How we got our cars part 1
About this episode
A lively discussion unfolds as the hosts share personal stories about how they acquired their cars, diving into the details of their experiences. Scotty recalls his journey to owning an R34 GTR, detailing the excitement and challenges along the way. Alan reflects on his first car, a WRX, and the memories tied to it. Maddie shares his quest for an MR2, emphasizing the nostalgia and passion behind his choice. The episode is filled with humor, camaraderie, and insights into the automotive world, making it a relatable listen for car enthusiasts.
On this episode of Car Torque, Matty, Alam and Scotty discuss their latest updates, oil viscosity and discuss how we got one of our cars.
Its mano e mano in the quiz with Alam taking on Scotty for this weeks illustrious award of bragging rights.
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Chrysler Grand Voyager
"...go, so yeah. Well, I think we need to have a it's grand voyage of like with the boys kind of car moment. I think..."
GMC Typhoon
"I. Remember when I was running 1060 in the Typhoon for a bit, I was using that Supercar 1060 edge th..."
Volkswagen Jetta
"...s a, it's a VW and they're like, oh, it's, it's a Jetta or it's a, it's a Basat or it's a golfer, it's a ..."
Nissan R34
"...at would have been, I think, when I had the black R34. Oh well. So we're going pretty far back. Yeah, Y..."
Toyota MR2
"...y plan is to get that picked up and then drop the MR2 off so I can pull the motor and reseal it because..."
Ford Falcon
"...your first WRX purchase because no, so your first Falcon purchase actually, because because that was, that..."
Nissan Gtr
"cars as well. So it's not useful. So your 34 GTR. So what made you get a A34 GTR And basically wha..."
Subaru WRX
"one day. I thought, you know what? WRX is what I need. So this would have been, I think ..."
Nissan Pulsar
"...etting a little desperate. I almost said yes to a Pulsar. What is it? An N14 Pulsar with ASR 20 Det"
Toyota Supra
"...but I I've always liked them. I I wanted a mark 4 supra real bad, like a just an NA1 while I was on my pe..."
Acura Integra
"... of my kind of dreams. I think another one was an Integra Type R. Yeah, that's on my list. Yeah, I was like..."
Holden Monaro
"...4 GDR thing could have got like, you know, the VZ Monaro could have got one of those that were in the pric..."
Ford Fiesta
"...r and it's a sports sedan, But and it's no bloody Fiesta St. But you know, it's still meant to go around c..."
Subaru Impreza
"... Well, Saab 9000 shit, yeah. Was it MRX or Subaru Impreza? Incorrect. No, because that's the 9-2, isn't it?"
Fiat Chroma
"...ared its platform with the A164, Lancia, FEMA and Fiat Chroma. Bonus question out of all of those cars, which b..."
Opel Astra
"...r V6 was the most powerful question #3 The Holden Astra convertible in its TS generation was made by whic..."
Toyota 2000GT
"Scott. Scott. Is it the the Toyota? The Toyota 2000GT. That is the 2000GT convertible. Well done Scotty..."
Ford Crown
"American remake. Scott. Scott. Was it just a Ford Crown Victoria? Called Crown Victoria."
Toyota Yaris
"...st year which car sold lease in this segment? The Toyota Yaris, the Suzuki Swift, the Mazda 2 and the MG3. So ou..."
Suzuki Swift
"...sold lease in this segment? The Toyota Yaris, the Suzuki Swift, the Mazda 2 and the MG3. So out of all those car..."
Tesla Model
"...think a couple years earlier he traded that for a Tesla Model 3 and the other car for the house was an MG, one ..."
Tesla Model 3
"...a couple years earlier he traded that for a Tesla Model 3 and the other car for the house was an MG, one of..."
Toyota Yaris Gr
"...ay, moving on, staying with the Toyota Yaris, the Yaris GR started how much before on road costs in Australi..."
Toyota Crown
"... went to, he went to A2000GT convertible, Audi R8 Crown Victoria, and then basically, yeah, then Alan kin..."
Mitsubishi Asx
"...ed here because like, yeah, they're. Like no, I'm Mitsubishi ASX. It could. Screw up?"
Mitsubishi Eclipse
"...M Domestar motors in America, like, you know, the Eclipse and the Talons and all that stuff and stealth, Do..."
Eagle Talon
"...s in America, like, you know, the Eclipse and the Talons and all that stuff and stealth, Dodge stealth. So..."
Mitsubishi Evo
"...ust imagining, you know, it'll be like a a Nissan Mitsubishi Evo, VTech powered, you know, skyline or some descrip..."
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