Our favourite Saabs, Aus GP and Bad dealer experiences
About this episode
A lively discussion covering a range of automotive topics including personal car updates, a detailed dive into Saab's legacy and favorite models, and reflections on the Australian Grand Prix. Highlights include Scotty's new exhaust and Grand Prix experiences, Anthony's purchase of a 2020 Volvo XC60 and his challenging dealer experience, and a nostalgic Saab segment where hosts share their favorite models and the brand's unique appeal. The episode also features a fun Grand Prix-themed quiz and tips on car maintenance and golf swings, blending car culture with personal stories and humor.
On this episode of Car Torque, Matty, David, Rob, Chad, Anthony, Jim and Scotty discuss their latest updates. Anthony Buys a new car and then the boys discuss their favourite Saabs of all time.
The boys then battle it out in the quiz at the end of the show!
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Car updates
Car Quiz
2026
SAAB
900
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93
Saab Turbo
volvo
xc60
mr2
magna
honda
Toyota Camry
"... Maybe it's just sort of like you found with the Camry. Just as I drive it, it just becomes a bit bette..."
Toyota MR2
"...d it was. It fitted so neatly in the back of the MR2 as well. And that's why I said to you, I'm like,..."
Porsche Carrera
"...se and then leave after that. We don't watch the Porsche Carrera Cup. So that's the only one I don't watch."
Toyota Supra
"...ays good as usual to watch. It's good to see the Supra. Yeah, he has quite a few out there."
Dodge Charger
"That's a twin charge one, right? Yeah, twin charger. It is."
Volvo XC90
"...lined to upgrade her car. So she wants to get an XC90, because she's all for the big cars and everythi..."
Volkswagen Gli
"... other. Um, we had good friends who bought a 900 GLI sedan in about 82 in the embassy blue, which was..."
Lancia Thema
"...platform shared car with, uh, Blantzia, the, the Thema and really? Yeah."
Saab Turbo
"Disagree. The turbo, the 80s Saab turbo alloys were just, just perfect. 80s turbo."
Hyundai Palisade
"Chad. Is it the Palisade? Incorrect."
Ford Mustang
"Chad. Oh, is it a Mustang? Ford Mustang?"
Chevrolet Corvette
"Scott. The new Corvette. Oh, I'm not aware of that."
Lotus Amira
"Really? So the Lotus Amira Turbo Bathurst Edition has just... Yes, please. ..."
Ferrari Testarossa
"...ari badge and put a pooper on it. It's the Dyson Testarossa. To put one of these rosso paletas in your drive..."
Toyota Land Cruiser
"..., Jim, you can't have a guess. Is it a 70 series Land Cruiser? Incorrect. Oh, I was like, I was like, oh, he's..."
Porsche 944
"...sts the 911s. It's got the 928s and it's got the 944s in it too. It's quickly lists just a couple optio..."
Porsche 911
"...rs were sold for and you. The brochure lists the 911s. It's got the 928s and it's got the 944s in it to..."
Porsche 928
"...d you. The brochure lists the 911s. It's got the 928s and it's got the 944s in it too. It's quickly lis..."
Land Rover Range Rover
"...it, surely Saab can do it. Indian Zone Lotus and Range Rover. And Jag. Jag. Yep, they do. Tata. Yeah, you say..."
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