An Accidental Bid Leads to Serious Auction Drama
About this episode
SwitchCast dives into the world of automotive auctions, highlighting a dramatic incident involving an accidental bid on a 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT 392 that led to a heated discussion about auction integrity and buyer responsibilities. The hosts, Doug and Tyler, also explore the rising prices of cars like the Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale and the controversial use of grapplers in police chases. With humor and personal anecdotes, they dissect the complexities of car culture, auction dynamics, and the challenges faced by both buyers and sellers in today's market.
A bidder on Cars and Bids recently "fat-thumbed" it and bid on a vehicle with a number significantly higher than they thought. Cars & Bids, essentially, responded with "too bad, so sad," starting some serious drama in the following weeks.
Let's unpack this a bit more and find out what went wrong and who is in the right here.
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Articles mentioned in this episode:
https://carsandbids.com/auctions/9lEJAEz2/2015-dodge-challenger-srt-392
Porsche Cayenne:
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2014-porsche-one-owner-cayenne-6-speed-manual/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibsNVzeMrFM
https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/watch-livonia-police-wrangle-stolen-car-i-96-using-new-technology
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Chevrolet Express
"...our personal luxury vehicle, Shaughnessy Overland Express delivers with precision, privacy, and respect. Th..."
Chevrolet Corvette
"...e car names that someone like Hank would name his Corvette? I always say welcome back, but this may be your ..."
Ferrari F50
"Who knew that a 360 challenge Stradale would be sitting in the same place in your mind as an F 50 just poof gone. One thing though, so right after you texted me this, I was on social media"
Dodge Challenger
"...t sent was an auction on cars and bids 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT 392 in a bright green color sublime. So Doug,..."
Dodge Charger
"...up I'm on. There was a video posted of this Dodge charger that had gone off the road at triple digit speeds..."
Porsche Cayenne
"... on cars and bids, another green car 2014 Porsche Cayenne. Nothing following that, no GTS, no S, no turbo, ..."
Dodge Viper
"...ee a few weeks ago and there's a second gen Dodge Viper there. And some guy was talking to maybe his dad,..."
Ford Mustang
"...reening into traffic or pedestrians. This isn't a Mustang or cars and coffee. Come on. Correct."
Chevrolet Malibu
"...y near Levan, Michigan. And it looks like a Chevy Malibu and they successfully grappled the car, but then ..."
Ford Explorer
"... cops adrenaline and often they're on, they're in explorers with snow tires like they're not properly equippe..."
Porsche 911
"Oh, lame. That got my Porsche 911 turbo so much in need for speed. Yeah."
Porsche Panamera
"Pack it away, boys. But it was on a Porsche Panamera. What?"
Mercedes-Benz Sclass
"What? Carfax 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500. Not an AMG, but it might have had the AMG package."
Honda S500
"What? Carfax 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500. Not an AMG, but it might have had the AMG packag..."
Holden Caprice
"Like a Crown Vic. Or a Chevy Caprice. Or a Dodge Charger."
Jensen Interceptor
"Or a Dodge Charger. Or a Ford Police Interceptor. That, yeah, yeah."
Ford Taurus
"...ifies how terrible people are at driving. Oh, the Taurus one. Oh, well, because they're not used to drivin..."
Ford Maverick
"...hat are the K-Truck options are there? Is it on a Maverick? Are they trying to make a joke?"
Ford Bronco
"...hey are trying to make a joke, but it's on a Ford Bronco. Oh, the full-size one."
Chrysler LeBaron
"No, but that would be good. Lebaron. No, no, no."
Volkswagen Passat
"...ay, I having the faintest idea. It's a Volkswagen Passat. What does that have to do with sucking toes?"
Dodge Road Runner
"...omething like a Plymouth that came out before the road runner. Am I entirely off like it's a pre-road runner,"
Ford Ranger
"Yeah. Ooh, this one from Motortrad with a Ranger looks dope. This looks like a lot of fun."
Renault Twingo
"Mm-hmm. Is it on a, uh, like a twingo? A what?"
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