{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Ep. 293: Why Does Buying A Car In 2025 Still Suck?","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/ep-293-why-does-buying-a-car-in-2025-still-suck","audioUrl":"https://audio4.redcircle.com/episodes/59dddf4a-8b91-43bb-bd47-889cd3b2f684/stream.mp3","description":"( https://www.alltfl.com/ ) Check out our new spot to find ALL our content, from news to videos and our podcasts! In this episode of TFL Car Chat, Roman and Tommy dive into the frustrating world of car buying in 2025—why the process is still confusing, stressful, and often stacked against everyday buyers. From dealership markups to vague pricing and high interest rates, they break down what makes buying a car such a terrible experience and how the industry could make it better for real people. Whether you're shopping for a new or used car, this is a must-listen before you sign anything.They also take a closer look at the 2024 Ford Bronco Everglades, exploring how it fits into the off-road SUV world now that the Bronco lineup has expanded. Plus, the guys discuss the latest on EV incentives being rolled back in the Big Beautiful Bill, what that means for shoppers considering an electric vehicle, and whether the market is headed for a slowdown. It's a mix of buyer advice, auto industry trends, and off-road insights all in one episode.( http://www.patreon.com/tflcar ) Visit our Patreon page to support the TFL team!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy"},"annotations":[{"startTime":3712.355,"endTime":3715.557,"type":"car","title":"Ford Bronco Sport","url":"/cars/ford/bronco-sport","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ea/Ford_Bronco_Sport_001.jpg","quote":"...ght, before we wrap this up, let's talk about the Bronco Sport very quickly. [SPEAKER_00]: You just compared it ...","canonicalId":"car:ford:bronco sport","priority":0.7,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"JustAnotherCarDesigner (CC0)"}},{"startTime":3846.219,"endTime":3851.244,"type":"car","title":"Jeep Wrangler","url":"/cars/jeep/wrangler","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a7/JEEP_WRANGLER_%28JL%29_China.jpg","quote":"... Alright, hang with me here. [SPEAKER_00]: If the Wrangler is the off-roader and the Renegade is the Baby Wr...","canonicalId":"car:jeep:wrangler","priority":0.7,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":3846.219,"endTime":3851.244,"type":"car","title":"Jeep Renegade","url":"/cars/jeep/renegade","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a1/JEEP_RENEGADE_China_%282%29.jpg","quote":"...ER_00]: If the Wrangler is the off-roader and the Renegade is the Baby Wrangler. [SPEAKER_00]: Yeah, let's s...","canonicalId":"car:jeep:renegade","priority":0.7,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":3851.684,"endTime":3857.368,"type":"car","title":"Wrangler Sport","url":"/cars/jeep/wrangler","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a7/JEEP_WRANGLER_%28JL%29_China.jpg","quote":"...it the Renegades for is I mean they call that the Wrangler sport instead of the Wrangler. [SPEAKER_00]: Uh-huh.","canonicalId":"car:wrangler:","priority":0.5,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":3918.122,"endTime":3920.443,"type":"car","title":"Suzuki Samurai","url":"/cars/suzuki/samurai","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/44/2018-2024_Suzuki_Jimny_Sierra_JC.jpg","quote":"...chimney? [SPEAKER_00]: In other words, the Suzuki Samurai. [SPEAKER_00]: Why don't they actually build a sm...","canonicalId":"car:suzuki:samurai","priority":0.5,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"TTTNIS (CC0)"}},{"startTime":4074.234,"endTime":4077.315,"type":"car","title":"Ford Maverick","url":"/cars/ford/maverick","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a4/1972_Ford_Maverick_Sprint_%28616806978%29.jpg","quote":"...]: It was a tiny little thing about the size of a maverick. [SPEAKER_00]: Now everything has gone at least o...","canonicalId":"car:ford:maverick","priority":0.7,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada (CC BY-SA 2.0)"}},{"startTime":4151.198,"endTime":4155.442,"type":"car","title":"Jeep Gladiator","url":"/cars/jeep/gladiator","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0b/Gobi_Jeep_gladiator_%28JT%29_on_W_Ann_Rd.jpg","quote":"...ink so because Jeep didn't kill the manual in the gladiator because people were buying it. [SPEAKER_00]: who ...","canonicalId":"car:jeep:gladiator","priority":0.7,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"Noah Wulf (CC BY-SA 3.0)"}},{"startTime":4284.957,"endTime":4288.199,"type":"car","title":"Chevrolet Camaro","url":"/cars/chevrolet/camaro","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ae/Chevrolet_Camaro_Hirschaid_2022-20220709-RM-111908.jpg","quote":"...s right. [SPEAKER_00]: Why did they kill even the Camaro, which was a big, lit niche, right? [SPEAKER_00]:...","canonicalId":"car:chevrolet:camaro","priority":0.7,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"Ermell (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":4292.822,"endTime":4293.443,"type":"car","title":"G-Class Gwagon","url":"/cars/mercedes-benz/g-class","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/14/MERCEDES-BENZ_G-CLASS_%28W463%29_China.jpg","quote":"[SPEAKER_00]: What's that? [SPEAKER_00]: The G-wagon. [SPEAKER_00]: That's not a niche though.","canonicalId":"car:g-class:","priority":0.5,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":4304.81,"endTime":4306.431,"type":"car","title":"Chevrolet Corvette","url":"/cars/chevrolet/corvette","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7f/Chevrolet_Corvette%2C_BAS_24%2C_Brussels_%28P1170387-RR%29.jpg","quote":"[SPEAKER_01]: C.A. [SPEAKER_01]: Corvette defines an entire brand. [SPEAKER_01]: It's C.A.","canonicalId":"car:chevrolet:corvette","priority":0.7,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"Matti Blume (CC BY-SA)"}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"www.allTFL.com","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/ep-293-why-does-buying-a-car-in-2025-still-suck/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}