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OTOSOT 67

OTOSOT 67

Smith and Sniff Sep 05, 2025 31 min
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About this episode

Richard Porter and Johnny Smith dive into listener questions, sharing humorous and relatable car-related anecdotes. They discuss everything from mistaken car identities to the quirks of driving in unusual vehicles. A standout moment includes a listener's embarrassing encounter while waving at a fellow Nissan Leaf driver from the wrong car. The duo also explores the idea of music pairing with specific cars, prompting nostalgic reflections on their own experiences. The episode is filled with laughter and camaraderie, making it a delightful listen for anyone who enjoys automotive stories.

Topics: listener questions car identity mix-ups driving anecdotes music and cars Nissan Leaf project cars car culture humor
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Nissan Leaf
EurovisionNim (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Nissan Leaf

"... meaty sleeves. I'm a proud generation one Nissan Leaf owner. The car is approaching 100,000 miles and s..."
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Renault Espace
Matti Blume (CC BY-SA)
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Renault Espace

"...actually, it was that long ago and this guy in an espace, remember this was in a Mark IV espace"
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Mazda MX-5 / Miata
MercurySable99 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Mazda MX-5 / Miata

"My daughter now joins in by yelling, Miata at any FX5 we pass. I blame the US TV shows for t..."
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Opel Tigra
crash71100 (CC0)
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Opel Tigra

"...ter came across a forgotten classic, the Vauxhall Tigra Twin Top. And I found a spares or a pair one for ..."
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MG3
User3204 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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MG3

"...e to mind, but when the, do you remember when the MG3, the original MG3 went on sale,"
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Saab 95
Kevauto (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Saab 95

"... when played through the stereo of my much-missed Saab 95 Aero. Oh."
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Nissan 200Sx
Calreyn88 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Nissan 200Sx

"... Jilted Generation was perfect back in 2005 in my Nissan 200SX S13. Gosh."
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Cadillac Fleetwood
Chris Woodrich (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Cadillac Fleetwood

"Gosh. Fleetwood Max Rumors, that's clearly a Mercedes R107 SL wit..."
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Studebaker Avanti
Rutger van der Maar (CC BY 2.0)
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Studebaker Avanti

"Yeah. Portis Head surely belongs in a Renault Avanti rather than that frankly dreadful Nissan Primera."
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Audi Quattro
Alexander Migl (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Audi Quattro

"Also, I was going to say, Susie Quattro covered Make Me Smile. That's not a good version ..."
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Chevrolet Camaro
Ermell (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Chevrolet Camaro

"...e, probably, he picked me up from my hotel in his Camaro RS. I think it was a 1968 beautiful car."
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Mercedes-Benz GLS
Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Mercedes-Benz GLS

"in the 80s or 90s in a cavalier, like a two-litre GLS cavalier. Yeah."
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Land Rover Range Rover
Alexander-93 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Land Rover Range Rover

"...which I could start a project on. I've got an 80s Range Rover, which needs all of the welding."
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Mercedes-Benz SLK
Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Mercedes-Benz SLK

"...plan was to get a 2.3 compressor, either an early SLK or CLK and replace the asthmatic 2.0 liter."
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Ford Fusion
U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (Public domain)
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Ford Fusion

"This is included NYPD Dodge Chargers, Ford Fusions and US spec Chrysler, which has made my commute m..."
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Skoda Yeti
Robert Basic from Germany (CC BY-SA 2.0)
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Skoda Yeti

"...while car spotting in New Jersey, spotted a Skoda Yeti on UK plates. I'm still fascinated as to why and ..."
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Smart Roadster
Makizox (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Smart Roadster

"... or more, was that the car was a right-hand drive Smart Roadster. Oh, was it? That's interesting."
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