do a TST charity event a certain way
• Would Matt order a Spyder again?
• Color change with a wrap or paint?
• Why your friend tells you his WRX is an STI
• Vintage watch vs new watch
• Alpina B3 vs M3 Touring
• Why did enthusiasts love the 911 T but not the base Carrera?
• How to raise your kid to be a good car enthusiast
• Track/daily after the M235i?
• When you do and don't need to change tires
• Is the R35 GTR Final Edition worth it?
• Why is that Jeep SO expensive?
• Weird cars we see
• And more!

Recorded June 10, 2025

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