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Scheduled Maintenance, The Cabriolet Comeback, BMW's Biggest Move Since The 60s? & More

Scheduled Maintenance, The Cabriolet Comeback, BMW's Biggest Move Since The 60s? & More

Clutch Culture Podcast Sep 08, 2025 65 min
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About this episode

Scheduled maintenance, the resurgence of convertibles, and BMW's bold new direction take center stage in this episode. The hosts share personal experiences with costly car repairs, emphasizing the importance of regular maintenance to avoid hefty bills down the line. They also discuss the intriguing yet controversial features of the upcoming BMW iX3, including its tech-heavy approach and high price tag. With a lighthearted tone, they touch on the quirks of car ownership and the automotive community, making for an engaging conversation for enthusiasts.

Topics: scheduled maintenance BMW iX3 convertibles car repairs electric vehicles car ownership experiences automotive technology cost of ownership
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Jeep Grand
Alexander Migl (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Jeep Grand

"on it, it doesn't matter what vehicle he bought, Jeep Grand Cherokees, I mean Durango's, whatever. This guy d..."
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BMW M3
Matti Blume (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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BMW M3

"because you're like, hey, I wanna experience this M3 or this whatever, and then it's not for you or yo..."
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Toyota Land Cruiser
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Toyota Land Cruiser

"..., as much as I'm loving, basically the 100 Series Land Cruiser, I get my BMW and there's a level of fun"
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Golf Gtd
Vauxford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Golf Gtd

"...ou know what? He's like, hey, let me deliver this GTD to Jay Leno. Did he deliver it himself?"
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Ford Model T
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Ford Model T

"This is not a dig. I would just love to say Model T moment, huh? Yeah, he's not gonna like those clip..."
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Ford Mustang
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Ford Mustang

"This is faster than our Twin Turbo. I don't think any Mustang's ever been released with a Twin Turbo."
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Ford Gt
Calreyn88 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Ford Gt

"...ow, you don't really want them to give you like a Ford GT. Right."
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Ford Expedition
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Ford Expedition

"...exciting other thing. What are you gonna drive an Expedition? You know, what's your daily drive?"
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Ford Excursion
Bull-Doser (Public domain)
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Ford Excursion

"I got my two cars. A daily driver would be an excursion. Oh yeah, the old excursion."
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G-Class Gwagon
Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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G-Class Gwagon

"Well, if Mercedes had any real nuggets, they'd be bringing back the G-Wagon Cabriolet, which is kind of underrated."
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Mercedes-Benz Gclass
Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Mercedes-Benz Gclass

"G-Wagon going topless, Mercedes teases a G-Class Cabriolet and it's coming here. We'd, ladies and gentlemen,"
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Hyundai Sonata
Benespit (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Hyundai Sonata

"Correct. It's better when it's the top sonata. G-Wagon Cabriolet is a no-brainer."
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Ford Bronco
Calreyn88 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Ford Bronco

"...G-Wagon buyers circle that are buying things like Bronco. If you offered something like this,"
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Tesla Model 3
Matti Blume (CC BY-SA)
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Tesla Model 3

"...very tough. I had this with, I had somebody buy a Model 3 that I know who's like in the top echelon of buye..."
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Ford Explorer
Alexander-93 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Ford Explorer

"...ing to be less likely to want to go get in a Ford Explorer. Yeah."
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Mazda MX-5 / Miata
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Mazda MX-5 / Miata

"... going to really be, you know, trying to get in a Miata and go around and tell people about the new Miata..."
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Ferrari F40
Alexander Migl (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Ferrari F40

"...ne and go, you know, as special as something like F40 is. Okay, it's a special vehicle, a Kuntas."
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Bmw Ix3
Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Bmw Ix3

"...you wanna send an email, we talked about the 2027 BMW iX3 about two or three episodes ago."
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BMW Neue Klasse
Diego Delso (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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BMW Neue Klasse

"...en hearing about BMW having a new platform, their Neue Klasse. Neue Klasse."
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Chevrolet Corvette
Matti Blume (CC BY-SA)
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Chevrolet Corvette

"I wanted to end with this. Did you see Shaq's new Corvette by chance? Oh, dude, I did."
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