Ep. 303: Here's Why Roman Is So Grumpy About The New Mustang GTD!
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Roman expresses his grumpiness over the new Mustang GTD, questioning its price and purpose as a luxury sports car rather than a people's car. He and Andre discuss the shift in Ford's strategy, the car's heavy weight, and its limited connection to the Mustang lineage. They also touch on various automotive topics, including the upcoming Mitsubishi Montero, the challenges of modern car technology, and the frustrations of dealer practices. The episode is filled with humor and passionate debates about the future of the automotive industry.
( 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 teams up with Andre to dig into the brand-new Mustang GTD—and why it has Roman grumbling about Ford’s most extreme Mustang yet. From its price and positioning to what it means for the Mustang name, they share their unfiltered takes on whether the GTD is a dream machine or a step too far.
The conversation doesn’t stop there—Roman and Andre also vent about the car features and trends that really boil their brakes. From retractable door handles and haptic controls to subscription-based features, run-flat tires, and even powered air vents, they cover the little (and not-so-little) annoyances that are changing the driving experience. It’s a mix of car news, strong opinions, and plenty of laughs.
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Ford Mustang GTD
"...inking about a long time. I don't understand the Mustang GTD. You mean the most amazing, the most powerful, t..."
Porsche 911
"...ang GTD is ostensibly a competitor to the Porsche 911 GT3. Okay."
Chevrolet C8
"...ind, it's a car that was kind of an answer to the C8 Corvette, because Chevrolet, and they're very co..."
Ford Fairlane
"You're not wrong. It started out as a Ford Fairlane. Yes."
Shelby GT500
"Yeah. And when the last generation Mustang came out, you could get the GT 500 for over $100,000. I actually drove that car and but I didn't have a problem with it because it felt like it was still a Mustang."
F-150 Raptor
"Because every brand needs a halo. The Ford Raptor is a truck halo for them. It's done really well ..."
Nissan Rogue
"...ot of their products. For example, you know, the Rogue, you know, the Nissan Rogue partnership that the..."
Nissan Frontier
"...ch could be truck based, which could be the next frontier as well. They could share a lot of the component..."
Jeep Wrangler
"It was cranking. The wrangler was around. The Bronco wasn't."
Ford Bronco
"The wrangler was around. The Bronco wasn't. The Bronco, there was no even rumor of a..."
Nissan Leaf
"...y lights that... No, it reminds me of the Nissan Leaf. Doesn't it remind you?"
Porsche Macan
"...ike the hood. I was just driving the new Porsche Macan, and the Porsche calls those wings because they ..."
Nissan XTerra
"...k in the comments below. I'm excited for the new XTERRA. Yeah, I think that XTERRA."
Challenger Hellcat
"...o have the 392, the 6.4 liter Hemi, and also the Hellcat. And the Hellcat version, according to the story..."
Jeep Gladiator
"...V8, Ram's coming. There's also a rumor of a Jeep Gladiator 392 coming with the V8 engine. And we live in Co..."
Toyota RAV4
"...'m not advocating for a V8 engine in every Toyota RAV4. I am."
Infiniti QX80
"...heir SUVs, the big ones like Armada and even the QX80, I come home. And the upcoming XTERRA."
Nissan Armada
"...n, especially like their SUVs, the big ones like Armada and even the QX80, I come home. And the upcoming..."
Jeep Grand Cherokee
"...hat Hollywood guy died trying to do that with the Grand Cherokee? Was that what caused him to?"
Ford Expedition
"...channel near you. Well, we already published the expedition, right? And coming very, very soon this weekend,..."
Genesis G90
"Yes. So we were reviewing a Genesis, you know, G90. This is now on most vehicles too."
Tesla Cybertruck
"Rivian, I think. Well, Rivian and well, Cybertruck has no door handles whatsoever. Yeah, the electr..."
Volkswagen Id
"...next one. We just were doing this just in on the Volkswagen ID Buzz. Yes."
Terra Scout Terra
"the Scout prototypes, right? Scout Terra truck, they have a lot of physical switches and b..."
Gmc Canyon
"... light switches, which is something that both the GMC Canyon that we have has done."
Chevrolet Ev Silverado
"And you know what also irks me? Like, the latest electric trucks from GM, you know, the CR-84, EV, Silverado, EV trail boss, they're very beefy tires, right?"
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