The Toyota 4Runner is a tough SUV built for rough roads and trails. Here, the caller is saying they wanted a 4Runner that doesn’t use a small turbocharged four-cylinder engine, and instead wanted the more traditional engine option.
This means the engine has four cylinders, and a turbocharger helps it make more power. Some people prefer or avoid turbo engines depending on how they drive and how they’re maintained.
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz is an electric van inspired by the classic VW Bus. The caller says they waited for it but didn’t like the price when it came out.
A vehicle kill switch is a feature that can remotely disable a car. The idea is that if authorities think something unsafe is happening, they could stop the car from continuing.
The Ford Expedition is a big SUV built for families, road trips, and carrying more people or gear. It’s also commonly chosen when you need extra space. The podcast mentions it because something happened to a new one, which naturally leads to discussion about the vehicle in real life.
An extended warranty is extra insurance for your car repairs after the regular warranty runs out. If something expensive breaks—like the transmission—it can help cover the repair cost.
The air conditioning compressor is the component that pressurizes the refrigerant so the A/C system can cool the cabin. When it fails, it can be an expensive repair because the system often needs diagnosis and refrigerant service as well.
Chase.com is a service that helps you find an extended car warranty. The host says it helps compare options and prices so you can pick one that fits your situation.
Term
LifeWave patches
LifeWave patches are a product being discussed, but they aren’t related to how cars work. This part of the conversation is about the patches themselves, not a car repair or car technology.
The Mazda CX-50 is a compact SUV meant for daily driving. It’s designed to be comfortable and easy to live with, while still feeling fun to drive. The episode brings it up because someone just bought a 2026 model.
Topic
factory-certified vs dealer-certified used cars
They’re talking about when a used car is truly “certified” by the manufacturer versus just labeled that way by a dealer. The big idea is that factory certification usually means a stricter inspection and a better warranty.
This is a used car that the car company itself approves. It has to pass a strict inspection, and you usually get a warranty that comes from the manufacturer, not just the dealer.
That “161 point check” is basically a long checklist a car has to pass. It means they inspect a lot of different things and may replace small wear items to meet the certification standard.
Lexus is the brand used to illustrate a good certified-used warranty. The host says Lexus’s certified program includes a warranty for about three years and it doesn’t limit you by miles.
Unlimited mileage means the warranty won’t stop just because you drove too many miles. This is especially helpful if you put a lot of driving on the car.
The Buick Roadmaster is a car model name from Buick that’s known for being a big, comfortable vehicle. The episode mentions it as a specific car being discussed or referenced in a conversation. It’s not a modern compact car—it’s tied to older, larger-car styling and comfort.
Towing capacity is the maximum weight the vehicle can tow safely. The host is saying SUVs often have higher towing ratings, and that can influence how the ride feels.
A truck chassis means the car is built on a separate frame, like many trucks. The host is saying that this kind of construction can make the ride feel less smooth than a typical sedan.
The Lexus ES 350 is a comfortable sedan. The host recommends it if you want a smoother ride than most SUVs, and says it’s similar in size to a Camry but feels more refined inside.
The Toyota Camry is a regular passenger car (a sedan) meant for daily driving. People talk about it a lot because it’s a typical size and it’s comfortable inside. In this episode, it’s used as a reference point for how another car will compare.
The Genesis G80 is a luxury sedan. The host says it’s extremely quiet and smooth, and that new models include a long warranty (10 years or 100,000 miles).
A warranty like “60,000 miles” means the manufacturer/dealer will cover certain repairs up to that mileage (and often within a time limit too). It’s basically a safety net for the next stretch of driving.
“Certified” means the car was checked and comes with extra warranty coverage. So you’re not just buying any used Genesis—you’re buying one that’s been approved and backed by a warranty.
The Toyota Crown is a Toyota model that’s meant to feel more upscale than a basic sedan. The host is saying the newer Crown is worth checking out because people who got one really liked it.
The VW Beetle—often called the “VW bug”—is a classic, recognizable car with a long history. The caller is talking about their first car, a 1967 Beetle, and how they bought it after it came back from Europe.
The Chevrolet Impala is a big, traditional American sedan. The caller is sharing how their company Impala experience started great, but the next one had major problems.
A “lemon” is a car that turns out to be seriously defective and doesn’t get fixed properly. The caller is saying their second Impala had that kind of problem.
A Toyota Highlander is a family SUV. Here, the caller is talking about their 2019 model and how many miles it has, which is useful context for what it’s like to live with over time.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a larger SUV meant for family trips and everyday driving. It can also handle rougher roads better than many regular SUVs. The episode references a 2024 model in the context of someone leasing and then moving around with the vehicle.
Residual value is the price the lease company says the car will be worth at the end of the lease. If you want to keep the car, you usually have to pay that amount (plus what’s left on your lease).
The Genesis GV70 is a luxury SUV, meaning it’s designed to feel nicer inside and more comfortable to drive. The episode mentions the “Sport” version, which is a higher-trim package. It’s brought up in the context of someone getting a nearly new GV70 for their wife.
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Good to have you with us today on the CarPro Show. It is the last weekend of
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before we go back to the phones, Todd Chambliss is with me and how are you sir?
I'm doing well. I was excited to see that somebody thought to bring in a lovely
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I don't know who did but it's pretty good. 78 new stations joining us today all the
way from Anchorage to Wyoming to from Los Angeles to New York and Washington DC.
All over. All over the place. We are now broadcasting on 141 different radio
stations and that's all because of you. Yep, absolutely. I don't mean you Todd.
I thought you meant me. I was thinking well. You're the audience who has been so
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That all makes a huge difference and we thank you. I've said it. I will be on the
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country. They're nice. They're appreciative. They listen and they support too. Yeah, they support.
Look, I understand we don't have a dealership at carpro.com that's close to everybody.
But you can just rest assured when you close your eyes at night if you used one of our dealers
you can rest assured you got a great deal and they were more than fair with you.
And that's that's what I look for. I wish I could have one dealer of every brand and
every market the show airs in. Reality. There's not that many good dealers. Yeah,
it's tough to find them all over like you find in some areas. I mean just every single city you've
got a disadvantage going sometimes. Well, and I'm picky. Yeah, I'm picky. You're being in the car
business for all the years that I was. I know the good ones from the bad ones and I've shocked
people through the years when I've made this statement but I'll make it one more time.
I can pull up in front of a dealership and in the first 30 seconds tell you if it's a good one or
not. And that's the truth. Yeah. And if there's a vibe, there's a way that good dealerships pay
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Look is garbage overrun when I was in the Ford business.
I told my people consistently every Ford dealer in Dallas, Fort Worth carries the same cars. All
the buildings have glass and brick and pretty shiny cars sitting on the showroom. But the
difference is people. You got the best people out there and I was blessed to have an outstanding
staff. I had 400 people under one roof at one time at a dealership and they were the best in
the business. I overpaid them and I knew it but guess what? Nobody left me. Nobody went somewhere
else. Grass wouldn't greener across town. Yeah. And that's the truth. Let's talk to Mark and he
is calling from La Jolla, California. Mark, welcome. Good morning, Jerry and Todd. Thank you for taking
my call. It's a pleasure. I really don't have a question. I was just kind of sad and then I got
happy. I get KNX is very powerful and it comes all the way to San Diego and then I heard you're
going to be on K ABC. So I'm happy again. You helped me. I wanted a four-runner that doesn't
have a four-cylinder turbocharged engine. You told me what year to get. I waited with you for the
new Volkswagen van and was the ID buzz and was kind of disappointed in the price. And you've
just helped me for so many years. I've kind of grown up listening to you and I just wanted to
thank you because I thought we were going away from each other. But just a few seconds ago I
heard about K ABC. So yeah, we're tickled again. We're tickled to death and really tickled to
have two hours back. That was the big thing. As much as I loved KNX, we went to one hour there.
Boy, I was hurt. I was disappointed. We've been on some great stations that we've lost.
Cleveland is the one that comes to mind first. WTAM in Cleveland. The Cleveland audience loved
this show, I believe, more than in my hometown of Dallas, Texas. And we're on a great station in
Dallas. But Cleveland was... I did one live remote at the Cleveland Auto Show and Todd,
I wish you'd have been there to see him. Kevin was with me at the time. But the line of people,
just to come by and say hi and get something signed or take a picture, the line was at least 100
people long at some points. And I will never, ever forget that. And I'm absolutely 100%
committed to getting back on the air in Cleveland because I love the people there. And that wasn't
a city that I would have ever said, oh boy, that sounds like a great place for a radio show.
It's just... It's all about people. It's just exactly what I was talking about about card
dealerships just 30 seconds ago about how the difference in card dealerships is people and
the difference in audiences is people too. And so we're going to get back there someday.
You come into our homes. I remember when your dog passed away and that made me very sad and I
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And welcome back to the carpro show. Jerry Reynolds is the carpro.
And I'm Ty Chambliss in this week's newsletter. I guess this was the most clicked item. We
mentioned it early in the show and I wanted to get your thoughts a bit a little bit deeper about
the vehicle kill switch. I mean, this has been going around for a bit and we're hearing, at least
I'm hearing all of these horror stories like you're driving down the road and the government's
just going to hit a button and turn the whole thing off like as you're driving down the interstate.
You have to government thinks that you've been drinking and you shouldn't be driving. They're
just going to cut your car off. What if you have some mouthwash and then they detect that? Couldn't
that just be another reason they shut it off? I suppose it could. So it's not a perfect system.
Or if you weave a little bit, you know, if you weave. Well, I mean, imagine poor Kevin.
He'd never get to be shut down every day. I mean, you know, he just goes to show you. God,
he couldn't drive. Oh, my God. He could not drive even before all the stuff happened. I mean,
way back in the day, like early on, oh, he was still wrecking like crazy. He totaled a brand
new expedition. I had him driving back in 2001. Oh, my. Oh, he was horrible driver.
Horrible. Good guy, though. Yeah. Except the driving part. Yeah.
Let's talk to Rick in League City, Texas. Rick, I'm so sorry you've held so long.
I apologize. How can I help you, my friend?
Hi, Jerry. I've been a longtime listener. I really enjoy your show. Thank you. I'll be quick.
I have a 2020 Subaru Cent 53,000 miles. Been a great car. Yeah. I really like the
Subaru's. And the question is, my six year warranty expires next month. And I've heard
some things about the transmission. And I'm wondering if you think I should
invest some more money into another extended warranty or just keep the maintenance up?
No, I do. I think you should get one. And not because a cent has had a lot of transmission
issues. I haven't actually heard that before. And, you know, if you look online at a certain,
any, any vehicle that's made, you're going to find bad things because, you know, people
that are super happy, people that have 200,000 miles on their cents, don't take the time to go
online and say, Oh, I love my scent. It's been the greatest SUV I've ever had. I've had no problems
with it. I'm at 200,000 miles. That doesn't happen. So when you look for things on any car,
you're going to find them. And it doesn't mean necessarily that it's a characteristic of the
car. You just, you just don't know how that person that's angry, how they maintained their car. Did
they try to tow a 7,500 pound trailer in with their ascent? And now suddenly they got transmission
problems. Big surprise, right? So you just can't pay attention to those things. However,
to add to that, I would tell you that if you use that warranty one time,
the odds are good, it'll pay for itself with the cost of repairs today because they've gone
through the roof. It's crazy what it costs for a transmission today. I mean,
for years, $4,000, you could do a complete brand new transmission, parts labor, the whole deal
for four grand. Today, it's six, 6,500, 7,000 engines, 10,000, 11,000, 12,000 that used to be six.
It goes on. I mean, just a frigging air conditioning compressor that we know is going to fail,
especially in Texas. It's going to fail. It's $3,000. So yes, I would buy an extended warranty
on any car approaching 60,000 miles, even if it's the best Toyota ever built or the best Lexus ever
built, I'd still buy a warranty on it. Now, luckily, I have a very good company that I endorse
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and you can reach them through my website. At the top of the page in the search box,
put just type that in, C-H-A-I-Z. And it'll pull up their website. They'll know I sent you.
And what they do is they look for the best warranties at the best price based on your criteria.
So you need to tell them how many miles a year you drive. You need to tell them how long you
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They've helped hundreds of my listeners, and they do a great job with what they do.
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Sacramento, California, we go. Paul, welcome. Paul, what can I help you with?
Hey, Jerry, how you doing? Hey, good, brother. What's up?
Oh, I'm, uh, well, I'm a 75-year-old proud Vietnam veteran.
Well, thank you for your service, sir.
Okay, here we go. Okay, I got a 2026, uh, Mazda CX50.
Yep. I just purchased it and I paid cash. So I want to, uh, I know they have the safety
features. So I'm thinking about leaching the car every year too for the safety features.
Yeah. So what are your opinion on that?
Well, I've got an article on my FAQ page at carpro.com that's titled Six Reasons Why Seniors
Should Consider Leasing. And I'd like you to read that, Paul. It's pretty enlightening because
the older we get, most people have heard something negative about leasing, but it's,
it's all changed. And I, and in that article, I tell you exactly why you ought to think about it.
Now you, you don't want to lease every year or 22 is okay, but, but really the truth is
when you, when you got a two year lease and a lot of companies do it, Toyota does a lot of two
year leases, but the truth is two years goes by really fast. And you need to start thinking about
what you're going to do next at a year and a half. If you've got a two year lease, a three year lease
seems to be the right amount of time because what about all the safety features? That's what I'm
saying. What do you think about that? Cause it changes so rapidly. What do you think about that?
They get better every single year. So if you're trading every three years, you're going to have
the latest, greatest safety features, comfort features. You're going to get rid of the car
before you even have to put tires on it. So really for three years, you're talking about some oil
changes and gas. And that's it. It's the cheapest way to go. And for senior citizens, for so many
different reasons that you'll, you'll read about, I think it's a great idea for you. I wouldn't do
anything now. You've got a brand new one. Keep that for a couple of years and then go into a three
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Call the chase.com car pro listener line now at 1-800-926-7777 and welcome back to the car pro
show. Jerry Reynolds, the car pro me, the old road master, Todd Chambliss. And if you're joining
the show, we have a lot of new affiliates this week, which we're thrilled about. And if you're
wondering where the old road master came from, I have no idea. I mean, I, I'm just embracing it
because it kind of stuck. I've been called worse. I figure I'll keep the road master. Why not?
You've been called worse by your wife. Absolutely. And it depends on the day or the year, I guess,
in our case, but one of the most clicked items in the newsletter this week are factory certified
pre-owned cars worth the extra money. I say yes. I think there's a lot of value to it if it's in
the right situation. Yeah. And that's, that's it. But make sure that it's factory certified.
Not just certified pre-owned. No. If you find a certified Ford on a Toyota lot, it's not certified.
It's certified according to the dealership, but that's just kind of a tag that they hang on. Factory
certified is a grueling check checklist that's got to be gone over with every car. And then the
factory warrants that car because of what it's been through, because the dealership has to go
through. When I was in the Ford business, we had a 161 point check. 161? Yes. Wowie. I mean,
it didn't matter how old the car was. It got new windshield wiper blades. Okay. Every single one.
If the tires had, I mean, just very little wear, you replace the tires. It's as close and some of
manufacturers even require the dealerships give you two keys and two remotes. Not all, but most.
So it's as new a car as you can get that's used if you get a factory certified. And it gives you
a lot of peace of mind and a very long warranty. Yeah, they cost more. A factory certified car
costs more than a non certified car. But sometimes you don't need to buy that extended warranty
because you it's coming with one. Most of them are six years or 100,000 miles from when the car
was new. Lexus, for instance, their L certified has got a phenomenal warranty. It's like three years,
but it's unlimited mileage. If I was a high mileage driver,
I'd buy a certified Lexus before I'd buy a new one because the word is better. Yeah, there you go.
Yeah. That's a great point, actually. Well, thank you. You're kind of
that's sort of why you're the car pro, right? Yeah. Okay. You're the roadmaster. That's right.
I'll take that too. Henry and marble falls, Texas. What a pretty town. Henry, welcome to the car
pro show. What can I do for you? Hi, guys. I'm pretty much a Toyota guy. I bought my last Toyota
truck. That's going to be a spare. Here we go. Looking for a I'm looking for a smooth driving
Toyota SUV or four door sedan. And I'm just wondering, are SUVs more expensive just because
they're SUVs or are they compatible to to a, you know, four door sedan? And
what do you recommend smooth driving one SUV and one sedan? Well, I tell you, SUVs are more
expensive because they're more popular. It's that simple. And they've got more uses. I mean,
you can go with the three row SUV, you can go with the two row SUV and go with the compact,
you can go with electric, you can go with hybrid. I mean, there's so many choices.
But people have learned over time that SUVs are really, really handy to have.
Now, most of them have a pretty decent towing capacity, 5,000 pounds up to 8,000 pounds. And
the reason I tell you that is because it does affect the ride. If you're looking for a really
smooth ride, then you need to get a sedan. They're just set up differently than an SUV is.
So many of the big SUVs are truck based, but in other words, they've got a truck chassis under
them. And with that comes a rougher ride, but you also get more capacity. So if you're looking
for a smooth riding SUV, I think Lincoln makes the smoothest riding SUV on the market.
The Lexus is a very close second. Whether you go with an RX or a TX or a GX,
those all ride smoothly, but it's not going to be as smooth as a car. So for those reasons,
I would tell you to look, how big a car do you think you need? You're looking for something large
or something middle, medium size? Medium size. Okay. I've had a camera before and I was happy
with it, but I wasn't happy with the ride. But that's, you know, medium sized car would be nice.
Look at the, look at the Lexus ES 350. It's got a nice smooth ride. It's going to be,
oh, it's going to be comparable in size to your Camry, but it's going to have a nicer interior
and it's going to ride better. It's going to be a little quieter inside. If you want to go up from
there, the new Toyota Crown is a wonderful, wonderful riding car. Great visibility, a lot of room
inside. And then last but not least, look at the Genesis G80. That, my friend, is a road car and it
will, it is so quiet and so smooth and it's got so many neat features. If you buy a new one, it
comes with a 10 year, 100,000 mile warranty. You know, a lot of this is going to depend on budget,
which you didn't mention, but it's definitely going to stay away from the Genesis.
Okay. If you go with a used one, you can get a really, really nice one for under 50 grand.
I'm just, just telling you, but then in that case, that's interesting. Yeah, it is. And,
and it still comes with a lot of warranty left. It's not the 10 year, but it's got a five year,
60,000 mile warranty. So if you go with a certified Genesis, that might be the way to go and you're
going to love that car. I'll tell you that if I were looking brand new, I would look at, I would,
I would definitely look at the new Toyota Crown and see what you think about it. Everybody I've
helped get one of those cars just loved it. I mean, dearly loved it. With that, my friends,
we got to run, but I do thank you for calling. And let's talk to George in Los Angeles. George,
welcome. Good morning or good afternoon. Yes, sir. And congratulations on finding 141 stations
that put up with your Texas draw. How about that? You know, they told me 15 years ago,
you ain't going to make it in LA, boy. And I said, well, we'll see. Maybe, maybe not,
but I'm going to give it a try. And here we are. Give it a shot. Yep. Anyway, first car was a
67 VW bug. Oh, cool. Came back from Europe when they used to drive them in Europe, bring them
over here and sell it. Paid 1500 for it. About 100,000 miles on it. Sold it to my sister for
800. It got stolen from her and she got 2000 from the insurance company. What a happy story.
That was fun. And then the worst, unfortunately, was I had a company car Chevy Impala. And the first
one I had was fabulous. I loved it. So I ordered the same car, the same paint job and everything.
My kids were upset that I basically repeated the car. The second one was special lemon.
They gave me a, uh, they terminated the lease early and gave me a Toyota Highlander and I
liked that so much. I went out and bought my 2009 and I'm still driving it. Look at you,
brother. Thanks for the call. Join us on K ABC next week, 790.
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And Tess in Houston, you are next on the car pro show. Hello Tess.
Hello. What can I help you with? Can you hear me? Yes sir, just fine.
Yeah, thank you for taking my call. I'm a long time listener,
long time way back to 2009 when you were a skater. Well, thank you. Appreciate it.
Thank you for your service. Thank you very much. Thank you.
I'm driving a 2019 Highlander. So I've got 120,000 miles now and I'm
fast-connecting information in between the Lexus DX500 and the Genesis. Which way should I go?
How long do you think you'll keep this one as long as you kept the last one?
The Highlander, I'm going to trade it or sell it and then
is it going to be the Lexus or the Genesis? Well, the GV870 and 80, what's the difference then?
Do you have a third row? The 80 does have a third row. The 70 does not.
Okay, do they come in hybrid? Yes, they do actually.
They do? Yeah, they do. But I will tell you that for lack of any repairs and longevity,
if you want something that'll go 200,000 miles, I'd go with the Lexus. I like the Genesis,
don't get me wrong. But the Lexus is going to be impossible to beat. They're just so good and
they last so long and you're going to be out so little money down the road on repairs and
maintenance and all the things. They're just that good. So personally, I think the Genesis is more
enjoyable to drive. I do. I love the interiors and I love the features of the Genesis. And how
about the ages? They have a 2.5 and 3.5. Does it make a difference? Well, I'd go with 3.5 if I were
you, but I've got a heavy foot and I like power. So, you know, drive both. If the 2.5 has got enough
power for you, then get it because you'll get better fuel economy, definitely. But I could tell
you if I were making this decision today, I'd go with the Genesis just from the standpoint of
reliability. Tess, we've got to run. I've got great dealers for both those at my website.
I appreciate the call. And Ken in Star, Idaho, welcome to the show. How can I help you?
Thanks, Jerry. Nice to talk to you. I have a 2024 Q Grand Cherokee. I have seven payments left on my
lease. I moved from Southern California to Idaho, so I can't turn it in at the dealership I bought
it, but I want to buy the thing out. What steps do I have to do? Do I have to take it back to a
dealer or can I somehow do it online or do I buy the thing out? You'll have to take it back to the
dealer. You're going to owe the residual value plus the remaining payments. If you call whoever the
lease company is, they will be able to give you a net payoff, and that's the amount that you want.
That's the amount that you write a check for today. Then you go to the dealership and you'll pay that
amount. They'll add whatever state fees Idaho has. And I don't know if Idaho charges sales tax
on a lease purchase or not. They do in Texas and they do in California, but a lot of states don't.
So whatever tax time license is required in Idaho, then the dealership will collect that.
They'll handle all the paperwork. And the next thing you know, you'll be getting a clear title.
It's really an easy process to do, but you're going to have to go through a dealer to do it. So
you know, I'd find the closest one and talk to, I'll talk to one of the sales managers there and
tell them what you want to do and they'll hook you up. They've probably got a dedicated person just
for this. It's not all about cars and trucks. It's about what suits how you drive. Call now for
free advice from Jerry Reynolds, the car pro called the chase.com car pro listener line at 1-800-926-7777.
It's happy listener time on the car pro show. It's the moment when you get to find out what
happens when someone listens to Jerry, goes through the car pro website, gets one of his approved
dealers. He's vetted and uses the car pro system. A great story from Carl in the Houston area went to
Genesis of spring. Brian Amaya, the car pro contact says he was previously aware of the Genesis brand
till he heard it talked about on the car pro radio show and response to a caller that was a senior
citizen and wanted to trade in his current car for something new and comparable. Went to the car
pro website, got the name of a recommended dealer, sent an appointment, got a new automobile that day
and says he's in his mid-70s and it's the best experience he's ever had buying an automobile.
Dealer, a representative, very attentive, knowledgeable, of course he accommodated him and
took care of all the frustrations he normally had when buying a car. He says due to the pleasantness
and lack of all the usual frustrations, he returned two days later, bought another new vehicle,
an upgraded package of the GV70 Sport, gave his wife the two-day old now used car,
and he got the new one. Now I would have done that. Now that's the way you do it though. Give the
wife the old one? No, go to the website and find the dealer near you and you go to see them. You
just kind of depends on how happy you want to be. That's right. Two days doesn't make an old car,
but I think I would promote the fact that the wife gets the old one and I get the new one.
But that's me talking out loud. Well, and that's probably pretty smart. Absolutely. There you go.
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About this episode
Dealership shopping and listener stories kick things off, including a caller who wanted a 4Runner without a four-cylinder turbocharged engine and another who was disappointed by the ID. Buzz price. The show also covers how to stream live at carpro.com and dives into big-ticket ownership decisions: extended warranties, certified pre-owned differences, and whether to lease annually for safety tech. Comfort and long-term value come up too, with sedan vs SUV ride advice and Lexus vs Genesis durability comparisons.
