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GT3 Cabrio, GT2 Touring, 1,000-hp Turbo Hybrid, $8k decals — have they completely lost the plot?\n\n\n\n  \nAuction meltdowns: From purple-wheeled GT3RSs selling for $428k to “Emory-wannabe” 356s, we break down what’s hot, what’s cold, and what was flat-out robbery.\n\n\n\n  \nThis, That, or The Other: You only get ONE car under $250k for the rest of your life. The choices spark a cage match and more than a little trash talk.\n\n\n\n  \nListener Q: 996 vs. C8 Z06 — who wins, who cries, and who gets roasted for their pick.\n\n\n\n\nAnd somewhere in the chaos, we actually stumble onto a few smart takes about trends, values, and why Porsche might be trying to out-Ferrari Ferrari with its “tailor-made” obsession.\n\nIt’s salty, it’s loud, and it’s packed with car nerd nonsense — in other words, a classic Full Throttle Talk episode.\n\nConnect with us:\n\n\n  \nPaul Kramer: 714-335-4911 | paul@autokennel.com\n\n\n\n  \nCasey Parkin: casey@groupccuration.com\n\n\n\n  \nDavid Van Epps: 704-799-7680 | dave@sonderwerks.com | IG & FB: @sonderwerks\n\n\n\n  \nTim Harris: 512-758-0206 (text only) | tim@timandjulieharris.com"},"annotations":[{"startTime":808.48,"endTime":810.72,"type":"car","title":"Volkswagen Tiguan","url":"/cars/volkswagen/tiguan","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e9/Volkswagen_Tiguan_III_1X7A2497.jpg","quote":"They're small SUV. 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