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I mean, I have not bought car in a while....

I mean, I have not bought car in a while....

Car Torque with Matty J Jul 22, 2025 110 min
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About this episode

A lively discussion among car enthusiasts unfolds as they share personal car updates, experiences, and anecdotes. The group dives into topics like traffic safety, the challenges of maintaining older cars, and the nostalgia of classic models. They also touch on the current state of sports cars, debating their decline in popularity and the rise of SUVs. The episode features a fun quiz segment that tests their automotive knowledge, with questions about historical innovations and notable car models. Overall, it's a mix of humor, camaraderie, and a deep love for cars.

Topics: car updates traffic safety classic cars sports cars SUV popularity automotive quiz car innovations nostalgia
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Nissan R34
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Nissan R34

"...well that's connected to the advertisement of the R34 GDR, the Midnight Purple 2. So yeah, some of you ..."
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Vauxhall Monaro
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Vauxhall Monaro

"..., you could then say, well let's get a a burgundy Monaro coupe, a red Pintara sedan. Probably the hardest ..."
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Mazda Mx5
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Mazda Mx5

"...r highlights of that were it was for a modern car Mazda MX5 year old in an anniversary 35th anniversary editi..."
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Mazda 2
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Mazda 2

"...d me today so lovely That looks like that will go Mazda 2. I'm driving around and that's still I've had a f..."
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Hyundai i30
Vauxford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Hyundai i30

"I'm just looking across my desk at the array of service books and Manila folder for each car. That's how I remember these, the Hyundai I-30 I bought, that's a 2019 I-30 Go, which is the base model normal white go district nursing spec. That car that's really tidy. It's done 32,000 K, perfect"
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Volkswagen Bus
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Volkswagen Bus

"...n the Tarago and it literally, it's been the tour bus, you know, we've had it full. I think I had eight..."
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Toyota Prius
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Toyota Prius

"...ch and everyone of you on this show. You bought a Prius. It it is a Toyota I thought I did buy."
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Toyota Camry
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Toyota Camry

"...I did buy. So as you guys know, there was that V6 Camry that was like my, you know, like my dad's that wa..."
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Toyota MR2
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Toyota MR2

"...s the V6. That same stereo originally came in the MR2 as well. Aussie delivered. What's giving you?"
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Ford Falcon
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Ford Falcon

"...t just felt like the the you know, the Millennium Falcon was just powering down. It's just like all everyt..."
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Mitsubishi Evo
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Mitsubishi Evo

"...s getting, now it's starting to get dark and this Mitsubishi Evo drives past me and I could smell the, the lovely ..."
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Toyota Celica
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Toyota Celica

"...'t a proper sports guy, like you could get like a Celica with a Camry engine, But then you could also get ..."
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Mercedes-Benz SLK
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Mercedes-Benz SLK

"... every, you know, and then they came out with the SLK. But like even then they were doing it like every..."
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Ford Mustang
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Ford Mustang

"... just buy a appliance. And you know, I was in the Mustang marquee for a loan car while the Mrs Carr was get..."
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Byd Shark 6
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Byd Shark 6

"...t the REMAC? Get you can get yourself the the BYD shark that's less than 5 seconds to 100 out of a pickup..."
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Toyota Supra
Matti Blume (CC BY-SA)
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Toyota Supra

"BRZA. Z 86, Yeah. Yeah, Toyota Supra. Supra. Yeah. BMW Z4."
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BMW Z4
Matti Blume (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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BMW Z4

"Yeah, Toyota Supra. Supra. Yeah. BMW Z4. Four. Yeah."
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Toyota Yaris Gr
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Toyota Yaris Gr

"...onably priced sports cars. Would you classify a a Yaris GR as a sports car? Yes."
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Ford Ranger
Alexander-93 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Ford Ranger

"...at's what I think of Ford. I don't think of Buddy Ranger, but you know, it's kind of, it's kind of heading..."
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Porsche 911
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Porsche 911

"...nt top sports cars are at it's over 20. OK. Right 911 Toyota. What are they? So you've got a 911."
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Chevrolet Corvette
Matti Blume (CC BY-SA)
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Chevrolet Corvette

"Yeah. The LP. Yeah. BMW M4 Corvettes, Lexus Lotus, Amira. Lexus."
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BMW M4
Vauxford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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BMW M4

"Yeah. The LP. Yeah. BMW M4 Corvettes, Lexus Lotus, Amira. Lexus."
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Lotus Amira
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Lotus Amira

"Yeah. BMW M4 Corvettes, Lexus Lotus, Amira. Lexus. What Lexus? LC."
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Lexus Lc
Matti Blume (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Lexus Lc

"Amira. Lexus. What Lexus? LC. LCA. Sports car."
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Acura Nsx
Michael Gil from Calgary, AB, Canada (CC BY 2.0)
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Acura Nsx

"...iata. Is the Porsche 718 box star the Z4 Corvette Acura NSX Acura? Can you still buy? Acura, US."
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Hyundai Kona
Vauxford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Hyundai Kona

"...the point you were talking about performance blue Kona M the N. Oh yeah. The full on Hyundai inexperienc..."
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I30 N
Vauxford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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I30 N

"I think I did a good job. I think I'm going to agree with you there because the Kerner in like when they, when they tested it, it was only like around most tracks, only a second or so slower than than an I-30 N that it's based on, you know, and it's got a high set of gravity. It's, you know, it's, it shouldn't be as good as it is, but they've done a remarkable job and hats off to them. Like it's, it's, it's really"
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Subaru BRZ
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Subaru BRZ

"..., yes, but and that's why I think when the 86 and BRZ first came out in what 20/12/2013 around around t..."
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Toyota Gt
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Toyota Gt

"Yeah, Goodwood. At Goodwood, the Toyota. I did. Toyota GT is all they're calling it at the moment. But and ..."
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Mitsubishi 3000GT
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Mitsubishi 3000GT

"...s or AI Scott, but go Scott. Is it the Mitsubishi 3000GT? No. No, because the the 30 ones had the the litt..."
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Audi Tt
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Audi Tt

"that part of the world. David. David. Was it the Audi TT? No, no. So who's I?"
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Porsche 944
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Porsche 944

"...h, that's. True, Chad. I'm going to go in Porsche 944. No, no. Well, I think I know the car"
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Porsche 959
Matti Blume (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Porsche 959

"...d given that you keep going down the bullsh route 959. No, it was more European. And this is what it's ..."
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Ferrari F40
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Ferrari F40

"Yeah, everyone. 'S out, all right, It's a Ferrari F40. Oh, really? Cheers. OK."
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Aston Martin Lagonda
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Aston Martin Lagonda

"... Fully digital, I'm going to say the Aston Martin Lagonda. Got it shot. Hang on."
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Ford Thunderbird
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Ford Thunderbird

"I'll need to look it up. OK. Not a Ford Thunderbird, no, it's. Not a Ford I'll give anyone else befor..."
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i8 (I12)
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i8 (I12)

"These. Are. Laser Laser. And it was the I8 apparently. There you go. So anyway, we won't dwe..."
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Honda Prelude
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Honda Prelude

"...is back, baby. Honda is back, good to see and and Prelude, yeah, that's a that's a sports car. Motocom is c..."
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