About this episode
Navigating the dilemma of keeping or selling older cars is the focus of this episode, as hosts discuss the rising costs of new vehicles and the increasing age of used cars. They share personal anecdotes about their own vehicles, weighing the financial implications of repairs versus the value of sentimental attachment. The conversation touches on the challenges of modern car technology, the practicality of maintaining older cars, and the emotional connections we form with them. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own vehicle decisions and the concept of 'forever cars.'
Hosts Brendan and Ian are back with an episode that asks the question: would you keep a car forever? Which car? Is there even such a thing as a "forever car"?
The two discuss what makes a car worth keeping versus getting rid of, including factors such as maintenance, value (both monetary and sentimental), and usage. They look back on cars from their past and honor some of those cars that they have had to say goodbye to over the years.
Plus, will Brendan convince Ian to buy a new daily driver? Please don't tell the Alltrack...
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Ford Expedition
"Yeah, like I drove. I drove like a brand new Ford Expedition Expedition Max the other day and everything was t..."
Honda Civic
"... reading how in 2018 Honda came out with like the Civic Type R and then it had a volume slider."
Honda Accord
"...lk about is I have, at my house now, a 2010 Honda Accord. That's a one owner Honda Accord that I actually ..."
Chevrolet Silverado
"...and new 20, well, it's not brand new, but my 2022 Silverado, 12,000 miles on it. It's starting to get a littl..."
Toyota Tundra
"...path to take with this Honda. And he has a Toyota Tundra pickup. And he said to me that he was like, I wou..."
Volkswagen Jetta
"...y like, I wanna get another car like a Volkswagen Jetta or a hybrid or something to drive and get better ..."
Pontiac GTO
"...y truck will go 500 miles on one tank of gas. The GTO will go about 360, 350, 360 on one tank of gas. S..."
Ford Mustang
"...s not worth it. Like say you have like a Fox body Mustang that's like grandma owned it"
Volvo Xc60R
"...s why I wanted to talk about it, is I have a 2012 Volvo XC60R design here. And I'll tell you right now, like I ..."
Mazda MX-5 / Miata
"...ou go get a BMW one series or you get a new Mazda Miata or you know, I mean, I don't know."
Volkswagen Golf
"... straight out because you can't even get the GT-R Golf R with a manual anymore in the U.S."
Toyota GR Corolla
"I would definitely try out the, to be into the GR Corolla, I'm just really curious about that little"
Hyundai Elantra
"...as it a Hyundai? I'm about to mention the Hyundai Elantra N. Yeah, yes."
Acura Integra
"...lly I forget. Like I'd be curious about the Acura Integra. Yes, the Integra Type S."
Jeep Wrangler
"...brand new because they don't depreciate is a Jeep Wrangler. You can still get those with a manual."
Wrangler Rubicon
"...ot even like a fancy one. You don't have to get a Rubicon. No, just the big. A Sahara."
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