{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Ep. 306: We Bought 12 Cars In 2025 - These Are Our Least & Most Favorite!","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/ep-306-we-bought-12-cars-in-2025-these-are-our-least-most-favorite","audioUrl":"https://audio4.redcircle.com/episodes/e9f2a858-79d2-49eb-b4fc-04335b61d1c6/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 Andre take a look back at every car TFL has bought this year — from high-performance sports cars to hardcore off-roaders, timeless classics, and even a few dirt-cheap Cadillacs. They break down which ones they absolutely loved and which ones turned out to be major disappointments.It’s the ultimate behind-the-scenes garage tour as the guys share stories, surprises, and lessons learned from a year packed with test drives, repairs, and plenty of car chaos. Whether you love off-roading, performance cars, or budget builds, this episode has something for every enthusiast.( 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":181.4,"endTime":187.6,"type":"car","title":"Ford Bronco","url":"/cars/ford/bronco","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c1/2022_Ford_Bronco_2.jpg","quote":"So number one on my list, we recently bought this actually, and that is the Ford Bronco Everglades.","canonicalId":"car:ford:bronco","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Ford Bronco Everglades is a special edition of the Bronco designed for off-road adventures, featuring unique styling and equipment for rugged terrain.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Ford Bronco Everglades is a special version of the Bronco that is built for off-roading. 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