IMPORTANT update on the ID.Buzz. A thing we hated we may not hate anymore. Plus, why did Matt's 6'5" dad and his equally large brothers own a VW Beetle? The EV mandate is over, plus we answer Patreon questions including:

• Used Audi R8 or AMG-Mercedes GT
• Imperfect cars that are perfect for ONE thing?
• Which cars have we changed our mind on?
• Favorite camera gear right now
• Is there a V8 Lotus could put in the Emira?
• Should I PPF my mountain car?
• Is it true that Porsche 911 owners don't like the Carrera GT?
• Which special edition car would we want (if any)?
• Are air-cooled Porsches even worth the money?

Recorded May 22, 2025

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ID.Buzz Full Review; Kei Cars Legal! (Sort of); Nostalgia Gone Wrong; and we polled our Patreon members! Plus, questions include:

• - Automated manuals: how we felt then and now
• - Thoughts on the RAM Charger?
• - Stories of outrageous business expenses
• - Why NOT buy an R34 GT-R?
• - How to add whimsy to an '80s truck
• - Thoughts on the Oscar Weinie 500
• - Been to Japan? Why not?
• - Craziest attempted gift to us at a press launch

Recorded May 22, 2025

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Flyin' Miata built a new 5-state legal turbo kit for the NC generation Miata and we drove it! What's the power? How does it feel? Is it even worth it if it's allowed in CA? Plus, we give our first impressions on VW's nostalgia-inspired ID.Buzz, the EV version of it's famous hippy bus. Tesla is finally letting Cybertruck owners return their leases, and we answer Patreon questions. 

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Car Gurus

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#cars #comedy #podcast 

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How in the heck do Mustang GTDs get priced over HALF a MILLION dollars? It's tricky. Matt Farah and Zack Klapman talk about the most expensive option on Ford's newest speed machine. They also discuss the Avant WagonFest at the Petersen Automotive Museum; why swapping the transmission on your cool Mercedes is the perfect upgrade; some strange goings on with a transmission shop; and answer questions from Patreon including:

• How do you talk someone out of getting the car they want?
• What's the strangest hypercar gimmick?
• Which concept car would we buy?
• Will crossovers eventually turn into wagons? Why not?
• Which car company will build the first "enthusiast" EV? Or has it already been done....
• Is ceramic coat worth it?
• New WRX or used Civic Type R?
• Would the Ford Ranger SuperDuty work in the USA?
• You have unlimited money: which special car would you modify?
• Would an expensive, bespoke Miata sell in the USA?
• You're buying an Arial Atom. Manual transmission or sequential?
• Which car would you give the Mercedes "bouncy" suspension?

And more!

Recorded May 19, 2025

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Car Gurus

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Theon Design is a new competitor in the Porsche 911 restomod space and Matt Farah lets us know how it drove. He and Zack Klapman also discuss the psychology of buying a car you never plan to drive; why "bubble wrapping" a sports car is not a good financial decision; Bring-a-Trailer and CarandBids selling advice; when perfect is TOO perfect; and more.

Plus questions from our Patreon members include:

   Do cars really feel different when you change the drive mode?

   What's a "bad" EV?

   Doug Demuro's Porsche people

   Is Kia winning the EV SUV game?

   How to talk someone out of their first car

   Which press cars did we want more time with and which did we not?

   Why don't cars come with built-in dash cams?

   The most interesting "lost media" car?

   Could Continental break off from Lincoln?

   What cars are built like tanks but don't look it, and vice versa?

Recorded May 12, 2025

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Cremo

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MudWtr

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Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the new 2025 Aston Martin Vantage Roadster and discuss it's German competitors like the Porsche 911 GTS; then we answer Patreon questions including:

•  
•    Which car brand has the best community?
•    Miata engine upgrade: Turbo or V8 swap?
•    What will Singer do when they run out of 964s?
•    Most memorable travel moments?
•    Would you buy a car that's been engine swapped? What to look for?
•    If we were in Cars 4, what cars would we be?
•    Should a Miata owner buy an old, British roadster?
•    Worst speeding ticket story
•    Do police cars have to be visible?
•    Our choice for the next pope-mobile
•    How to choose a scooter
•    Are outdoorsy trims actually tough?
•    Is a car really a pigeon controlling a horse?
•    And more!

Recorded May 9, 2025

TrueWerk

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Cremo

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    What is a "MILFY" car (this term was used by a female listener, we swear)

   How to sent boundaries as a freelancer

   Are manual pickup trucks an decent manual-transmission experience compared to a sporty car?

   Challenge: Buy 3 cars from one company from the same year: Sports car, SUV, Luxury sedan.

And more!

Recorded May 5, 2025

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Singer is not sponsored, associated, approved, endorsed nor, in any way, affiliated with Porsche Cars North America, Inc., or Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche, AG. Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG is the owner of numerous trademarks, both registered and unregistered, including, without limitation, the Porsche Crest®, Porsche®, and the model numbers and names and the distinctive shapes of the Porsche automobiles, such as the federally registered 911 automobile. Any mention of Porsche Cars North America, Inc., or Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche, AG. trademarked names or other marks is for purpose of reference only.

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Abbas Wahab is a standup comedian but we found him through his short-form videos that poke fun at the car market. From drivers to owners to dealers and OEM marketing teams, Abbas has a great knack for getting to the core of a topic. 

On this episode we talk about the new record set by the Mustang GTD; the I.D. Buzz Abbas is driving around in; range anxiety; airlines; Altima energy; driving in NY; the Canadian Navy; and so much more.

Recorded May 2, 2025

https://www.abbaswahab.com/live-shows

@abbaswahab_

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Chip Foose is a legendary designer of hot rods and concept cars. His name became famous with the hit TV show "Overhaulin'", in which they would "steal" someone's beloved project and give it the glow-up of a lifetime. The show was one of Discovery's biggest hits, lasting ten seasons, and was a predecessor to so many flip/repair shows across television. But Chip's journey began years before that and his successes have only grown since then. In this show we learn about how he became such a skilled and celebrated designer/fabricator.

https://www.chipfoose.com/

Recorded April 23, 2025

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Sam Byrne and Maz Fawaz are part of the group that bought Willow Springs Raceway. On this exclusive interview they lay out their big plans for the iconic race track.

Recorded April 22, 2025

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