To All The Cars I've Loved Before: Classic Car Restoration, JDM, and Automotive History Feb 15, 2025

My Exploding Ford & Other Car Names...

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Car

Ford Exploder

The Ford Explorer is a type of SUV that many families use for its space and comfort. The 2004 version is known for being tough and good for road trips.

Car

Honda Civic LX

The Honda Civic is a small car that many people like because it's reliable and saves on gas. The 2001 version is known for being a good choice for students and families.

Term

head gasket

The head gasket is a part of the engine that keeps oil and coolant separate. If it breaks, it can cause big problems for the engine.

Car

Acura Mdx

The Acura MDX is a luxury SUV that can carry a lot of passengers and cargo. It's known for being comfortable and having many high-tech features.

LIVE

So I started out my 16-year-old self with a 2004 Ford Exploder that exploded.

But when it didn't explode or cause me any issues, it was the funnest thing ever.

We used, me and my family used to take it out on little road trips.

It was during when COVID happened, so we couldn't hang out with friends.

No, the liable.

Oh, liable.

Yeah, this one was a white 2001 Honda Civic LX.

Her name was Jessie.

She was getting a lot better miles to the gallon.

And she was the car I took to college that had a head gasket issue.

But luckily, my dad could fix that.

And I ended up driving that for three more years.

Gotcha, gotcha.

Now, you named the car.

You named it just, OK, so it's J-E-S-S-I-E.

We have to be specific on the spelling, right?

You know, I never thought about naming my car until we started this podcast.

And I drive an Acura MDX.

And so in honor of all you wonderful people who name your cars, I just start calling,

I named my MDX Maddox because of MDX.

Is that clever or stupid?

Oh, it's great.

That's actually a really nice name.

I like these guests.

Sounds like a TV show, Maddox.

About this episode

A nostalgic journey through car ownership begins with a humorous tale of a 2004 Ford Exploder that surprisingly didn't explode. The host shares fond memories of road trips during the pandemic with family, and discusses their reliable 2001 Honda Civic named Jessie, which endured college life despite a head gasket issue. The conversation also touches on the fun of naming cars, leading to the host's own Acura MDX being dubbed Maddox, showcasing the personal connections we form with our vehicles.

head gasket

Acura MDX Ford Explorer Honda Civic

Original notes

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Makenna from Weber State University's Automotive Technology Program our co-guest from Season 3 Episode 6, and shared stories of her most hated car and how she comes up with creative car names.

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