We're back in town! Zack flew a Ranger Raptor, drove some old cars, and nearly bought a very nice '66 Mustang GT350 replica (he'll explain); Matt went to Vegas to drive a new Audi and had some Taycan problems; tariffs being tariffing; and we're answering your questions.

Recorded March 28, 2025

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Matt's wife Hanna answers your questions about Matt (and cars) and has a few of her own. A hilarious episode, trust me. - Zack

Recorded March 25, 2025

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We take a closer look at the Mark Rober vs Tesla video that's got he internet fighting; review the 1970 Chevelle built by Ironworks Speed and Kustom; and answer Patreon questions including:

• $30k weekend GT car for the mature gentleman?
• Do we hate the Corvette and Porsche transmission equally?
• Ferrari's new explosive hat design
• Used Kia Stinger or very used E55 AMG with some money set aside for repairs?
• Is double-bone suspension REALLY that important?
• New Morgan Supersport
• RWD EV vs AWD EV
• And more!

Recorded March 19 , 2025

Recorded March 19, 2025

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Does the U.S. version of the 2.0-liter turbocharged Lotus Emira really have a better transmission than the one we drove in the UK? How did Matt FINALLY fix the mystery electrical issue plaguing his wife's Nissan? What happened with Mark Rober, the Tesla, and the fake wall? Plus, we answer Patreon questions including:

- Why do car companies stop making parts that people need?

- Which car is ALL over Montana?

- What will Matt do with his Manx buggy?

- Our best deal on a used car, ever?

- Cayenne hybrids: smart used buy or danger to wallet manifold?

- $25k question: 2007 Cayman or 2022 Subaru BRZ?

- Road trip breakfast of champions

- Which rental cars have the most room?

- Do cheap boats exist?

- What would a banker buy in 2008?

- What's a DIY job that ended up costing you way more than a shop would charge?

- Is Porsche Active Ride worth it?

- What $100k used car will be worth $150k in 20 years?

- And more!

Recorded March 17, 2025

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We broadcast during the final minutes of the Bentley Turbo R auction! If it hits a certain number it will have been a SMARTER FINANCIAL DECISION than leasing a boring EV for a year! Then we review the new 2025 Mercedes SL63s AMG E-Hybrid, a car with the torque to haul but no space to carry. Matt tells us about his glimpse at the future of Willow Springs Raceway, and we answer Patreon questions about:

• Buy a car from a new country.
• What would we trade the Bentley for?
• Why we keep our tow vehicles boring.
• Is a Boxster depreciation-proof?
• Different reactions at car shows
• How to get more power from a Miata
• When to charge your EV to 100% vs 80%
• What free car would we turn down because of the maintenance costs?
• How do you choose a career?
• Best V10 experience under $100k?
• Best Bentley feature?
• 2014 Mustang GT with mods vs 2015 Mustang GT (IRS)
• Crush/Daily/Track: Jaguar C-Type vs BMW 507 vs Toyota 2000GT

Recorded March 12, 2025

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Jeff Glucker (AutoTrader, Motor Trend, Hooniverse) talks about his insane project aar problems; Flipping Jaguars; broken parts; and SO much More!

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Recorded March 7, 2025

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The theme show returns! Matt Farah and Zack Klapman choose their top 5 favorite cars that got their engines from different company than the one that designed and built the car. Think Mercedes engine in a non-Mercedes. Surprisingly, Matt and Zack only overlap on one car.

There's also an update on clingy M3 steering fittings; a discussion of tartan placement; and questions from the Patreon members including:

• - Which company should close their doors: Maserati, Chrysler, Nissan, or Jaguar?
• - At what point do you sell your high-maintenance daily?
• - How did we react to the Dodge Neon SRT-4?
• - Where will Rivian be in 5 years?
• - What is the stupidest "performance" modification?
• - Which era had the best clothing?
• - Beautiful cars that don't get enough attention
• - It's the year 2040. What 3 early 2000s cars do you buy to cosplay rich person?
• - Should Hyundai make a $200,000 EV sports car?
• - What is the difference in feel between a Ferrari V12 and a Lamborghini V12?

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Recorded March 5, 2025

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Zack spent a little more time repairing his beloved BMW M3 than the instructions estimated; Matt has a photo update on his Lamborghini Countach's engine rebuild; there's a new emissions proposal in CA regarding classic cars that actually makes sense (for once); we review the 2025 Porsche 911 T Cabriolet; and we answer questions from our Patreon members including:

•    What vehicle is better with an automatic transmission?
•    Which exotic cars dodge registration?
•    Our dream Nissan R36 GT-R would be...
•    Did ADRO fix the M2's front end?
•    What is happening with Lucid?
•    A gated shifter conversion for Miatas?
•    Hot or not: Nissan Stagea Autech
•    The rule on watch-size to wrist size
•    Cars that were truly one-of-a-kind.
•    And more!

Recorded March 3, 2025

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What happened to Toyota QC? Is the Lamborghini Revuelto the best ever? How is the comprehensively-modified Z1 Nissan 600R? Plus, Patreon questions including:

- Should trunk luggage racks come back? Were they ever cool?

- Dream passenger, living or dead?

-  Why do people build cars they can never afford?

- What made Americans hate wagons?

- Your Cayman won't appreciate

- Should you wear a watch in the ocean?

- Do we miss one-pedal driving?

- Memories from /DRIVE Network

- Is my dune buggy dangerous?

- Which Golf was the best?

Recorded February 22, 2025

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Dave Anthony is the creator of The Dollop, the greatest, funniest history podcast ever. On this episode we learn about:

•    Matt and Dave's Twitter fight
•    Why Dave left TV writing
•    How the Dollop came to be
•    Is baseball better without robot umpires?
•    Smuggling Chinese cars into the USA
•    The future of Elon and Tesla
•    Being a surprise Australian celebrity
•    And more

https://www.dolloppodcast.com/podcast

Recorded February 21, 2025

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