0:00 / 0:00
Body Counts

Body Counts

BS Car Guys Mar 02, 2026 83 min
0:00
0:00

About this episode

Bill and Stanley dive into their personal 'body counts'—the total number of cars they've owned—sharing stories and stats from their automotive pasts. From Bill's 30 cars including 14 in Japan, to Stanley's 14, they discuss manual transmissions, average prices, and memorable rides like Bill's 2001 Ford Focus. The hosts also touch on the quirks of city driving and the emotional connections to certain vehicles, all while keeping the tone light and humorous despite Bill battling a rough voice.

Filter:
|
Technical Too Afraid to Ask
Car

Ford Mustang

"And I thought about putting my mom's 85 Mustang Alex on there, but it was never in my name."

The Ford Mustang is a popular sporty car from America. The 1985 version is known for its cool looks and fun driving.

Car

Volkswagen Beetle

"Yeah. 1968 Volkswagen Beetle. Yeah."

The Volkswagen Beetle from 1968 is a small, easy-to-recognize car with a round shape. It was popular because it was simple, reliable, and not expensive, so many people loved it.

Car

Porsche 911

"Oh yeah, I did that math $316,000. And I translate that as to say exactly one 9-11 GT3 touring manual. One."

The Porsche 911 GT3 Touring is a very fast and special car that people who love driving really want. It costs a lot of money because it’s made to be very good at driving on roads and tracks.

Car

2001 Ford Focus manual

"But I would buy that car again today at the same time. Um, and it was a 2001 Ford Focus manual that I bought right when I was leaving, leaving Jacksonville. The red one."

The 2001 Ford Focus is a small car that is easy to drive and park. Having a manual transmission means you change gears yourself using a clutch and stick, which some people find more fun.

Concept

sport compact culture

""And, uh, there was a little bit, uh, because of the timing, all compact cars that felt like had a little bit more sport in them. Because sport compact culture was such a big thing.""

Sport compact culture means people really liked small cars that were fun to drive and easy to change or improve. It was a big trend where these cars became popular for racing and car shows.

Term

beltway

""I got up to DC and I discovered that the belt way is a racetrack.""

A beltway is a big road that goes all the way around a city so cars can drive around instead of through the middle. Sometimes people joke that it's like a racetrack because cars drive fast on it.

Car

Chevrolet Corvette

"So he's driving a Corvette. He has to be retired as a rule."

The Corvette is a fast and sporty car made by Chevrolet, a big American car company. People like it because it looks cool and can go really fast.

Term

manual transmission

"Actually tying this back to cars that may have actually been that that arcade may have been the thing that taught me how to drive a manual because they had a game in there back in the day called hard driving. Where you was driving this. I think it was a Ferrari or something, but it had a manual in it and you had to drive, you had to actually shift it and do all the right things or you would just mess it up. I'd never got far in that game because I couldn't drive a manual at the time, but I think that was my me starting to learn how to drive a manual. I remember that game."

A manual transmission means you have to change gears yourself using a stick and a pedal. It helps you control the car better but takes practice to learn.

Car

Ferrari Testarosa

"...w if that's the right name, but I do remember the Ferrari Testarosa being in the car in the game. Yeah, go ahead and..."

The Ferrari Testarossa is a very fast and famous sports car from Italy that many people recognize because it looks cool and goes really fast.

Car

Toyota Land Cruiser

"I kind of wished I had finished the LS swap on the Land Cruiser."

The Toyota Land Cruiser is a big SUV that is very strong and good for driving on rough roads or dirt paths.

Term

LS swap

"I kind of wished I had finished the LS swap on the Land Cruiser."

An LS swap means putting a different, stronger engine made by GM into a car to make it faster and more powerful.

Car

Jeep Renegade

"...ou know, if the timing was just wrong on the Jeep Renegade, like if, if we had bought it. And not, not had ..."

The Jeep Renegade is a small SUV that can drive on rough roads and looks different from other cars. Sometimes people think about when is the best time to buy one.

Car

Jeep Renegade Trailhawk

"Jeep in Italy, like it was, it was a big deal. It was the first Renegade, uh, Trailhawk Renegade in the state."

The Jeep Renegade Trailhawk is a small SUV that can go off-road better than regular cars. It has more space under the car to avoid bumps and rough ground.

Car

Ford Ranger

"...ld of would of should as, you know, had, had the Ranger been a closer facsimile to Kendra's original Ran..."

The Ford Ranger is a medium-sized truck that many people use for work or carrying things. It’s known for being tough and useful in many situations.

Car

Chrysler 200

"My son blew up. I had a 2012 Chrysler 200 for, I must say, about five years."

The 2012 Chrysler 200 is a four-door car that families often use. It was made to be comfortable and easy to drive around town.

Car

Volkswagen Jetta

"nothing right. When we, when we sold our Jetta to CarMax due to the test drive, you are the fir..."

The Volkswagen Jetta is a small car that looks nice and is good for everyday driving. People often talk about selling it when they want a new car.

Company

CarMax

"When we, when we sold our Jetta to CarMax due to the test drive, you are the"

CarMax is a company that sells used cars. They try to make buying a car easy by having fixed prices and lots of cars to choose from.

Car

Mitsubishi Mirage

"I love that look, that Mirage was especially in 1995. It was the sub, it was a sport car, the subcompact compact sport compact car that nobody else had."

The Mitsubishi Mirage is a small, affordable car that was popular in the mid-1990s. In 1995, it was seen as a sporty and unique choice compared to other small cars like the Civic.

Brand

Honda

"Honda Toyota Chevy and Ford."

Honda is a company that makes cars and trucks. They are known for making cars that last a long time and don't use too much gas.

Brand

Mazda

"So if you had a Mazda or a Mitsubishi or Nissan, you were already doing something"

Mazda is a company that makes cars from Japan. Some of their cars are fun to drive and have special engines.

Brand

Mitsubishi

"So if you had a Mazda or a Mitsubishi or Nissan, you were already doing something"

Mitsubishi is a company from Japan that makes cars and trucks. Some of their cars are good for rough roads and fast driving.

Concept

bring a trailer

"...Being the predecessor of bringer trailer and cars and beds and stuff. I probably could have did it without these cars..."

Bring a Trailer is a website where people can buy and sell special cars by bidding on them, kind of like an online auction.

Car

Subaru Svx

"...wn was, um, state in the States, we called it the Subaru SVX. Uh, in Japan, they called it the Alcona or what..."

The Subaru SVX is a special car from the 1990s that looks different because of its windows. It was made to be comfortable and fast.

Car

Subaru Outback

"Yeah. They've got age sixes in outbacks and the truck. Oh yeah."

The Subaru Outback is a car that can drive well on all kinds of roads and weather because it has special wheels that help it grip the road. It’s good for families and outdoor activities.

Term

all wheel drive

""And it was all wheel drive. There was a, there was a girl who went to our church when I was in high school that had one.","

All wheel drive means the car sends power to all four wheels at the same time, which helps it grip the road better, especially when it's wet or snowy.

Car

Nissan Skyline

"...ah. And I also, I also, uh, have confirmed which skylines I owned. There were Nissan skyline, GST, G at GT..."

The Nissan Skyline is a fast and sporty car from Japan that many people like because it can go very fast and handle well. Some versions are very special and famous.

Car

Chrysler Daytona

"...That, that, that, that I lied. The Tegra and the Daytona were both hatchbacks as well. But, um, cause I h..."

The Chrysler Daytona is a small sporty car from the late 1980s that has a special shape and can be pretty fast. People liked it because it was fun to drive.

Car

Nissan Sunny

"Nissan sunny."

The Nissan Sunny is a small, reliable car that many people use for everyday driving. It's known for being affordable and easy to maintain.

Car

Ford F-150

"...2000 Ranger 2006 F one 50 2018 F one 50 2025 F two 50."

The Ford F-150 is a big truck used for work and carrying things. The 2006 model is an older version that many people liked for being strong and comfortable.

Car

Chevrolet Blazer

"...alking about, you said truck is, is the 94 Chevy Blazer Tahoe. That's 10 Blazer Tahoe."

The Chevy Blazer is a medium-sized SUV that can drive on rough roads and carry people or things. The 1994 model is an older version that many people remember.

Car

Chevrolet Tahoe

"...about, you said truck is, is the 94 Chevy Blazer Tahoe. That's 10 Blazer Tahoe."

The Chevy Tahoe is a big SUV that can carry lots of people and things. The 1994 version was one of the early models that made this SUV popular.

Car

Dodge Ram

"Oh, I guess it was like mid 80s. Dodge Ram truck with the three 18 in it. Uh, that, that wa..."

The Dodge Ram from the 1980s is a big truck with a strong engine that many people used for work or hauling things. It’s known for being tough and reliable.

Brand

Kia

"So that's my Kia rant."

Kia is a car company from South Korea that makes cars that are usually affordable and come with good warranties to keep them running well.

Car

Audi RS5

"segue. I asked you to Google the 2027 Audi RS5 which they showed us pictures of the day. Yes, w..."

The Audi RS5 is a fast and fancy car that looks nice and drives very well. The new 2027 model shows how Audi keeps making better cars.

Term

plug-in hybrids

"Think about other plug-in hybrids that have the transmission power units and how well those have done with reliability."

Plug-in hybrids are cars that use both gas and electricity, and you can charge their batteries by plugging them into a power outlet to drive farther on electric power.

Term

electric motor

"It's not necessarily that the motor is turning the electric motor. The electric motor is adding power to the power output."

An electric motor is a part that uses electricity to help move the car, either by itself or with the gas engine.

Concept

car as an investment

"or even thought about a car as an investment like those guys do, where they buy a car specifically to let it appreciate at the right time and then sell high?"

Some people buy cars not just to drive but because they think the car will become more valuable in the future. They hope to sell it later for more money than they paid.

Term

JCI

""because in Japan you have to have this thing called JCI. It's like a road worthy inspection. And you could not drive the car.""

JCI is a special check in Japan that makes sure cars are safe and clean before you can drive them on the road.

Concept

insurance claim

"and there was probably an insurance claim. And because there was an insurance claim,"

If your car gets damaged or is in an accident, you tell your insurance company so they can help pay for the repairs or other costs. This is called making an insurance claim.

Concept

police report

"a police report probably had to happen. And the police report probably uncovered the fact"

When the police come to check out a car accident, they write down what happened in a report. This helps insurance companies and others understand what went wrong.

Concept

vehicle registration

"that the car was registered in one state, but had resided in another state for a period of time."

When you own a car, you have to tell the government about it and get a special paper or sticker that shows the car belongs to you and where you live. This is called registration.

Car

BMW 318I

"...it was the first car you saw me in, the 1985 BMW 318i. I could."

The BMW 318i from 1985 is a small luxury car that is fun to drive and feels nice inside. Many people like it because it’s both comfortable and sporty.

23 cars featured

Request an Explanation

Heard something you'd like explained? We'll add it to this episode.

Sign in to request explanations for terms you heard.

Want to learn more?

Browse our glossary for plain-English explanations of automotive terms, jargon, and concepts.

Explore Terms

Help improve this episode

See something that's not quite right? Our annotations are AI-generated and can sometimes miss the mark. Click the flag icon on any annotation to suggest a correction.

Report incorrect info
Suggest better explanations
Flag missing cars