{"version":"1.1.0","producer":"fm.getcarcurious","layer":"official","episode":{"title":"The New Audi Supercar, Buzz Lightyear 911, A Filson Edition Bronco And MORE! THIS CAR POD! EP115","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/the-new-audi-supercar-buzz-lightyear-911-a-filson-edition-bronco-and-more-this-car-pod-ep115","audioUrl":"https://pdst.fm/e/clrtpod.com/m/pscrb.fm/rss/p/arttrk.com/p/2D5E6/mgln.ai/e/1246/tracking.swap.fm/track/AoSMVIl7piQbthzJoBqJ/traffic.megaphone.fm/TBIEA3225593866.mp3","description":"Have a question you want answered on the podcast next week? Ask HERE https://crsnbds.com/PODQUESTIONS\nWelcome to THIS CAR POD! Doug DeMuro & Friends offers weekly expert insight and opinion on breaking automotive stories, the car market, and audience Q&A.\n\nAvants Summit: Online Auctions SoCal Join us this weekend! https://carsandbids.com/events/avants-summit-san-diego\n\nThank you to our sponsors! \nLeafFilter - Start protecting your home today with LeafFilter. 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Don’t sweat it, use our exclusive code doug at https://chubbiesshorts.com/DOUG\n\nChapters:00:00:00 THIS CAR POD!\n00:00:14 Kennan Is Leaving Us!\n00:05:30 Audi Nuvolari\n00:13:21 The New Audi Q7\n00:18:46 Ford Bronco Filson Edition\n00:22:54 Toy Story Porsches\n00:26:26 The Ferrari Laptop\n00:30:58 The New BMW M2\n00:35:01 Talk Cars\n00:35:10 Doug Bought A Supra!\n00:42:00 Nick Hired An Intern?\n00:46:58 Kennan Got A Turn Signal Stalk\n00:51:13 Market Report\n00:51:22 BMW F10 M5\n00:52:33 BMW Z3 M Coupe\n00:54:54 V6 Auto Mustang\n00:57:02 Lexus LC500\n00:59:34 Aston Martins\n01:03:06 Community Questions\n01:05:47 What Would Doug Replace His Friend's Cars With?\n01:08:57 Which Was Worse The Jaguar Rebrand Or Ferrari Luce?\n01:10:10 Would The Luce Be Better Received At A Lower Price?\n01:14:06 Will You Attend The San Diego Nascar Race?\n01:16:04 Have We Arrived At A New Holy Trinity?\n01:17:25 What Future Quirks And Features Would You Like To See?\n01:20:33 What Is The Proper Way To Sort Service Records?\n01:24:00 How High Will Carrera GT Values Go Before Doug Stops Driving His?\nLearn more about your ad choices. 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