{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"#25: Life Plus BMW","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/25-life-plus-bmw","audioUrl":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/d812ad6e-e2f5-4fe2-a52e-cab74cd34b90/Life_Plus_BMW_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=5058115","description":"Brendan and Ian are back with another Deep Dive episode, this week starring...BMW! Already well into a conversation about their favorites, the two hosts decided to hit record and make a full episode about Life Plus BMW.   Tune in this episode to find out more about: -Brendan and Ian's favorite vintage and modern BMWs -the quirkiest of BMWs from their history -BMW's SAV (the X5) and how it changed the SUV scene -which M car would be their respective go-to pick -BMW's motorcycle history  -BMW of today and what the hosts are hoping to see in the future (hint: more manuals!)   PLUS: Ian and Brendan talk about fish bowls and clown shoes.    Life Plus Cars: Curating Car Conversations! Instagram: @lifepluscars For more of our car content, visit https://www.lifepluscars.com/ What do you think, listener? Which of your favorite cars from BMW did we miss? Email us with your BMW stories at lifepluscars@gmail.com  "},"annotations":[{"startTime":52.0,"endTime":56.8,"type":"car","title":"BMW 2002","url":"/cars/bmw/2002","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c4/1974_BMW_2002_turbo.jpg","quote":"I think for me, it's the 2002. Oh, that's mine. Damn you.","canonicalId":"car:bmw:2002","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The BMW 2002 is a classic compact car that was produced from 1968 to 1976. It is known for its sporty handling and is often credited with helping to establish BMW's reputation for performance-oriented vehicles.","simplifiedExplanation":"The BMW 2002 is a small car made by BMW in the late 1960s and 1970s. 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