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How we got our cars part 1

How we got our cars part 1

Car Torque with Matty J Feb 28, 2025 94 min
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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.

Topics: car buying stories R34 GTR WRX MR2 personal experiences car nostalgia automotive camaraderie
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Chrysler Grand Voyager
Damian B Oh (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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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..."
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BMW 540I
Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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BMW 540I

"... go, you know, like a 1040 kind of situation or a 540I know, I think Penrod does like a 540, I'm pretty ..."
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GMC Typhoon
_salguod (CC BY-SA 2.0)
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GMC Typhoon

"I. Remember when I was running 1060 in the Typhoon for a bit, I was using that Supercar 1060 edge th..."
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Volkswagen Jetta
Alexander Migl (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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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 ..."
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Nissan R34
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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..."
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Toyota MR2
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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..."
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Ford Falcon
GTHO (CC BY-SA 3.0)
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Ford Falcon

"...your first WRX purchase because no, so your first Falcon purchase actually, because because that was, that..."
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Nissan Gtr
Calreyn88 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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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..."
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Subaru WRX
TTTNIS (CC0)
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Subaru WRX

"one day. I thought, you know what? WRX is what I need. So this would have been, I think ..."
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Nissan Pulsar
LukaCali (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Nissan Pulsar

"...etting a little desperate. I almost said yes to a Pulsar. What is it? An N14 Pulsar with ASR 20 Det"
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Toyota Supra
Matti Blume (CC BY-SA)
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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..."
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Acura Integra
OWS Photography (CC BY 4.0)
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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..."
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Holden Monaro
OSX (Public domain)
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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..."
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Ford Fiesta
Calreyn88 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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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..."
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Subaru Impreza
TTTNIS (CC0)
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Subaru Impreza

"... Well, Saab 9000 shit, yeah. Was it MRX or Subaru Impreza? Incorrect. No, because that's the 9-2, isn't it?"
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Saab 92X
Cutlass (CC0)
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Saab 92X

"No, because that's the 9-2, isn't it? Yes, 92X, Yeah. And I'll give you, it's a point for each, ..."
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Fiat Chroma
Tony Harrison from Farnborough, UK;cropped and plates blanked by uploader Mr.choppers (CC BY-SA 2.0)
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Fiat Chroma

"...ared its platform with the A164, Lancia, FEMA and Fiat Chroma. Bonus question out of all of those cars, which b..."
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Opel Astra
Alexander Migl (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Opel Astra

"...r V6 was the most powerful question #3 The Holden Astra convertible in its TS generation was made by whic..."
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Toyota 2000GT
MrWalkr (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Toyota 2000GT

"Scott. Scott. Is it the the Toyota? The Toyota 2000GT. That is the 2000GT convertible. Well done Scotty..."
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Audi R8
Vauxford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Audi R8

"... What Car did you drive, Scott? That was the Audi R8. That is correct. Squidy question #7 Taxi but the"
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Ford Crown
Mohammed Hamad (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Ford Crown

"American remake. Scott. Scott. Was it just a Ford Crown Victoria? Called Crown Victoria."
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Mazda 2
TTTNIS (CC0)
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Mazda 2

"... segment? The Toyota Yaris, the Suzuki Swift, the Mazda 2 and the MG3. So out of all those cars, which sold..."
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MG3
User3204 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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MG3

"...yota Yaris, the Suzuki Swift, the Mazda 2 and the MG3. So out of all those cars, which sold least?"
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Toyota Yaris
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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..."
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Suzuki Swift
OSX (Public domain)
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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..."
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Tesla Model
Alexander Migl (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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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 ..."
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Tesla Model 3
Matti Blume (CC BY-SA)
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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..."
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Toyota Yaris Gr
TTTNIS (CC0)
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Toyota Yaris Gr

"...ay, moving on, staying with the Toyota Yaris, the Yaris GR started how much before on road costs in Australi..."
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Toyota Crown
Autosdeprimera (CC BY 3.0)
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Toyota Crown

"... went to, he went to A2000GT convertible, Audi R8 Crown Victoria, and then basically, yeah, then Alan kin..."
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Mitsubishi Asx
Alexander-93 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Mitsubishi Asx

"...ed here because like, yeah, they're. Like no, I'm Mitsubishi ASX. It could. Screw up?"
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Mitsubishi Eclipse
IFCAR (Public domain)
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Mitsubishi Eclipse

"...M Domestar motors in America, like, you know, the Eclipse and the Talons and all that stuff and stealth, Do..."
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Eagle Talon
dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada (CC BY 2.0)
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Eagle Talon

"...s in America, like, you know, the Eclipse and the Talons and all that stuff and stealth, Dodge stealth. So..."
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Mitsubishi Evo
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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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