{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"[S8, E7] What Car Should I Buy? 991.1 GT3, Vantage, Supra?","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/s8-e7-what-car-should-i-buy-991-1-gt3-vantage-supra","audioUrl":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/behind-the-glass/e/690dc1e96d62d4e03d57559e/media.mp3","description":"This week we are helping listeners decide what car to buy.We discuss:0:00 - Intro5:20 - 991.1 GT3?17:15 - A 2+2 Sportscar21:45 - £100k : 1 Car or 2 Cars?27:30 - MINI Clubman JCW or Golf R29:30 - Quirky estate car36:00 - £150k dilemma39:30 - Weekend Coupe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information."},"annotations":[{"startTime":417.0,"endTime":419.6,"type":"car","title":"AMG GT R","url":"/cars/mercedes-benz/amg-gt","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6b/D%C3%BClmen%2C_Automeile_auf_dem_Kartoffelmarkt%2C_Mercedes_AMG_GT_--_2019_--_9916.jpg","quote":"Are there any alternatives for 90 to 100,000 pounds? 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Like, yes.","canonicalId":"car:bmw:m3","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The BMW M3 is a high-performance version of the BMW 3 Series, known for its powerful engine and sporty handling. It has a strong motorsport heritage and is often celebrated for its blend of luxury and performance.","simplifiedExplanation":"The BMW M3 is a fast and sporty version of the regular BMW 3 Series. It's designed for people who want a car that is both luxurious and exciting to drive.","imageAttribution":"MB-one (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":1486.0,"endTime":1490.0,"type":"concept","title":"Nürburgring","url":"/glossary/nurburgring-ab05d53b-79fd-416b-b4e6-e35f80a14244","quote":"...I was in Tony's M3 at the Nürburgring. 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