The battle of the mid 2000's turbo hatches. Sunday Kickback
About this episode
A lively discussion unfolds as the hosts dive into the mid-2000s turbo hatchback scene, comparing models like the Golf GTI, Mazda3 MPS, and Focus XR5. Each host shares personal preferences and experiences, debating performance, reliability, and design. The conversation takes a humorous turn with 'would you rather' segments, exploring choices between iconic rally cars and luxury sedans. The camaraderie and banter make for an engaging episode, perfect for fans of spirited automotive debates.
On this episode of Car Torque, Matty, Adam, Alam, Adrian and Scott discuss their car updates, have what would you rathers as well as discuss their cars of the week.
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Dodge Charger
"...ings as well? How's everything going? You got the charger there in the background? Yeah, yeah. Good man."
Volkswagen Golf Gti
"...new hot hatch. Yeah, your choices are as follows. Golf GTI Mazda3 MPS. Focus, XR 5, turbo McGann of one Astr..."
Mazda3 Mps
"...atch. Yeah, your choices are as follows. Golf GTI Mazda3 MPS. Focus, XR 5, turbo McGann of one Astra."
Opel Astra
"... GTI Mazda3 MPS. Focus, XR 5, turbo McGann of one Astra. Vxr Corolla sportivo. You've got those options t..."
Toyota Corolla
"Focus, XR 5, turbo McGann of one Astra. Vxr Corolla sportivo. You've got those options then, you know..."
Ford Falcon
"... was pretty ballsy. Didn't pull like a straight-6 Falcon but it proved. Oh I was thinking about you and I'..."
Nissan Gtr
"... They're like the audio and Evo boy. Forgive me a GTR, this and that, and then I drive an X. And we're ..."
Chevrolet Express
"...you wanted to buy long wheelbase, big, big luxury Express, Big seventh commandment, not a Fairmont. So you'..."
Mercedes-Benz Sclass
"wheelbase, big, big luxury Express, Big seventh commandment, not a Fairmont. So you're going to go for either a long wheelbase 7-series, a long wheelbase S-Class or in our D, what would you go for and why you already know my answer to this? Why can't I pick a hold? And Grange, Because this little bit."
Honda S600
"...ing, was it w140? I think it was an S-Class Yasin S600 that they had in Japan that they put an F1 Style ..."
Nissan R32
"...a leather interior battery located, The Brute and R32. E TR rims. Is there a Dyno sheet of the"
Ford V8 Ford
"I reckon looks nice and Sleek as bad as a huge look. Adam, this is build November 2000, Factory 5-liter, V8, Ford motor has got gauges, memory gear, knob tickford, mats, supercharged t-50 front lip. Rebound skirts mechanically excellent. That's not bad."
Gordon T50
"I reckon looks nice and Sleek as bad as a huge look. Adam, this is build November 2000, Factory 5-liter, V8, Ford motor has got gauges, memory gear, knob tickford, mats, supercharged t-50 front lip. Rebound skirts mechanically excellent. That's not bad."
Toyota Crown
"...s luxury cars with Toyota making back in the 90s. Crown. Now it's after the crown. Christina, Christina."
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