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Reload EP141 - U.G.L.Y.
About this episode
Episode 141 of the Reload Podcast features a lively discussion among Connor, Lee, and Nigel as they catch up on their recent automotive adventures, including a memorable pizza event and various car-related stories. They dive into the quirks of car design, share near-miss driving experiences, and explore the challenges of modern car ownership. The episode also touches on the community aspect of car culture, with a focus on upcoming events and the importance of camaraderie among enthusiasts. Listeners can expect humor, nostalgia, and insightful commentary on the automotive world.
Topics:
car design
near-miss experiences
community events
modern car ownership
automotive adventures
pizza and pals event
car culture
Cars:
Alpine A110
Aston Martin DBS
Aston Martin Lagonda
Audi Quattro
Audi S6
BMW M2
Chevrolet Nova
Chrysler PT Cruiser
Cupra Born
Fiat Multipla
Ford C-Max
Ford F-150 Lightning
Nissan Skyline
Plymouth Prowler
Pontiac Aztek
Porsche 911
Porsche Taycan
Renault Clio V6
Skoda Octavia
Tesla Cybertruck
Volkswagen Bora
Volkswagen ID.3
Volkswagen ID. Buzz
Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Passat
On EP141 we take a look at some of the ugliest cars produced pre 2010, discuss the latest changes to UK driving tests and find out there's an Octavia that isn't an Octavia.
Enjoy!
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Alexander Migl (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Porsche Taycan
"But I think we talked about it before. The Taycans get their headlights ripped out for drug farms. Y..."
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Alexander-93 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Volkswagen Did Volkswagen
"After the haptic scandal. What did Volkswagen do? Put it in."
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Matti Blume (CC BY-SA)
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Cupra Born
"...id, I could do that in a van. And so a legend was born. Ford's program manager, Michael Norton,"
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Ford F-150 Lightning
"There's more to come, not least with the F-150 Lightning Super Truck that was also at the ring on the same..."
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Vauxford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Volkswagen Id3
"... speaking of electric cars, have you seen the new ID3 GTX Fire and Dice edition? I haven't seen it."
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Matti Blume (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Skoda Octavia
"... proper cars, here we go. So we're big fans of an Octavia here on Reload Podcast, I think it's fair to say."
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Alexander Migl (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Aston Martin DBS
"because it does look evil as fuck. DBS, a beautiful car, anyway. It's a bit like that su..."
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Alexander-93 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Tesla Cybertruck
"Yeah. Like the Cybertruck modern BMWs. Yeah."
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Bull-Doser (Public domain)
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Aztek Pontiac Aztec
"...hink like the Americans talk about the, is it the Pontiac Aztec is the ugliest car? Yeah."
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IFCAR (Public domain)
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Chrysler PT Cruiser
"I won't hear it. PT Cruiser. No, they're a great car."
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Alexander Migl (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Aston Martin Lagonda
"...k in time then, 1986 to 1990 was the Aston Martin Lagonda. Oh, I remember that."
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Corvettec6r (Public domain)
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Fiat Multipla
"...re's the thing that I think of and I think of the Multipla. Which game first?"
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Cjp24 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Plymouth Prowler
"...but aren't to me. So first of all is the Plymouth Prowler, 97-03. The Prowler."
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Matti Blume (CC BY-SA)
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Alpine A110
"and people love them. Alpine A110. Now not the original one, cause it is."
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User3204 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Volkswagen Bora
"I thought you named them. No, I didn't give the Bora a name and I haven't had anything come to me yet ..."
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Nissan R32
"..., it chopped up on the lawn. I have nicknamed the R32 because I haven't got a name for the R32 yet."
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Oleg Yunakov (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Chevrolet Nova
"He's just pushing me. He's an SRI Nova, for goodness' sake. Oh, yeah, he's pushing up th..."
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Calreyn88 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Renault V6 Clio
"...to build it. But sure, Reynolds built the fucking V6 Clio with the engine and the engine."
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Alexander Migl (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Volkswagen Jetta
"...e and the shifter and linkage and all that and my Jetta made a modern car out of it. Like it's so good."
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David Villarreal Fernández (CC BY-SA 2.0)
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Porsche 911
"Actually, I'm supposed to be that format. Actually, the 9-11, I don't think about it. Jay Rice, 283, he says, oh God, I know where this is going."
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Alexander Migl (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Audi Quattro
"Um, jazz underscore monkey says, quattro four motion x drive, which is the best of any or ..."
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Vauxford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Volkswagen Passat
"... want to say. Like I feel full of Mark 1's 2's B2 Passats. What was the show called?"
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