The Buick Roadmaster is an older, full-size car model from Buick. It’s known for being big and comfortable. The podcast is likely referencing it because it has a history worth discussing.
This is a specific version (trim) of the Dodge Charger for 2026. The “RT” usually means it’s the more performance-oriented Charger, and the show is talking about their review of it.
This is an Audi Q3 SUV with the “S line” package, which generally adds sportier look and features. The hosts are reviewing the 2026 version and mention the drivetrain right after.
Quattro is Audi’s all-wheel-drive setup. It helps the car grip the road better, especially when conditions are slippery. In your excerpt, it’s mentioned to describe the car’s traction system.
This phrase means an SUV that drives and feels more like a regular car, not like a big truck. The hosts also point out that it still keeps the SUV benefits like easier getting in and out and loading the back.
The Toyota Crown sedan is the traditional sedan version of the Crown lineup, and the hosts use it as a comparison point to the Crown Signia. They specifically talk about seating height and how the car is designed to be easy to get into and out of.
The Ford Expedition is a big SUV with lots of interior space. It’s meant for families or anyone who needs more room to sit comfortably. A longer version (Expedition Max) gives even more space.
A Toyota Tundra is a large pickup truck. People like it because it sits higher than many cars, which can make it easier to see the road. It’s also meant for carrying things and towing when needed.
The Chrysler Pacifica is a minivan. It’s made to fit families and make it easier for people to get in and out. People often choose it for the roomy, comfortable seating.
The Honda Odyssey is a minivan. It’s designed for families and focuses on comfort and easy everyday use. People often like it because the inside is roomy and practical.
The Toyota Land Cruiser is a tough SUV that’s built for rough conditions. The host is using it as a reference point, then talking about switching to a more comfortable, roomier option.
The Hyundai Palisade is a big family SUV with three rows. The hosts are saying it’s a smoother, more efficient alternative to larger, truck-style SUVs.
Concept
truck SUV vs car-based SUV
Some SUVs are built more like trucks, and some are built more like regular cars. The host is saying the car-based type usually rides smoother, handles better, and can get better gas mileage.
The Chevrolet Suburban is a very large SUV that’s built to carry lots of people and stuff. They mention it to explain what “big SUV” means before talking about going smaller.
The Chevrolet Tahoe is a large SUV, but typically a bit less massive than the Suburban. The host is saying it’s a good, comfortable option if you want to go smaller.
The Chevrolet Corvette is a sports car made for fast driving. It’s designed to feel exciting and responsive when you drive it. People bring it up because it’s one of the more performance-focused cars in its category.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a high-end luxury car. It’s built to be very comfortable and smooth, with lots of features. People talk about it because it’s meant to make driving feel easy and quiet.
A “credit bust out” is when someone uses credit to buy cars very quickly, but the plan is basically to stop paying so the lenders get stuck with the bill. It’s a kind of car-financing fraud.
The Mazda CX-5 is a small SUV for everyday driving. The infotainment system is the screen and electronics you use for things like music and navigation. If someone has issues with it, they may need guidance on settings or updates.
Intermittent means the problem comes and goes. Mechanics may have trouble finding it because it might not happen when they check the car.
Term
PDC
PDC is an acronym the caller uses for a system name related to the starting issue, but the exact automotive meaning isn’t clear from the transcript alone. In many car contexts, similar acronyms can refer to sensors/modules involved in starting or fuel/ignition control, so listeners would need the show to clarify what PDC stands for in this case.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a popular SUV. Here, they’re talking about a 2025 model and which engine it has, because the engine choice can change how the SUV drives and how expensive it is to own.
Pentastar is the name for a Jeep/Chrysler V6 engine. The engine type matters because it affects how the vehicle runs and can influence long-term reliability and costs.
Hemi is a name for a specific type of engine design used by Chrysler/Jeep. They’re saying the more powerful Hemi option isn’t offered in the Grand Cherokee right now, but might be later.
An extended warranty is like extra insurance for the car after the original warranty ends. If something expensive breaks, it may help pay for the repair.
The Ford GT is a very fast, high-performance sports car. It’s designed to deliver strong acceleration and sharp handling. People mention it when they’re talking about top-tier performance cars.
The Subaru Impreza is a compact car. People often pick it because it’s practical and can handle different weather conditions. In your podcast context, it’s mentioned as a car the driver has experience with and is comparing to what they want next.
A lease is like renting a car for a fixed time, usually a few years. You pay a monthly amount, and at the end you may be able to buy the car if you want to keep it.
The Toyota RAV4 is a popular compact SUV. Here it’s mentioned because it’s the kind of car you might be able to lease within a certain monthly payment range.
“Hold their value” means a vehicle’s resale price stays relatively high compared to other cars over time. That matters for leases because stronger resale values can translate into better lease economics (lower expected depreciation).
The Toyota Corolla is a small, everyday car. It’s usually priced to be more affordable than many other cars. People often bring it up when they’re looking for a basic car that costs less to buy and run.
The Toyota Camry is a regular-size family sedan. It’s designed to be comfortable for daily driving and road trips. People talk about it a lot because it’s often available with good pricing or financing deals.
The Lincoln Nautilus is a luxury SUV. A “hybrid” version uses both an engine and an electric system to help with fuel economy. In the podcast, they’re talking about a 2025 hybrid Nautilus.
Infotainment is the car’s main screen system for things like music and settings. If too many controls are hidden in menus, it can be annoying to use while driving.
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Happy Mother's Day to you.
If you're a mom out there listening to us,
we appreciate you, and we salute you,
and we thank you for what you do.
Moms are so special, and if you're lucky enough
to still have yours, I'm not, and I know Todd's not either,
but if you're lucky enough to still have your mom,
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Okay, well, let me take over for a second
while you collect there.
I knew you mentioned Mother's Day a second ago.
Newsletter has a really touching tribute that you wrote,
including a really special video
that will touch your heart.
That's talking about the moms and Mother's Day
and what moms bring to us, what they mean to us.
The video is really cute too,
and it's one of those I think it'll actually touch you as well.
And it's a nice reminder of all the things that mom
stands for, what she brings to our lives,
and in some cases, like we just talked about,
in both our cases, how we remember mom
when mom is no longer with us.
So Happy Mother's Day to grandmothers, moms,
sometimes mothers in love depends upon your situation.
It's a good time to remember those
who are mothers on this weekend.
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My video of the week, Todd's video of the week,
reviews of the 2026 Dodge Charger RT,
which was a beauty, the 2026 Audi Q3 S line,
Quattro, which I also reviewed.
And then our most popular review this week
was Amy Plymouth, our executive producer,
who had the Toyota Crown Signia, a beautiful SUV.
This one was in red, and it was a great looking vehicle.
It's nice, it's really nice.
It's really the most car-like SUV that I know of.
But it sets up like an SUV,
so it's easy to get in and out of,
it's easy to load things in the back.
Same with the Crown, the Toyota Crown sedan.
It sets up high, and they built it that way on purpose.
If you don't need a truck-like SUV,
you want more of that car ride and drive,
the Crown, there's two of them,
this Signia and then a sedan, they're great.
Let's talk to Lisa in Galveston, Texas.
Lisa, thank you for holding, how can I help you?
Thank you so much, I appreciate it.
I am in my 60s, I have two labs,
a husband that is six feet, five inches.
I am tired of driving the Expedition Max,
I've had that for a while,
I've had a Yukon, a Yukon XL, a Suburban,
a Tahoe, everything,
and the Toyota forerunner is out of the question,
my husband doesn't fit in it.
He drives a Tundra and loves it.
But his line of sight on the Toyota is just not,
I mean, the Tundra's great,
but the smaller version is just not.
What do I buy next?
I have to tell you that I did test drive
the Land Cruiser, loved it, he sat in it, he fits in it.
We can figure out a way to get the dogs in it,
but it's $75,000.
It is.
I'm in a little bit of a conundrum here.
Do you have any other recommendations?
I should also say that I've sat in the Pacifica,
I've sat in the Honda Odyssey, they're nice.
I think when I'm in my 80s,
I'll probably go for that.
Yeah, that's good to say.
Lisa, you're not a minivan.
You're not a minivan, mama, I can tell.
I'm really not.
I can tell from what you've been driving.
Are you, besides the labs, are you a mom?
I am a mom, but my kids are grown and gone.
So we are, I don't need, literally we need two seat belts,
a driver and a passenger, and the hole back in
can be dog and luggage and everything else
because we do take road trips.
Okay, good, good, good, good.
All right, you tell your kids,
they better call you tomorrow,
or I'm gonna say their names on the air next week, okay?
I mean, they better take care of you tomorrow,
one way or the other.
I know the labs will love you to death all day tomorrow
and today and the next day and...
They will, thank you.
Okay, let's get you to look at the Toyota Grand Highlander.
You're gonna notice some of the same characteristics of it
that you noticed in the Land Cruiser,
except it's gonna have a nicer ride,
and it's gonna have more cargo area in the back,
so the labs are happy.
So let's put that on the list.
I want you to look at the new Hyundai Palisade.
It's good for people 65
Same with the Kia, tell you right.
And I know those sound different to you
than what you're used to,
and it is a little bit of a down size,
but you're going from a truck SUV,
which is all you've had to a car-based SUV.
And the difference is you'll notice is the ride,
the handling, the fuel economy is better.
You know, there's a lot of pluses to it.
Now, if you guys stay with the big SUVs,
you know, it doesn't sound like you need
the extended versions of anything.
I'm driving a Suburban right now, it's huge.
But the Tahoe, as you know,
because you've had one is nice,
but it sounds to me like you're ready
to downsize a little bit,
and the ones that we talked about
will be a good alternative for you.
I got good dealers for all of them too.
The CarPro Jerry Reynolds knows things you just can't know.
So call it on thechase.com CarPro Listener Line,
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In this week's newsletter,
always fun to read the quick chefs,
some of the more interesting stories
in the automotive world,
and Jerry's comments afterwards,
the one that kind of caught my attention
of all the stories,
and all of them are great.
But the Miami waitress,
who's facing serious felony charges,
pulled off a big car buying spree,
in the course of what about a few days,
like eight days,
bought 10 vehicles,
talking to Corvette, Mercedes S-Class,
BMW IA among them,
and she's a waitress,
so she's not making what she reported
as $180,000 a month, more than that.
So she went through and got all these vehicles,
and then all the bills started piling up,
and everybody wanted their money,
and there was no money to be had.
A credit bust out is what they call this.
Yep, and some of those dealerships knew
what they were doing.
Yeah.
I mean, when you buy that many cars that fast,
one dealership doesn't know,
one finance company,
let me put it another way,
one finance company doesn't know
she's already bought a car.
And they, so they loan her money too,
and she's got all these cars suddenly.
Some of the dealers knew what she was doing,
and boy, that's a bad business right there.
It's terrible.
If you want to ruin your relationship with a lender
and never have them trust you again,
that's a good way to do it.
Absolutely.
Boy, and not to mention,
I don't know if anybody will press charges on her or not,
but if they do, now we're talking federal offense here.
Oh, so there's a whole lot that goes with that.
Oh, yeah.
Oh my gosh.
She'll be waiting tables in some prison somewhere.
She's not careful.
Yeah, that's for sure.
Holy cow.
Jean in Los Angeles, California.
Jean, welcome.
What can I do for you?
Hi, Jerry, how you doing?
I'm good, Jean.
Are you a mom?
No, I'm a dog mom.
That's good enough for me.
That's one of the most important jobs on the planet.
But I do, I've lost my mom like you
and I do have that warmness in my heart
and you know, miss her every day.
Well, I understand.
Yeah, yeah.
Hey, Jerry, I talked to you a few weeks ago.
I had the Mazda CX-5 Scurly infotainment system.
You advised me to call Mazda headquarters
and report back to you.
So here I am with my hat in hand.
They were unwilling to help me.
They said it fell out of the parameters
of the class action lawsuit.
And basically if I wanted to pay
for the infotainment system,
that would be something that maybe I could get reimbursed
if it ever became an issue with them.
So I'm back to you hat in hand.
I did explain that I spoke with you,
you know, hoping that might buy me a little bit of cashier.
I even offered to like, can you help me at all?
Split the cost of, you know, replacing it.
And they were unmovable.
Remind me, remind me what year
and how many miles you have on it.
It's a 2019 Mazda CX-5 33,000 miles.
Wow, really, really nice.
Yeah.
I hate to hear that.
Are you closer to Huntington Beach
or let me think where John Patterson's other store is?
Do you remember Todd Huntington Beach or Taston?
Yeah, Taston, that's right, that's right.
Which are you closer to?
They're pretty much both a hike.
I would say Huntington Beach would be a closer, mm-hmm.
I want you to put a call in to John Haddock on it.
John is so hard to get a hold of
because he's got four dealerships there in Los Angeles
and he floats between them all.
But Huntington Beach.
Taston Huntington Beach, Mission Viejo
are the ones I see on his website here.
Yeah, but in Huntington Beach,
there's a gentleman there named Jim Feinstein.
Jim is the general manager who works for John
at Huntington Beach, Mazda.
I want you to talk to Jim and tell him you talked to me
and see if they can contact Mazda
and get something going that direction
for at least some assistance.
And I bet you money that they can't.
When you got a good, one thing,
one benefit of the dealers at my website
is they have good relations with the factory.
And the factory knows that they handle things right.
Of course Mazda is headquartered there in Los Angeles.
So they talk to their rep all the time
because they're right in their back door.
So I want you to talk to Jim,
tell him what that you and I have talked
that I recommended him and let's see what he can do.
Try that.
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And next up, Leo in Missouri City in the Houston area.
Leo, what can I do for you?
Yeah, how you doing?
I'm good bud, what's up?
Yeah, well, we had a 2019 Dodge Durango.
We ended up trading it off
because it just kept giving us issues.
I mean, the real main seal went out on it.
The radio went out on it.
It kept having a clump of gnaws and you go to start it.
And then this last part, the through pump went out,
they put a new one in and it's still intermittent
wanting to start and not so.
I don't know, I'm thinking this that they call it PDC.
But anyway, we ended up trading off
for a grand Cherokee 2025.
So just give me an update on the Durango
and then tell me this 2025 or a Cherokee that we bought
is it a good deal?
Well, I reviewed the new Cherokee
and you're not talking grand Cherokee,
you're talking Cherokee, right?
No, no, so a grand Cherokee.
Oh, okay, which engine did you get?
It's the, I think it's the 3.6.
Yeah, the Pentastar.
Been a great engine for a lot of years.
Probably one of my favorites.
I like the Hemi, but it's not available
in the grand Cherokee, not yet.
I think it probably will be in the future,
but right now it's not.
How many miles did you have on your Durango
when it started giving you troubles?
Well, when we bought it, it had,
we bought it right after almost the tip of COVID.
So it had 55,000 on it.
And then it started giving us problems from trouble,
maybe about at about 60 something thousand.
Okay, yeah, that's a little soon for that vehicle.
But, you know, I think the grand Cherokee,
if you look at the history of it, it's been great.
And it's one of my favorites.
I love what you get for the money.
I love the electronics on it.
I don't think you're gonna have any trouble, Leo.
I think you're gonna be fine.
Did you get an extended warranty when you bought it?
Well, it was a demo.
And when I bought it, it had like 40,
like 4,000 miles on it.
And it would come up to 336,
and then it came with the, what, 536.
Okay, we're out of time, I apologize,
but I would look at a long-term one if you can.
I think it's a good idea.
You can't get good advice from someone
who doesn't really have a lot of experience.
That's why you need to call the car pro, Jerry Reynolds,
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Newsletter is out every single Friday.
Make sure that you are signed up for it,
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One specific thing that I'm always amazed at
is all the work and the data that's compiled
for the auto sales results,
even though you don't have everybody reporting in
at this point.
No, that would be a log instead.
I mean, wouldn't you want everybody
to kind of be on the same playing field?
And wouldn't everybody want to be,
you know, kind of competing with that
and know that they're gonna be looked at differently
if they don't report?
Well, it wasn't too many years ago,
everybody did report monthly,
and then I think it was General Motors
that started first and just suddenly said,
oh, we're only gonna report quarterly.
Oh, well, that's not helpful.
But there's enough information.
You got Toyota, you got Ford, you got Hyundai, Kia.
Honda.
Honda, that's enough for me to know how business is.
So. On a monthly basis.
Yeah, and with that, of course,
it's a little bit down, it's kind of the trend right now.
Compared to last year, when everything was this all,
can I use the term higgledy-piggledy?
You certainly can.
Exactly, if that's appropriate.
I've never heard it before, but.
There you go, that's one of those weird things.
I don't know if it's Louisiana, whatever,
but yeah, everything was a topsy-turvy.
There's another one you might know.
Because of all the incentives
and it was a whole different thing.
Now, of course, we have gas prices are higher,
you've got a little bit of a conflict going on
internationally with another country.
Yeah, I would say that's fair.
And things happening.
So yeah, it's it.
But I mean, that's why we're on this show
to number one, tell you this stuff.
And number two, let you know that because of this,
incentives are crazy good right now.
Your trading values are crazy high right now.
And folks are ready to move some cars
and this only benefits you.
Yeah, there you go.
So there you have it.
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And now we go to one of the most beautiful places
in the United States I've ever been in my life,
Laguna, Nagal, California.
Logan, you're next on The Car Pro Show.
Hey there, Jerry, how's it going?
Hey good, Logan, not as good as you.
I'm sitting in Flat Dallas, Texas
while you sit there looking out at the ocean,
but that's okay.
Don't feel bad.
Not too bad.
Don't feel bad for me.
Well, it would be better if I didn't have to call in
with my car question because my car decided
to break down the other day.
Oh my, okay.
What did you have and what are you looking for?
Yeah, I was driving a 2015 Subaru Impreza
and kind of what I'm looking for is something similar.
I'm trying to debate between,
I mean your thoughts on this,
between leasing and then certified pre-owned,
considering I drive very few miles a year.
Okay.
And how long do you typically keep a car?
I owned the Subaru for eight years.
And are you okay with that?
We paid off.
Are you a person that says,
I'd like to have a new car every three to three
and a half years, which is more appealing to you.
That's not really a driving factor.
It's more the, I'd say the cost component.
I'm not too concerned with having a fresh new car
every three years or so.
Okay.
The payment on a lease is going to be less
than if you purchase a certified pre-owned.
But a certified pre-owned,
you're going to get paid off at some point
and not have payments.
So there's pluses and minuses to your plan,
either way you go.
If you lease, you got a low payment three years from now,
you got to do it again.
And then make this decision all over again,
which some people like because they,
you know, they always want to be in a car
that's under warranty.
You're only paying for a portion of the car,
which is all you're using it for,
but you're never going to have a clear title that way.
So if your goal is to get this thing paid off,
which frankly, you don't ever really do
because at some point then the repairs start
and you're making a car payment,
you're just making it to a garage
instead of a finance company.
So, you know, what do you think you want next?
The way I'm looking at it is maybe going the leasing route
for this like three year period.
And then when that lease comes up,
then maybe further in my career, different financials,
then looking at buying like outright.
Okay, and you can do that with your lease car.
I mean, you can buy it at the end of the lease.
You know, the day you pick it up and do the lease,
you know exactly what it'll cost you.
Three years from now, if it's been a great car
and you love it, you just buy it and then finance the balance.
And then you get that one paid off.
So are you, you had a sedan, car.
Are you thinking about a car again?
Or are you thinking about an SUV this time?
Ideally, I would love to jump up to an SUV,
but I don't know where that price point would come in
in that and then like dealerships around me in the area,
where to kind of look for that.
Okay, so if I said to you, Logan, what's the most,
what's the highest amount you're willing to pay
to drive a leased car for the next three years?
What would you tell me?
Monthly payment on it, probably around 350 to four.
Okay, then you need to be looking at a Toyota RAV4.
And that will fall in your payment.
It'll be a great car.
It will be a great one to buy at the end of the lease
if you decide you want to go that direction.
And because they hold their value so well,
it's the most popular SUV sold in America.
And they hold their value like crazy.
And the lease terms from Toyota
are the best lease terms you can possibly get
on any vehicle out there, Honda's close,
but not as good as Toyota.
So I have got some really good Toyota dealers.
I don't know how close they are to you,
but they're at my website.
And if you'll pick the one that's closest to you
by putting in your zip code,
it'll pull up the one that's closest to you,
who to talk to, where they are, the whole ball of wax.
And you can get in a RAV4 nicely equipped
for under $400 a month, I promise you.
And you'll love the vehicle.
Really, that is fantastic news.
Would the same apply for their sedan lines?
Oh yeah, in fact, they're even less.
If you wanted a Corolla, that's gonna run you 300 or so
with a very minimal down payment.
If you want a Camry, my Dallas dealer
was running a Camry special this morning,
as a matter of fact, an SE for $289 a month.
And that's a great car, especially in,
because they're all hybrids.
And so is the Corolla now, so.
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HONK, HONK, HONK!
Well, I apparently have started something.
Yes, you did.
So when we were talking last break,
the last segment when we opened,
I used the term higgledy-piggledy,
and you looked at me and you said,
I've never heard of higgledy-piggledy before.
I have not.
Which means chaos, it's confused, disordered,
random manner, and it's 16th century beginnings to it,
because the word higgled means to deal or barter.
And so they made a rhyming phrase to describe the chaos,
and you had said you hadn't heard of.
So fast forward to just a moment ago
when you got apparently a Facebook message.
Yeah, from Bonnie Jo.
What did Bonnie Jo have to say?
Bonnie Jo's in Houston.
Bonnie Jo's been listening to the show for 100 years.
Right.
Bonnie Jo's didn't think I'd remember her,
but I did.
She's a runner.
I remember she runs everywhere.
Oh, okay, very cool.
And she needs a car then.
She told me, no, she's got,
I've helped her and her husband with.
Oh, she runs on purpose, okay.
Yeah.
Maybe that's what you had had to do, I don't know.
If you see me running, somebody's got,
somebody's chasing me with a knife.
Give them some help.
Yes, something bad is wrong if you see me running.
Bonnie Jo runs.
Yeah, okay.
And I've helped her husband and her
by a whole bunch of Toyotas and Lexuses.
That's awesome.
But she told me she was disappointed in me
that I didn't know that stupid phrase
that you threw out there.
I thought the stupid phrases were gone when Kevin retired.
Well, good to see him keeping the tradition alive.
Yes, you are.
I think whatever that is you've said,
maybe your middle name.
Well, I've been called worse, believe me.
Frank in Houston.
Frank, what's happening?
Yes, sir, I've got a 25 Nautilus hybrid.
Yeah.
And I'm very, very, it's just too hard to operate for me.
And we just haven't bonded.
And I don't know what to do.
I'm considering selling it or doing something else with it.
It's only got 6,500 miles on it.
No, Frank, don't do that.
That's a great SUV and it's a lot of fun to drive.
And once you get to know all those things
that that thing will do, it'll blow your mind.
I mean, it will do everything.
Those screens in that thing are absolutely amazing.
I understand.
Go back to your dealer and talk to somebody.
The best thing to do is make a list of things that bug you.
Things that you don't understand.
Things that confuse you.
And look, I drive over 100 new cars a year.
It happens with me.
I'm not in a car for a long period of time.
Usually days or a week at most.
But I get to that point too where I go,
okay, this is too much.
In fact, I slammed some car recently
and made the comment that they got too cute
with trying to put everything on the screen.
Give me a damned volume button for the radio.
You had to get into the screen to set the volume.
I don't want that.
I don't want to go into the screen
to set the air conditioning temperature, you know?
And so it just takes a little bit of practice.
Somebody at the dealership that you bought from,
I don't know which one it was and it doesn't matter.
But somebody there is really good
at the electronics of the Nautilus.
And if you'll talk to the general manager of the dealership
or the owner or somebody in high authority
and tell them what you told me
and tell them you want to set a time to go in
and really learn how to operate your vehicle.
I guarantee you a Lincoln dealer will do that for you.
Won't cost you a penny.
And when you leave there,
you'll have a much better understanding of your vehicle.
I've written articles on this exact topic and it's important.
You spent a lot of money on that Nautilus,
probably 70 grand or better.
You should know what it does
and you should be able to take full advantage
of all the features.
Good luck.
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They're going to the website.
They're finding the dealers that Jerry recommends
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with the purchase of their brand new car.
For example, Jim in Houston.
Recently went to Baker Nissan with Andrew Slay over there.
All right.
Had a great time there with Drew Slay
as he calls him and his team at Baker Nissan.
Says he helped him pick out the perfect car at a fair price.
Everything was smooth and easy.
Never any pressure, always about helping them
make a good decision.
Got there and they picked up the new car the next day.
Can't speak more positively
about the experience at Baker Nissan.
Fantastic.
Yeah, great dealership.
Really is.
If you're in the Los Angeles area
and you're looking for a Ford,
you want to get some of that employee pricing,
I'm happy to say that you can now go see Jim Parsons,
who is the general manager at Capistrano Ford.
I've known Jim for a long time.
He was with the show, I don't know how many years ago,
quite a few now,
but he has moved to Capistrano Ford in San Juan, Capistrano.
And I promise you, if you're looking for a Ford
and one of our other Ford dealers there
isn't close enough to you, and Jim's closer,
he will take amazing care of you.
Great guy, tickled to death to have him
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About this episode
Mother’s Day greetings kick off the hour, followed by CarPro Hotline talk about extended warranties via chase.com. The show then shifts into weekly vehicle reviews, including the 2026 Audi Q3 S line with Quattro and a “car-like SUV” take on the Toyota Crown Signia. Callers weigh in on family haulers, downsizing from truck SUVs, and lease-versus-certified-pre-owned decisions. Later segments cover infotainment frustrations on a Mazda CX-5 and a Lincoln Nautilus, plus a “credit bust out” scheme and broader market/incentive chatter.
