{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Are EVs Dead? Huge E39 M5 Repair Bills, Falling Skyline GT-R Values, and More! | THISCARPOD! EP25","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/are-evs-dead-huge-e39-m5-repair-bills-falling-skyline-gt-r-values-and-more-thiscarpod-ep25","audioUrl":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/TBIEA2614668289.mp3","description":"Have a question you want answered on the podcast next week? Ask HERE https://carsandbids.com/community/podcast\n\nGet FREE breakfast for life! Go to HelloFresh.com/freecars\n\nWelcome to THIS CAR POD! 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